Guide
What a 2-ton air conditioners & condenser costs in 2026
Computed from 79 models with live prices at the online HVAC retailers BuyerBloc tracks — not estimates, not "starting at" marketing numbers. Some listings cover only the outdoor unit; those rows are labeled below.
The numbers, from live listings
| Models with a current price | 79 |
| Brands | 7 |
| Typical price (median) | $3,443 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $2,357 – $3,922 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 2 |
Equipment only — installed cost adds labor, materials, permit and the installer's overhead & warranty on top. Computed 2026-07-29 from the lowest current listing per model across the online retailers BuyerBloc tracks.
Cheapest 2-ton models right now
| Model | Lowest listing | Price coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler WR-GLXS4BA2410 R-32 | $1,328 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS3BN2410 R-32 | $1,447 | 1 listing |
| Trane A5AC4024A1000 | $1,465 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS5BA2410 R-32 | $1,578 | 1 listing |
| Daikin HCDNA2453 · outdoor unit only | $1,634 | 1 listing |
| Daikin DRK24BX0509 · outdoor unit only | $1,755 | 1 listing |
| Rheem Select WA14AY24AJ1NA R-454B · outdoor unit only | $1,797 | 1 listing |
| Goodman GLS40251 R-32 · outdoor unit only | $1,970 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXT7CA2410 | $1,977 | 1 listing |
| Wrangler WR-GLXS4MA2410 R-32 | $2,009 | 1 listing |
Labels come from each listing's own wording — an “outdoor unit only” price still needs a matched indoor unit (coil or air handler) on top, so don't compare it 1:1 against a two-piece system.
Cheapest by brand
| Brand | Entry price | Model |
|---|---|---|
| Wrangler | from $1,328 | WR-GLXS4BA2410 |
| Trane | from $1,465 | A5AC4024A1000 |
| Daikin | from $1,634 | HCDNA2453 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem Select | from $1,797 | WA14AY24AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
| Goodman | from $1,970 | GLS40251 · outdoor unit only |
| York | from $2,179 | YC424E2S11 · outdoor unit only |
| Rheem / Ruud | from $2,359 | RA14AY24AJ1NA · outdoor unit only |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
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