Guide
What a 1.5-ton mini-split costs in 2026
Computed from 160 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 | 160 |
| Brands | 12 |
| Typical price (median) | $2,052 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $1,608 – $2,836 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 6 |
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 1.5-ton models right now
| Model | Lowest listing | Price coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman RXNG18AXVJU + FTXNG18AXVJU | $602 | 1 listing |
| Goodman GRXNGAX181003 · outdoor unit only | $725 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KOQ18240108 · outdoor unit only | $761 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire HCKPI1932 · outdoor unit only | $883 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire HCKPI1818 · two-piece system | $978 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire AKOWUS18210131 | $985 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KES181703 R-32 | $987 | 1 listing |
| Senville sv13070k | $999 | 1 listing |
| Daikin HCDNA2416 · outdoor unit only | $1,015 | 1 listing |
| Daikin RXC18AXVJU R-32 · outdoor unit only | $1,039 | 2 retailers |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Goodman | from $602 | RXNG18AXVJU + FTXNG18AXVJU |
| Klimaire | from $761 | KOQ18240108 · outdoor unit only |
| Senville | from $999 | sv13070k |
| Daikin | from $1,015 | HCDNA2416 · outdoor unit only |
| Pioneer | from $1,132 | WYT018GLUI17RL · two-piece system |
| Hessaire | from $1,179 | he17571 |
| Mirage | from $1,219 | mi17809k |
| MrCool | from $1,399 | mr16941 |
| Tosot | from $1,585 | TWH18AT19D6D · two-piece system |
| Gree | from $1,748 | gr17227k |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
Browse every 1.5-ton model
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