Guide
What a 2-ton mini-split costs in 2026
Computed from 174 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 | 174 |
| Brands | 11 |
| Typical price (median) | $3,553 |
| Middle of the market (25th–75th percentile) | $1,957 – $4,577 |
| Models price-comparable across 2+ retailers | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Klimaire KIU0124 | $775 | 1 listing |
| Daikin HCDNA2713 | $842 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire HCKPI1820 · two-piece system | $998 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KVO240034 · outdoor unit only | $1,108 | 1 listing |
| Daikin DRB24XV0505 · outdoor unit only | $1,121 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire AKOWUS24210132 | $1,170 | 1 listing |
| Daikin da8692k | $1,199 | 1 listing |
| Daikin HCDNA2400 · outdoor unit only | $1,206 | 1 listing |
| Klimaire KES241704 R-32 | $1,217 | 1 listing |
| Daikin RXC24AXVJU R-32 · outdoor unit only | $1,241 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Klimaire | from $775 | KIU0124 |
| Daikin | from $842 | HCDNA2713 |
| Senville | from $1,259 | sv13073k |
| Pioneer | from $1,293 | WYT024GLUI17RL · two-piece system |
| Hessaire | from $1,379 | he17572 |
| Mirage | from $1,579 | mi17813k |
| MrCool | from $1,649 | mr16942 |
| Tosot | from $1,775 | TWH24AT19D6D · two-piece system |
| Gree | from $1,998 | gr17230k |
| Friedrich | from $2,208 | fr9789k |
One representative (cheapest priced) model per brand — brand pages list every model.
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