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AC Replacement in Farmington, MN
Plan on $5,200–$9,800 installed for new central air in Farmington, quoted in writing at a flat rate after a Manual J. Most systems being replaced here are builder-installed units from the 1990s and 2000s, and the 2-year labor warranty covers our work on the new one.
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A Farmington AC replacement usually retires a builder-grade system from the 1990s or 2000s. If it's R-22, the coil comes out with it; if it's early R-410A, the coil still gets replaced to match a new R-454B or R-32 condenser. Builders sized many of those systems by square footage alone, so the Manual J may land on a different tonnage, and a two-stage compressor is worth pricing in two-stories where the upstairs runs warm.
Electricity comes from Dakota Electric Association or Xcel Energy depending on your address, and the programs differ. Dakota Electric lists central AC and heat pump rebates that require a registered contractor for quality installation, while Xcel runs residential cooling rebates and the AC Rewards thermostat program. The mechanical permit comes with the job, and the old refrigerant is recovered by EPA 608 certified technicians.
Updated September 23, 2026
How much does a new central AC cost in Farmington?
A new central air conditioner from us runs about $5,200–$9,800 installed in Farmington, sized with a Manual J load calculation. Same prices in Farmington as in every town we serve. See the AC replacement cost guide or furnace and AC together.
Are there rebates for a new air conditioner in Farmington?
Farmington's gas utility is Minnesota Energy Resources, not CenterPoint, and it runs its own rebates for high-efficiency furnaces, boilers and thermostats, plus a heating tune-up rebate that requires a contractor from its participating list, so ask about that. Electricity comes from Dakota Electric Association or Xcel Energy depending on your address. Dakota Electric's Energy Wise Rebates cover heat pumps, ductless systems and AC tune-ups, and its quality-installation rebates need a registered contractor. Xcel customers use Xcel's heat pump and cooling rebates; ask whether the rebate needs a registered contractor. Rebate programs change every year, so check the utility's current terms before you buy.
Our guides: Xcel and CenterPoint rebates, heat pump rebates.
Signs it's time to replace your AC
- An R-22 system with a refrigerant leak
- A failed compressor on an older unit
- A leaking evaporator coil on a system that's had other major repairs
- A system that has needed refrigerant more than once
- Upstairs rooms that never cool, even with the AC running all afternoon
- A house that reaches the setpoint but still feels damp
- Repair quotes that keep coming back for the same system
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AC replacement in Farmington: questions
The builder put our Farmington condenser under the deck. Can the new one go somewhere else?
Usually, and it's often worth it. Under a deck, the condenser blows hot air into the boards above and pulls it back in, and it collects leaves and snow. Most manufacturers list a minimum clearance above the unit. Moving it a few feet into open air means extending or replacing the line set and pouring or setting a new pad, which we price as a separate line so you can see what the move costs.
We're on Minnesota Energy Resources gas in Farmington. Does a heat pump make sense instead of a new AC?
It can, as a dual-fuel setup. The heat pump cools in summer and heats in milder weather, and the gas furnace takes over when it gets cold. Whether it saves money depends on your electric rate against MERC's gas rate, so bring a year of both bills. Heat pumps run $7,500–$14,500 installed with us, and Dakota Electric members should check its dual-fuel and heat pump programs.
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