HVAC Replacement Cost in San Diego, CA
HVAC Replacement in San Diego, CA costs a median of $10,000, with the middle 50% of projects between $5,000 and $20,000. Based on 224 permits filed between January 2018 and August 2026 with City of San Diego Development Services Department. Last recalculated September 6, 2026.
Sourced from 224 building permits on file with the City of San Diego. Source: San Diego Building Permits.
Types of HVAC Replacement Work in San Diego
| Type | Typical cost | Range | Projects |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC System | $2,500 | $2,000 - $28,880 | 25 |
| Furnace | $9,984 | $450 - $25,000 | 17 |
| Heat Pump | $10,000 | $2,067 - $29,635 | 17 |
What Most Homeowners Paid
Each bar counts the projects filed in that price range.
| Price range | Projects |
|---|---|
| $2,000 to $4,587 | 32 |
| $4,587 to $7,174 | 58 |
| $7,174 to $9,761 | 15 |
| $9,761 to $12,348 | 24 |
| $12,348 to $14,935 | 8 |
| $14,935 to $17,522 | 14 |
| $17,522 to $20,109 | 16 |
| $20,109 to $22,696 | 5 |
| $22,696 to $25,284 | 21 |
| $25,284 to $27,871 | 15 |
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Common Questions About HVAC Replacement Costs in San Diego
The median hvac replacement project in San Diego, CA costs $10,000, based on 224 building permits. Most projects fall between $5,000 and $20,000.
The middle 50% of hvac replacement projects in San Diego fall between $5,000 and $20,000. Costs vary with project scope, materials, property size, and local labor rates.
This estimate is based on 224 building permits filed between January 2018 and August 2026 with San Diego Building Permits.
Every price comes from building permits filed with city and county governments. When a contractor pulls a permit, they declare the project value. HomeQuotr aggregates those declared values for San Diego. Not surveys, not estimates, not self-reported data.
Compared with nearby cities, hvac replacement runs Riverside/Inland Empire at $12,894, Modesto at $11,606, and Fresno at $9,190.
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