Central air conditioning is employed to lower the temperature of the air in a given area as well as dehumidify and filter the air. Conditioned air is easier for consumers to breath.
If ducting is already in place, a central air conditioning unit can easily be installed to function with existing ductwork. According to CostHelper.com, having a proper central air conditioning system professionally installed in a 2,000 square foot home with pre-existing ductwork can cost between $3,500 and $4,000.
Having to add ductwork to a home on top of professionally installing a central air conditioning system can cost the consumer anywhere between $7,000 and $8,000.
A central air conditioning installation project can run as high as $10,000 depending on the type of equipment that will be used, the quality of equipment that will be used and the available workspace.
Running a central air conditioning system can be a costly venture. According to the Protagonist website, it can cost consumers around $35 per month to run an Energy Star labeled central air conditioning unit for around seven hours a day.