When installing a new AC system, you typically incur two types of costs. The first cost is the purchase price of a new AC system, while the second cost involves the wages of the AC contractors you hire to install the AC system. With that in mind, it is essential to note that the national average cost of AC installation in the United States comes to about $8,267.  

Nonetheless, depending on how you approach the AC installation process, you can significantly pay less than the quote mentioned above. Thus, if you are looking to install a new AC system in your home or business premises, here are four ways you can bring down the total cost of AC installation.

Consult a Contractor

Currently, there are several AC brands you can buy. However, if you research the various AC brands, you will realize that they are all differently priced, even if they have the same specifications and capabilities.

Nonetheless, you may not know which the best AC brand to buy is. Thus, it is advisable to consult an AC contractor on the best brand to purchase that not only matches the performance you need but fits within your budget.

By doing so, you avoid buying a more expensive AC brand, whereas you could have gotten a similar AC system from a different brand at a lower price. Thus, by consulting an AC contractor on the best brand to buy, you get to save money.

Comparing Contractor Quotes

Once you have selected an AC system, you might need to hire an AC contractor to install and configure it properly. However, you can't pick the first contractor you come across because AC contractors charge different wages.

Thus, it is essential to ask several AC installation companies to provide you with quotes for how much they will charge you for the work. By comparing different price estimates, you can select the most reasonably priced estimate. By choosing the most reasonably priced contractor, you get to save money on labor costs for the total AC installation project.

Wait For the Off-Season

Off-season refers to the time of year when AC installation jobs are fewer. In most cases, most people schedule their AC installation just before the summer or winter seasons arrive. As a result, AC contractors charge a premium rate for their services because they are usually in high demand.

However, when the low season arrives in spring and autumn, there aren't many AC installation jobs available. Thus, AC installation contractors tend to lower their rates to attract customers. Therefore, if you schedule your AC installation in the low season, you can save a significant amount of money on labor costs.

Sometimes, you can even instigate a bidding war between several AC contractors and get them to compete for who can bid the lowest price for the job.

Installation Services as Part of the Sale

When buying an AC system, it is also advisable to buy from a supplier who also provides installation services as part of the sale. If an AC systems supplier/store offers installation services as part of the sale, then you don't have to incur the cost of hiring an independent contractor to install the new AC system.

However, it is essential to note that sometimes the AC supplier/sellers won't tell you that they offer AC installation services as part of the sale. Thus, if you do not ask, chances are you miss out on the opportunity to get the AC system installed for free.