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Higher SEER rating units will increase the cost to install central air but hotter climates may require a unit with one of the higher SEER ratings to keep energy costs down once the unit's been ...

Here’s how BTUs and tonnage relate to price for central air conditioners, which typically start at around 1.5 tons. In addition to buying the AC unit, you’ll need to pay for installation.

A portable air conditioner is a freestanding ... and doesn't need installation. Central AC units and installation can cost ...

Want to beat the heat without paying for central air ... Before selecting an air conditioner, it’s important to understand British Thermal Units – BTUs for short. As Shlomo Cherniak, the ...