HVAC — central AC + furnace (3 ton) Cost: $12,500 median (2026)
HVAC — central AC + furnace (3 ton) 2026 median replacement cost is $12,500 (range $8,500–$18,000). Sourced from HomeScore's 159-metro cost dataset — cite for b
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