Before replacing your heating or cooling system, you should have a clear starting point for the cost. Indoor Comfort created this pricing guide to help homeowners in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and surrounding communities compare equipment options and plan their installation budget.
The Bryant air conditioners and furnaces featured below each start at $6,500, with additional options starting at $7,500 and $8,500. Water heater installations begin at $2,000 for the traditional natural-draft model shown. Each price represents an individual equipment installation, not a combined furnace and air conditioning package.
Your final estimate will reflect the equipment size your home needs and the work required to install it. Use these comparisons to explore your priorities, then let Indoor Comfort evaluate your existing system and provide a complete project quote.
Planning a Comfort Upgrade in Washtenaw County
A replacement project should account for how your home has changed since the current equipment was installed. Updated windows, added insulation, a finished basement, or an expanded living area can affect heating and cooling requirements. Automatically choosing the same capacity as the old system may overlook those changes.
If you are updating an older Ann Arbor home, the existing ductwork and equipment location deserve attention alongside the new unit. For a home in Saline or Dexter with uneven temperatures between floors, tell us which rooms are uncomfortable and when the problem occurs. Those details help distinguish an equipment issue from an airflow or distribution problem.
Indoor Comfort specializes in replacing and adding to existing home heating and cooling systems in Washtenaw County. Our approach starts with understanding the home, then matching the installation to your comfort goals.
Air Conditioner Installation Prices in Ann Arbor
The three Bryant AC options below provide different combinations of efficiency and cooling control. The Good and Better selections use single-stage operation. The Best selection adds two-stage cooling, giving the system more flexibility to respond to changing cooling demand.
Good: Bryant 134SAN02400N Air Conditioner
- Starting installation price: $6,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Legacy
- Cooling operation: Single-stage
- Primary consideration: Conventional central cooling at the lowest starting price in this comparison
This option is a practical place to begin when your priority is replacing an unreliable air conditioner while managing the upfront investment. Indoor Comfort can review the indoor coil, blower, and existing connections to determine the appropriate installation configuration.
Better: Bryant 146SAN02400W Air Conditioner
- Starting installation price: $7,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Preferred
- Cooling operation: Single-stage
- Efficiency: Product family rated up to 16.5 SEER2, depending on the matched system
This model offers a step up in the equipment lineup for homeowners weighing efficiency against initial cost. Compare the complete installed system and its documented efficiency rating when deciding whether this option fits your plans.
Best: Bryant 148TAN02400W Air Conditioner
- Starting installation price: $8,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Preferred
- Cooling operation: Two-stage
- Efficiency: Product family rated up to 18 SEER2, depending on the matched system
Two-stage operation allows this air conditioner to run at a lower cooling output when full capacity is unnecessary. With compatible indoor equipment and controls, that flexibility can support longer cooling cycles and improved humidity management.
All three selections are air conditioners. They provide cooling and work with your home’s separate heating equipment. Actual efficiency depends on the specific outdoor unit, indoor coil, blower, and approved equipment combination.
What Determines the Full AC Installation Cost?
The outdoor unit is one part of the project. Before replacing an air conditioner in Ypsilanti, Chelsea, or Ann Arbor, Indoor Comfort can evaluate the components that must work together to distribute cooled air throughout the house.
- Cooling capacity required for the floor plan, insulation, windows, and sun exposure
- Compatibility of the indoor coil and existing furnace or air handler
- Condition and routing of refrigerant lines
- Supply and return ductwork, including any necessary airflow corrections
- Electrical circuit, breaker, wiring, and disconnect requirements
- Condensate drainage and thermostat connections
- Outdoor equipment placement and access for installation and service
- Permits, inspections, and required installation updates
Learn more about Indoor Comfort’s air conditioning services and the factors involved in choosing a replacement.
Bryant Furnace Replacement Costs
The furnace options in this guide start at $6,500, $7,500, and $8,500. The main differences include how the furnace adjusts its heating output and how the blower moves air through your home.
For Washtenaw County homeowners, those operating differences are worth discussing alongside efficiency. A system that can adjust heat delivery more gradually may provide a different comfort experience than one that operates at a single heating output.
Good: Bryant 916SA36060M14 Furnace
- Starting installation price: $6,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Legacy
- Heating operation: Single-stage gas heating
- Airflow technology: Constant-torque ECM blower motor
This furnace provides a straightforward high-efficiency heating option for homeowners focused on dependable operation and the initial replacement budget. Correct sizing and suitable duct connections remain important even when choosing the entry-level equipment tier.
Better: Bryant 987TA48060C17 Furnace
- Starting installation price: $7,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Evolution
- Heating operation: Two-stage gas heating
- Airflow technology: Variable-speed blower motor
- Efficiency: Product family rated up to 97% AFUE
This option combines two heating stages with variable-speed air delivery. It is worth considering if you want greater control over everyday comfort, particularly during weather that does not require the furnace’s full heating output.
Best: Bryant 987MC42060C17 Furnace
- Starting installation price: $8,500
- Equipment line: Bryant Evolution
- Heating operation: Modulating gas heating
- Airflow technology: Variable-speed blower motor
- Efficiency: Product family rated up to 98.5% AFUE
The premium furnace in this comparison adjusts heating output in smaller increments to respond to the home’s needs. Indoor Comfort can explain the compatible controls and installation requirements needed to take advantage of its comfort features.
Efficiency figures describe the product families. Confirm the rating for the exact furnace size and installation configuration in your proposal.
Furnace Installation Requires More Than an Equipment Swap
Changing to a new furnace may require adjustments to the gas piping, exhaust venting, combustion-air supply, or condensate drainage. Electrical connections, controls, and duct transitions also need to suit the replacement equipment.
If your Ann Arbor home has undergone renovations, or your Manchester or Milan home has rooms that remain cold, bring those concerns into the planning process. A new furnace should be selected for the current heating load, with an assessment of how air reaches the occupied rooms.
Equipment access, permits, inspections, and required code updates can also affect the quote. Explore our heating services for help evaluating your next furnace installation.
Water Heater Installation Prices
Choosing a water heater begins with two questions: How much hot water does your household need, and which installation configuration fits your home? The options below compare a natural-draft tank, a power-vent tank, and a condensing tankless system.
Good: Bradford White RG240T6N Natural Draft Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $2,000
- Water heater type: Traditional gas storage tank
- Venting configuration: Natural draft
This option may be appropriate when the existing installation has suitable atmospheric venting and the equipment meets your household’s demand. The vent condition and connections should be inspected before assuming the project is a direct replacement.
Better: Bradford White RG1PV40S6N Power Vent Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $3,000
- Water heater type: Traditional gas storage tank
- Venting configuration: Power vent
A power-vent model offers additional flexibility for some venting arrangements while retaining a storage tank. The proposed vent route and electrical supply are part of determining whether it fits the installation space.
Best: Navien NPE-240A Tankless Water Heater
- Starting installation price: $8,000
- Water heater type: Condensing tankless system
- Equipment layout: Wall-mounted design without a traditional storage tank
This option is for homeowners interested in changing how their home produces hot water. A tankless conversion requires a review of simultaneous fixture use, gas supply, venting, plumbing, electrical connections, and condensate disposal.
What Can Change a Water Heater Quote?
Replacing an existing tank with compatible equipment can involve less modification than changing to another installation type. Additional costs may arise from gas line changes, relocated water connections, a new vent route, pressure-control components, an expansion tank where required, or drainage improvements.
Available clearance and the path for removing the old equipment also matter. Before planning a utility-room renovation in Dexter or finishing a basement in Saline, discuss how the water heater will be accessed and serviced.
Visit our Washtenaw County water heater services page to explore installation and replacement options.
Should You Replace the Furnace and AC Together?
If both systems are approaching replacement, evaluating them together can help clarify equipment compatibility, shared components, and the scope of work. The furnace blower and indoor coil influence cooling performance, so the outdoor AC choice should be considered as part of the complete system.
That does not mean both units always need to be replaced. Indoor Comfort can review the condition of each system and explain whether retaining existing equipment is appropriate. Request a project-specific quote for a combined installation rather than treating the individual starting prices as a package offer.
Financing Your HVAC or Water Heater Replacement
Planning ahead gives you time to compare payment options, but an unexpected breakdown may require a quicker decision. Indoor Comfort offers financing options for qualified customers.
Ask which current programs apply to your installation, then review the interest rate, repayment schedule, approval requirements, and total financed cost. Rebates and promotional offers may have separate conditions and should be confirmed when your quote is prepared.
Get an Installation Quote for Your Ann Arbor-Area Home
A useful estimate explains both what you are buying and why it fits your property. Indoor Comfort can assess your current equipment, discuss temperature and airflow concerns, and identify the installation work needed for your selected furnace, air conditioner, or water heater.
Whether you are planning an upgrade in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea, Dexter, Saline, or another nearby community, contact Indoor Comfort to request an estimate and compare the options for your home.
All prices are starting installation prices for the individual models listed and are provided for planning purposes. They are not guaranteed totals or combined-system package prices. Actual pricing varies with equipment capacity and availability, installation conditions, required modifications, permits, code requirements, taxes, and applicable promotions. Published efficiency figures may represent product-family maximums; exact ratings depend on the selected equipment and configuration. Financing is subject to approval and program terms. Request current pricing and a complete written installation estimate from Indoor Comfort.
