Wisconsin's capital sees the same humid continental swings as the rest of the state — bitterly cold, snowy winters and warm, humid summers — so Madison homeowners typically budget for both a dependable furnace and a properly sized AC system rather than favoring one season.
Most Madison homeowners pay $4,000-$8,500 for a new central AC system depending on home size and efficiency. Try our HVAC Installation Cost Calculator for a closer estimate.
Cold-climate heat pumps have improved enough to handle much of Wisconsin's winter, often paired with backup heat for the coldest days. Run the numbers with our Heat Pump Savings Calculator.
Spring for the AC and fall for the furnace is the standard schedule, giving technicians time to catch problems before each season's peak demand.
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