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HVAC Cost in Texas 2026 — Summer-Load Math, ERCOT Time-of-Use, and Heat-Pump Payback
June 5, 2026 · HavenCostGuide editorial
Quick answer · 2026
Real 2026 Texas HVAC pricing — central AC ($6.5K-$13K) vs heat pump ($11K-$22K) — sized for 95°F-day cooling loads. ERCOT time-of-use rate math, Oncor/CenterPoint utility rebates, and why TX heat-pump payback runs faster than the national average.
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