Heil is a mid-range air conditioner brand. While not the cheapest AC units you can buy, they’re not the most expensive either, and the features are certainly impressive when you consider some of the modern features the air conditioners in the three Heil Ranges included. Heil Air conditioner prices vary depending on which of the variants you buy. Starting from cheapest to most expensive, the ranges are Performance, Quiet Comfort and Deluxe.
About the Heil Brand
Heil started as a HVAC company way back in the 1920s in Milwaukee. They grew quickly due to the partnership they had with Sears stores and in the 1950s, Heil and Sears even bought “Quaker” space heaters as well as their manufacturing plant. Heil was called Heil-Quaker for some time and moved all of their operations to Tennessee.
Whirlpool bought a majority share in the company in 1964, and then in 1986 they changed hands again being purchased by ICP (International Comfort Products). In 1999 the whole brand was acquired by United Technologies. This company owns a huge amount of home brands and also multiple HVAC unit brands, meaning there are many sister brands.
Heil Sister Brands
As is the case across a lot of the HVAC industry, there are sister brands in the marketplace due to the fact that umbrella companies such as United Technologies and ICP own so many different brands. Heil has some sister brands, too.
Heil is tied via the umbrella company ICP to brands such as Tempstar and Arcoaire as well as Bryant and Carrier.
Bryant and Carrier have incredibly similar products which are marketed under the two different brands. However, these are not similar to Heil products at all. Heil instead has a range almost identical to other brands such as Arcoaire and Tempstar.
Heil Technologies
This is where we look at the technological features within the Heil air conditioner range which can set the products apart from other air conditioners. Observer communicating technology is one of the technologies they’ve introduced. This is not the only brand which has the technology, but its inclusion is a big benefit.
Observer technology is in place to help with the efficiency and also the durability of the product. The technology allows the different components within the unit in order to coordinate their processes with more effectiveness. This technology is not something that historic or low-quality models can offer. This communication tech is in place in order to adjust the unit for maximum performance. As well as optimizing the performance of the different components within the air conditioner it also lets you know when it is time for maintenance (such as an installation company to service) and it also will let you know when the filters within need to be changed.
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Heil Air Conditioner Price List
Model Name | Unit Only | Installed | Running Cost (based on 2.5 ton) |
|---|---|---|---|
Deluxe 19 HVA9 | $3,080 | $5,874 | $493 |
Deluxe 19 HCA9 | $2,680 | $5,100 | $539 |
Deluxe 17 HCA7 | $2,525 | $4,795 | $569 |
QuietComfort HSA6 16 | $2,400 | $4,430 | $600 |
QuietComfort HXA6 16 | $2,290 | $4,284 | $612 |
QuietComfort HSA5 | $1,974 | $4,200 | $649 |
QuietComfort H4A3 | $1,750 | $3,920 | $679 |
Performance N4A6 | $1,720 | $3,870 | $670 |
Performance N4A5 | $1,583 | $3,585 | $715 |
Performance NXA4 | $1,499 | $3,499 | $729 |
Performance N4A3 | $1,485 | $3,455 | $770 |
This table shows all of the products Heil currently offer in terms of HVAC as well as their cost on their own, the rough cost they will set you back when fully installed and also the running costs per year. Of course, these prices can vary a little depending on where you are based. Some states may have cheaper installation than others.
In the interests of fairness and allowing you to compare all of the units properly, the requirements are all based on 2.5 ton units, although there are units available between 1.5 and 5 tons.
The cost of $0.13/kWh for electricity, which is an average measurement around the USA, has been used in our calculations.
What does “Tons” mean? This is actually nothing to do with weight, instead, the tons is discussing how many BTUs can be moved by an air conditioner in each and every hour.
Other Heil Installation Costs
None of the units we’ve featured are ductless. If you are looking to get an air conditioner installed for the first time within a home, ductwork needs to be carried out and this is not something that will be cheap. An average sized USA property of around 1,000 square feet in size can cost up to $2000 in order to get the ducting done. This should be added to the overall cost in the table above.
On top of this, fees can include services to wire in your AC unit, which will cost roughly $300-600. If you need a permit, the inspection could cost up to $200 to see if you are allowed to install your AC unit, and then the installation of a thermostat to allow you to control it can be anywhere from $50 to $500. These costs need to be factored in.
As you can see, the Heil air conditioner replacement price and installation price are greatly different depending on whether you have had an AC unit before.
Model Comparison
Series | Model | SEER | Sound (decibel) | Compressor | Observer Communicating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Deluxe | HVA9 | 19 | 56 | Variable | Yes |
Deluxe | HCA9 | 19 | 65 | Two-Stage | Yes |
Deluxe | HCA7 | 17 | 70 | Two-Stage | Yes |
QuietComfort | HSA6 HXA6 | 14 | 70 | Single-Stage | Yes |
QuietComfort | HSA5 | 13 | 74 | Single-Stage | Yes |
QuietComfort | H4A3 | 13 | 71 | Single-Stage | No |
Performance | N4A6 | 16 | 70 | Single-Stage | No |
Performance | N4A5 NXA4 | 14 | 75 | Single-Stage | No |
Performance | N4A3 | 13 | 74 | Single-Stage | No |
Explaining the Heil range
The table above is designed to show a huge amount about the range of Heil air conditioners and what each of their models provides.
Key takeaways from this overall view of the range include:
The Best Heil Air Conditioner
Though the QuietComfort models such as the HVA6 might be good for those who don’t use their air conditioner daily and don’t require a variable compressor, there is only one winner for the best Heil AC unit.
The QuietComfort Deluxe HVA9 is the best in the range by some distance. This has the only variable compressor on the list which has five different speeds and makes use of the Observer communicating technology too, to help with the efficiency.
This is also one of the quietest models, not just in the range, but it is one of the quietest currently available in the HVAC market. Wi-Fi access is provided by the Ion™ System Control meaning you can control this remotely. The ten-year warranty Heil provide for their elite products is also in place with the HVA9, their best air conditioner.
Finding a Trusted Heil Installer and Getting the Best Price
To find an installation company, and get the best price:
- Use our free estimate tool in order to see an estimation of what the installation process should cost in your area. Free estimates help to give a frame of reference when negotiating or discussing with installers.
- Always get multiple quotes from multiple companies. This way, you can choose the best price, safe with the protection that Trane only deal with well-qualified installers.
- Stay on top of local rebate schemes. Some Heil models will qualify for some sort of rebate from an energy company or local scheme. Rebates are offered based on SEER rating and efficiency.