HVAC WOW $$$$$$$$

[Bassman Ia.]

It's a joke

furnace and AC units don't cost much, it is the contractor. 15 years ago I paid $500 for a furnace, AC unit and A-Coils. Furnace and and AC unit made by Carrier. Friend of mine worked for one of the largest mechanical Contractors in the country-- chargeed me $200 to install it and also made a new plenum.

[vausoner]

I don't think that is a bad price, especially if it includes a decent warranty. You have to factor in labor costs, and look at the cost of health insurance over the last 20 years, these guys got to have it also, and the costs get passed on to the consumer. Just saying, there's a lot that's goes into a total cost other than just a heat pump.

That price is insane. I could put three systems in at that price and still make money.

[brannnor]

$3600 for a Rheem 3 Ton unit with gas package air handler in upstairs attic. You're getting hosed.

We had this put just after Christmas in Sw Ga it was 4000 installed

[limitlong]

Mine will soon need to be replaced. I have been quoted $4000 for my house. It is 2000 sq ft.

[mbartles]

Last year, my 14 year old 4 ton Carrier A/C crapped out.
Replaced everything - furnace and air - with a new Lennox 4 ton setup, thermostat and humidifier included for $7400. Guys doing it also went through the house and sealed up a couple leaks. Biggest was around attic fan. Cooling bill literally went down 50% and heat a good 40%. 2800 square foot ,two story house now costs less than the 1500 square foot ranch house we left. I also kept the furnace since there was nothing wrong with it to install in a shop down the line...

[Bassin Billy]

Holy crap!! Did he offer you any vaseline with that price? Find 3-4 other companies and ask them for quotes. NEVER tell them what someone else quoted you. Make sure that when they quote you they give you specific mfg and model #s that they are quoting with efficiency ratings etc... That way you don't get a bait and switch!!

[cowtrimmer]

That's giving it away. About a $5500-$6000 job here and that's without any new duct work.

I think the 3600 bucks is just for the mechanicals.

It's a joke

furnace and AC units don't cost much, it is the contractor. 15 years ago I paid $500 for a furnace, AC unit and A-Coils. Furnace and and AC unit made by Carrier. Friend of mine worked for one of the largest mechanical Contractors in the country-- chargeed me $200 to install it and also made a new plenum.

April fools day is over

[shafer22]

Find a couple of recommended companies that does a lot of new construction and get prices from them. Stay away from phone books and commercials.

[ranger521znem]

its blowing room temp air and some oil stuff leaking out of the compressor. the unit is 25 years old and is a 14seer 2 ton unit. the quote i got was for a trane. one guy wanted 11500 for a lower end seer less tons. crazy stuff man.

[ranger521znem]

R22 the old stuff is going for 700.00 or so for a 30 lbs drum..
Now you are the their season to make money..

the one guy said they are doing away with r22 and our units now will have to be converted over to the new stuff but the new stuff was blowing up peoples HVAC compressors ( cost to the consumer of course) thanks EPA. he said fi they have to put r22 in your unit its 300.00 smackers no more fishing for you.

[Chadsc]

Jeez. For us 5-8k is about right depending on application and seer. What unit is he quoting.

[Bryanmc57]

I didn't think they had 14 seer units 25 years ago... $8k still seems pretty high for a 2 ton unit.

[Bass AHolic]

8yrs ago original AC went out. it was a 2 ton. put in 4ton A/C & electric heat coils. About $3500. But didn't know then, but had the attitude the bigger the better. nope, too much, never did care for the way operates. wham it on cold and wham its off. then house gets warm. found out later that too big a unit and they cannot change way it works. if I replaced with same size 2 ton it cycles better to maintain temps. as it keeps the fan going after pump kicks off , then fan quits and till temp goes back up, and cycles as should. wished I'd of know the details .back then 2 ton was cheaper priced too.

[Chadsc]

Oh...and just some insider stuff...the "new stuff" aka 410 as people call it...already has a phase out plan. Google the kilgari accord.

[Popieneil]

My daughter just had to units put in . 2 ton heat pump upstairs and 3.5 gas furnace and a/c downstairs. Two companies gave quotes on same exact unit (York) . First guys was 24 k second guy was 10 k for same thing ! Ck around pays to shop,her contractor recommended the second no ads no yellow pages nothing ! But he has came back and installed one for me and two other neighbors

[vausoner]

the one guy said they are doing away with r22 and our units now will have to be converted over to the new stuff but the new stuff was blowing up peoples HVAC compressors ( cost to the consumer of course) thanks EPA. he said fi they have to put r22 in your unit its 300.00 smackers no more fishing for you.

Blowing up peoples compressors? He's blowing smoke.

[TRCM]

Guess when mine dies, I'll go back to fans & a wood stove........them prices are 1/7 of what I paid for the WHOLE HOUSE & 2 STORY GARAGE !!!

[Machine Concepts]

Must be Union labor

[jigman51]

I replaced one of my units last September along with the furnace and it was $3400 with a 10 year warranty. It was a 2 1/2 ton unit. You can look at this website and get an idea of what the units cost and what they are charging for labor. https://www.nationalairwarehouse.com...oners.html?p=2

Best I can tell, your 4 ton Rheem with furnace delivered to your front door is $2396. So they are charging you 6-7K for labor.

[havacman]

That's too high you can buy cheaper.