re: What is a reasonable quote for a new AC unit for 1800 sq ft house?

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INCLUDES
Refrigerant recovery and disposal per EPA Guidelines. Disconnect existing ducts from supply plenum. Removal and disposal of existing supply plenum, air handler and heat pump condenser. Area preparation for new system installation. Flush refrigerant line set with NITROGEN to remove R-22 refrigerant residue.
Installation of new galvanized metal drain pan with safety float switch.
Installation of metal heater stands or foam blocks (if applicable).
Installation of new air handler with Multi Speed ECM blower.
Installation of metal supply plenum with duct connections with dampers. Seal all connections (return, air handler, supply plenum and duct connections with mastic material. Connect all flex ducts to supply plenum.
Installation of 15.2 SEER-2 heat pump condenser with compressor sound blanket, pressure switches and
voltage monitor. Replacement of electrical whip to condenser. All electrical connections (high and low voltage). All copper line set connections including liquid line filter drier.

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That one dude that said he is buying units for $3300 and getting crackheads to install them for $1200 isn't getting this nice of a unit and all of this completed with his flip houses.