New A/C Pricing is Out of Control

I just did simalar. all the major brands these days offer the same warranty on coils. According to my guy ALL the coils are shite, my original was 20 yo. He said thatll never happen again regardless of brand. So I went w Goodman which was 40% cheaper.

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just did simalar. all the major brands these days offer the same warranty on coils. According to my guy ALL the coils are shite, my original was 20 yo. He said thatll never happen again regardless of brand. So I went w Goodman which was 40% cheaper

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Correct my coils went out (Goodman). I replaced the Air handler in the attic for about 1500 (carrier). I have no idea why he's getting quotes so high. I got 7,000 quote on a carrier system installed just last year 3 ton system

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I have no idea why he's getting quotes so high

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He's getting BOTH units replaced, so it's 2 complete units.

I just don't get why it all has to be crappy now. We know how to make things that work and last, and companies just don't do it. Is there a speed queen version of AC's out there who is bucking the trend? Someone should open a metal fab shop and get it done.

I'll install mini-splits all over my house before getting raped like that.

What is your reason for going with new ductwork? If it's Joval steel round pipe, then at most you may have to change the insulation wrap that is on the outside of the pipe and have them check all seams to make sure they are screwed together and taped like they should be.

I changed out my 4 ton unit 4 years ago and used the existing duct work from the supply plenum to all the registers. They did put in new transitions and the supply plenum since my old one was not compatible with the unit.


If they are removing the round steel pipe and replacing it with that flex duct, you are downgrading in my opinion.

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Had a Trane installed last week. Hopefully it can make it over 10 years

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Umm, unless I don’t know wtf I’m talking about, a Trane should last you 20 years. 10 years easily, probably 15 years with a a few repairs, and 20 years before thinking of replacing it.
Hell, last May I replaced a 15 year old NuTone unit that was in the house when I bought it. I didn’t even know NuTone made central HVAC systems . I have a Ruud now and I’m expecting at LEAST 10 years.

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I'm a bit confused because I googled and these units seem much much cheaper but I'm not sure it's complete or just the compressor.

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At the very least I'd get a few more quotes for the work you're having done to make sure all that changing out the ductwork is necessary.

I did my own ductwork when I bought my house in 92 since it was an older house with only window units. A friend of mine in the business got me the unit and installed it and it served me well for 27 years before I replaced it.

I used 8 in. round pipe for most of my direct runs and used 10 in. to a point where I could branch off to two 8 in. lines to complete one run to 2 registers and it has served me well all these years.

When I replaced my entire system both the inside unit and the condensing unit outside 4 years ago it ran me $6500. Things have gone up to stupid levels since then in just about everything when it comes to the mechanical end of homes.

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It's $33,500.

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High as giraffe P. IMO but I'm not in BTR.

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HVAC is full of sales bro business models now.

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private equity has been buying up established small outfits like crazy. Their model is to stop do as much service and focus on sell sell sell. Moving $10,000 boxes is where the money is. Not replacing caps for $200