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Difference in HVAC Prices
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:25 pm
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:25 pm
Posted in the H/G board, figured more people are here though.
AC is busted, and no piece is newer than 17 years old. Got some quotes today, all for 5 ton 16 seer system either Rheem/Ruud or Carrier, 80% gas furnace, everything replaced up to plenum. I'm looking at
$9700 (Rebel)
$8700 (Climate AC)
$6400 (PVT Air out of Holden, a rec)
Two more arriving tomorrow. What's the thought on these prices? The $6400 jumps out as so much lower, but Brian Cass the self owner was very informative and knowledgeable, wondering why such the big price difference. Any suggestions?
AC is busted, and no piece is newer than 17 years old. Got some quotes today, all for 5 ton 16 seer system either Rheem/Ruud or Carrier, 80% gas furnace, everything replaced up to plenum. I'm looking at
$9700 (Rebel)
$8700 (Climate AC)
$6400 (PVT Air out of Holden, a rec)
Two more arriving tomorrow. What's the thought on these prices? The $6400 jumps out as so much lower, but Brian Cass the self owner was very informative and knowledgeable, wondering why such the big price difference. Any suggestions?
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Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:27 pm to EveryonesACoach
My best friend owns an HVAC company. I was concerned about what brand I wanted him to put in for me and he said, “ cold air is cold air, as long as I warranty the work and system you’re good”. So I’d say go with the cheaper system and make sure they have a good warranty.
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:28 pm to EveryonesACoach
Congrats on the huge house .
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:29 pm to EveryonesACoach
Its hard to stop a TRANE
This post was edited on 7/31/20 at 6:30 pm
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:30 pm to EveryonesACoach
Just had a 5 ton Trane unit installed wIth heater and receiver unit for $5200.00.
This post was edited on 7/31/20 at 6:31 pm
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:30 pm to EveryonesACoach
Huge profit margin in AC systems so you are doing the right thing by getting bids.
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:42 pm to EveryonesACoach
I would just ask them why they are so much lower...they might be gonna do as much as some of the others. For instance, some may plan to use the old copper and others aren’t, or some may be going to take your new unit apart, while others are planning to drop the ladder to your attic and bring the unit up without taking it apart. I’ve always heard a good bit of how the unit performs depends on the installation.
Posted on 7/31/20 at 6:58 pm to EveryonesACoach
Installed my own 3 ton electric in April for 3200
Posted on 7/31/20 at 7:01 pm to EveryonesACoach
$6,400 sounds like a fair price. That’s solid equipment and at that price it allows the guy to make a fair profit. The other two are going to do the same thing just make $4-$5,000 profit
Posted on 7/31/20 at 7:30 pm to EveryonesACoach
Call Dream Team. They are the best. Tell him his BIL sent you
Posted on 7/31/20 at 7:35 pm to EveryonesACoach
quote:
wondering why such the big price difference
It's well over 100F in attics these days. If the guy that sets the price is doing the work it's higher than the guy that has kid apprentices taking shortcuts on the install.
Posted on 7/31/20 at 7:38 pm to EveryonesACoach
Let me give you another recommendation...Central Heating and Air, this is who I always recommend in these threads and have had 2 posters start threads over the years thanking me. They are a Trane distributor and have yet to see anybody beat their prices.
Posted on 7/31/20 at 7:44 pm to EveryonesACoach
Anything below 9k is a decent price. Check on the service plans, warranty, etc...
Posted on 8/1/20 at 6:26 am to EveryonesACoach
op, you’re gonna want to check that they replace the ducts after the fact. Especially that low ball.
Duct work ain’t cheap.
As far as “cold air is cold air’,’ Find the coldest air at meter pole.
Duct work ain’t cheap.
As far as “cold air is cold air’,’ Find the coldest air at meter pole.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 7:44 am to EveryonesACoach
I had both units replaced in 2015, 2.5 ton, inside and outside, cost me $8600. Trane 14 seer.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 7:47 am to EveryonesACoach
Look at this 5 ton Goodman 10yr warranty condenser and coil for $2200. What’s labor to install these 2, $150 at 10hrs? Probably can do it in 5. No reason to pay more than 4K. Is your furnace even broke?
AC outlet direct
AC outlet direct
Posted on 8/1/20 at 8:04 am to EveryonesACoach
Be weary of rebranded systems and other 'cheaper' HVAC units. They're not cheaper because the same guts are inside of them. Some have different materials that they are made from to cut costs. 10 year warranties are great until it's 2-5 days to order a part in July.
Determine the cost layout of a good unit over the product life and planned ownership of the house and let that help guide you.
Determine the cost layout of a good unit over the product life and planned ownership of the house and let that help guide you.
This post was edited on 8/1/20 at 8:11 am
Posted on 8/1/20 at 10:45 am to EveryonesACoach
Don't use a big company, HVAC is a racket business....I had a compressor go out on a Trane... everyone immediately says replace unit...4-8k...have a buddy that knows about this stuff order me a compressor for 1200...just replaced that...all in 1500 and a 12 pack
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:01 pm to EveryonesACoach
I had to change my 5 ton, I had the indoor and outdoor unit changed with an Amana system for $5000 with a lifetime warranty on the compressor unit.
Posted on 8/1/20 at 12:25 pm to EveryonesACoach
Insurance and company availability. The higher price like rebel will be in business and warranty will be consistent with that. A/c business is one that many guys try to do early on as it doesn't take much to start.
You can definitely go with the lower priced guy, but remember the common law of business is you don't get a lot paying a little
You can definitely go with the lower priced guy, but remember the common law of business is you don't get a lot paying a little
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