AC cost help

That seems high to me but idk

Those prices seem to be in line with prices I was quoted 2 years ago for equivalent 16 SEER single stage and 18 SEER 2 stage Trane systems, and my quotes did not include replacing ducts. My quote was on 4-ton unit but there is not massive increase in price going between 2.5 and 4 ton equipment. I doubt location of the air handler in the attic relative to access has anything to do with pricing - they deal with that stuff daily. 10 year parts warranty is standard on all HVAC brands. 10 year labor warranty on the 2 stage system is good. What’s the labor warranty on the single stage unit?

I would certainly entertain more quotes but only from known HVAC firms with a good reputation and track record. The installer is more important than the name brand/manufacturer of the equipment. Did the firm giving you quotes conduct a manual J and manual D to size the HVAC and ducts? That’s one way to assess if you have a quality firm.

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None as far as I am aware.

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I’m sure it’s at least a 1 year labor warranty which is pretty standard - you should ask though.

If it’s a reputable firm you are comfortable with with good references its better to pay a little more upfront. Many companies apparently don’t use manual J to determine appropriate size units and rather go by rules of thumb, like 1 ton per 500 sq ft of living/conditioned area or just swap out with the same size the homeowner currently has. Is a 2 1/2 ton system what you have now?

Here are a couple links to earlier threads on HVAC pricing.

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How big is your house??

When you get the new units, if you want the warranty (and everyone does) you have to register the units with the company.

I do not know why but if you don't they will not honor the warranty if they are not registered.

Just paid $9,334 out the door for a 5 ton, 16 seer Trane system. Did NOT include any replacement duct work, but it did include adding a second return since our only existing one was inadequate. Conditioning around 2,550 sqft so seems in line with your two, 2.5 units.

ETA 10 years parts, 10 years compressor, 20 years heat exchanger, and 2 years labor included.

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When you get the new units, if you want the warranty (and everyone does) you have to register the units with the company.

I do not know why but if you don't they will not honor the warranty if they are not registered.

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I think most of the HVAC contractors register it with the manufacturer for you as a courtesy to you for the business you gave them and then send you a copy of the paperwork for your files, but you need to ask, and that provides the 10 year warranty on the HVAC parts and 20 year parts warranty on the furnace (gas) but if it isn’t registered with the manufacturer after installation then it reverts to a 5 year warranty on parts.

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$2000 per ton

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This is in the range I’ve seen. I sure as shite hope it isn’t $10k for a 2.5 ton because I’m going to need to replace mine soon

if you are anywhere near new orleans call rick's a/c LINK

they always treated me very fairly and im a very price sensitive customer and they had no issue going all the way to grand isle so thats 90 miles from their office

Champion City AC- Derek Richard

Gas heat. He would not hook up the gas line but that was easy for a plumber and only a few bucks.