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HVAC Quote New Unit
Posted on 6/5/26 at 10:52 am
Posted on 6/5/26 at 10:52 am
Exact same size unit and job scope, same company.
2020 Price 7k
2026 Price 13,400
2020 Price 7k
2026 Price 13,400
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Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:01 am to Strannix
noted. What shall we do with this information?
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:06 am to Strannix
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Exact same size unit
still numerous variables.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:16 am to Chad504boy
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still numerous variables.
Such as?
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:18 am to Strannix
The only question is whether prices come back down now that Trump has changed the standards back to pre-Biden.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:29 am to Strannix
type of unit being installed.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:39 am to Strannix
I just had a new one put in last week. In 2014 I paid $3600. Now I paid $6500 installed. But this one is a dual stage higher seer rating. Hoping it's more efficient. I only have a 3 ton so not sure how big you are getting for that price.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:41 am to Strannix
You could buy 50 window units instead.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:44 am to Strannix
Yep - I experienced the same, only the quotes were 2017 & 2023 - same company, identical unit, refrigerant, etc. As I recall, $8,900 to $13,900. 4-ton single stage Trane. Baton Rouge.
I also got 4 quotes in 2023, 3 diiferent HVAC manufacturers, small to medium companies (2 were owner + 1 helper; other several trucks, multiple techs), all with good reputations and 3 recommended by this board and all 4 quotes were within $1K of each other.
From this board I gather geographical location seems to be a big factor on quotes - Baton Rouge seems to be higher than many areas.
I also got 4 quotes in 2023, 3 diiferent HVAC manufacturers, small to medium companies (2 were owner + 1 helper; other several trucks, multiple techs), all with good reputations and 3 recommended by this board and all 4 quotes were within $1K of each other.
From this board I gather geographical location seems to be a big factor on quotes - Baton Rouge seems to be higher than many areas.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:51 am to Canon951
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just had a new one put in last week. In 2014 I paid $3600. Now I paid $6500 installed. But this one is a dual stage higher seer rating. Hoping it's more efficient. I only have a 3 ton so not sure how big you are getting for that price.
I’m still blown away you could get a a 2 stage unit for $6K installed, Even a single stage at that price. Where are you located? There is not that big of a price jump, equipment cost, going from 3 ton to 4 ton, even to 5 ton.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 11:58 am to CrawDude
Just got a second quote, same job same equipment for 10k, thats acceptable.
Other guy is a good sized reputable contractor, he was trying to bend me over.
Other guy is a good sized reputable contractor, he was trying to bend me over.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 12:20 pm to Strannix
quote:quote:
still numerous variables.
Such as?
Right off the top of my head, brand, SEER, and type of coolant.
Posted on 6/5/26 at 12:26 pm to CrawDude
MS Gulf Coast. I use a guy that has his own business and only has one other employee. Low overhead. He does quality work and is an honest person.
Edit: I went to school with him years ago. He was a few years behind me but he may be giving me a friends and family discount. I don't ask. The price was good. Rheem Heat Pump, 3 ton inside and outside unit, dual stage, 14.3 seer 2, R454B refrigerant.
Edit: I went to school with him years ago. He was a few years behind me but he may be giving me a friends and family discount. I don't ask. The price was good. Rheem Heat Pump, 3 ton inside and outside unit, dual stage, 14.3 seer 2, R454B refrigerant.
This post was edited on 6/5/26 at 12:34 pm
Posted on 6/5/26 at 12:33 pm to Strannix
What can I expect for a 5 ton replacement in the Baton Rouge area?
Posted on 6/5/26 at 12:45 pm to Strannix
Just got 2 quotes, 3 ton unit, new ductwork. Houston area
Company 1: daikin $17K
Company 2: trane $12K
Company 1: daikin $17K
Company 2: trane $12K
Posted on 6/5/26 at 1:38 pm to SETH6180
Just paid $9.5k for 3 ton install & removal of old unit - Mandeville
Posted on 6/5/26 at 2:03 pm to SwampCollie
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Just paid $9.5k for 3 ton install & removal of old unit - Mandeville
i have 2 3tons and a 2 ton... horreee fugg
Posted on 6/5/26 at 2:52 pm to Strannix
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Just got a second quote, same job same equipment for 10k, thats acceptable. Other guy is a good sized reputable contractor, he was trying to bend me over.
I watch a lot of Y/T videos of legit HVAC techs that have Y/T channels on service calls their diagnoses & repairs to units, I also read many of the comments which are from other techs that watch the videos.
I just recently learned from one of these videos that many HVAC service companies are apparently being bought by private equity investors (like housing) and driving up prices of installs - hard push by PE investors to have the HVAC companies sell customers new systems if “old”, as opposed to repairing them.
Something I wasn’t aware of and would like to learn more about.
I’m gathering that HVAC pricing is like buying a mattress - the wholesale price of the equipment is not unreasonable all considered, but there is a whole lot wiggle room on install labor.
This post was edited on 6/5/26 at 3:14 pm
Posted on 6/5/26 at 4:23 pm to CrawDude
quote:
I’m gathering that HVAC pricing is like buying a mattress - the wholesale price of the equipment is not unreasonable all considered, but there is a whole lot wiggle room on install labor.
I think you are on to something with this ^^
Posted on 6/5/26 at 6:51 pm to RougeDawg
In jest, but it would definitely drive the prices down to sensible amounts.
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