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What should I expect to pay for a new 3-ton AC unit
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:02 pm
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:02 pm
It's a 1200 SQ ft shot gun in Mid-City. Contractor says I need a 3-ton unit outside with a 1-ton "return" in the inside.
What should I expect to pay.
TIA
What should I expect to pay.
TIA
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Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:13 pm to Volt
You may get more responses posting in O-T Lounge.
I have no idea what a 1 ton return is.
I have no idea what a 1 ton return is.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:14 pm to Volt
Tree fiddy, of course
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:23 pm to Volt
I'm in the the business and have no idea what you mean by 1 ton return
Prices can vary a lot with equipment and seer rating but I'll give it a shot.
Low end made in China crap that will give you problems in 4 years = $4000
High end high efficiency trane equipment that will get you a easy 15 years may be over $10,000
Prices can vary a lot with equipment and seer rating but I'll give it a shot.
Low end made in China crap that will give you problems in 4 years = $4000
High end high efficiency trane equipment that will get you a easy 15 years may be over $10,000
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:23 pm to Volt
I had to replace the system in my vacation house which is 1000 sq ft, two story. It was $4500. I think it was as 3 ton system. The Seer rating is important.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:47 pm to Volt
Around $1400/ton for a good system inside and outside tonnage should match
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:56 pm to jmkidder
In march 2016 I replaced a 2 ton mid grade unit for $4000 check, it was like $4300 with CC. Probably add $800-1000 for an additional ton.
You need to call around to at least 4 if not 5-6+ people to get quotes. I'm not kidding, I got quotes from that $4300 to $6000 and mostly for the same systems.
You need to call around to at least 4 if not 5-6+ people to get quotes. I'm not kidding, I got quotes from that $4300 to $6000 and mostly for the same systems.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 7:56 pm to swanny297
Paid 10K for 2 3ton units. New installation with vents etc
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:13 pm to jimjackandjose
Appreciate the responses. Was checking for a friend that is replacing the AC in two shot guns that make up a duplex that she owns. The ducts don't need replacing, just the inside and outside units.
I put the "return" in quotes because I figured she misheard that.
She's received 3 quotes and the fella today had a mutual friend with her and wanted to know her lowest bid so far, which is $9700 for replacing all units and duct work
I put the "return" in quotes because I figured she misheard that.
She's received 3 quotes and the fella today had a mutual friend with her and wanted to know her lowest bid so far, which is $9700 for replacing all units and duct work
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:17 pm to Volt
I really have no idea what a "1-ton return" means...so you should probably check into that.
also, the quality of the installation makes a ton of difference, so chose someone who is going to do a decent job.
gotta also figure out how much work they will have to do in order to come up with what is a fair price. a few things that make a lot of difference:
- is the evaporator unit in the attic or in a closet.
- if in the attic, will the unit fit through the entry?
- will ductwork need replacing?
- is the copper reusable?
I know you don't have the answers to all of these questions, but that is why a firm quote is difficult.
also, the quality of the installation makes a ton of difference, so chose someone who is going to do a decent job.
gotta also figure out how much work they will have to do in order to come up with what is a fair price. a few things that make a lot of difference:
- is the evaporator unit in the attic or in a closet.
- if in the attic, will the unit fit through the entry?
- will ductwork need replacing?
- is the copper reusable?
I know you don't have the answers to all of these questions, but that is why a firm quote is difficult.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:19 pm to Volt
Just had a crappy 11 yo Goodman replaced in April. 3 ton Rheem 16 seer outside and air handler, all new copper piping and no duct work was 4700.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:33 pm to Volt
quote:
I need a 3-ton unit outside with a 1-ton "return" in the inside
Don't allow whoever told you this to do any work for you. If you have a 3-ton condenser, you should have a 3 ton air handler.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 8:50 pm to jmkidder
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High end high efficiency trane equipment that will get you a easy 15 years may be over $10,000
No way in hell a 3ton Trane would run 10k.
I had a 2ton Trane completely new system and new ducts installed for $4,200. Granted it wasn't a heat pump.
OP, get more quotes. Trane/American Standard is the cream of the crop but others are okay if installed properly.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 9:04 pm to Volt
3 ton complete system is going to be $4,500-$5,000 that quality equipment, we install them all the time for that
Posted on 5/21/17 at 9:05 pm to Chuker
Big difference between 14 seer single stage and 20 seer variable speed. But I'm sure you know more than someone who does this for a living.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 9:07 pm to Volt
I know a 3-ton Goodman 14 seer heat pump and air handler is roughly $2000. That is just equipment, not installed.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 9:29 pm to KentuckyArcher
Goodman is low of the low
Posted on 5/21/17 at 9:45 pm to Volt
2.5 ton Rheem packaged unit at the lake house just replaced it. $2700 installed. Reused old ducts.
Posted on 5/21/17 at 10:19 pm to DeoreDX
Got a bill on my desk for a 2 ton Trane packaged unit for a 970 sq ft. rental house for $3,400 + tax installed using existing ducts. 20 year warranty on gas heat exchanger 10 year everything else.
Posted on 5/23/17 at 5:30 pm to weadjust
What about a 5 ton unit without replacing duct work? The guy that came out today didn't even buy me dinner and tried to bend me over. But he was with a company. I've got some friends giving me names to get a few more quotes.
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