Thread: It's hot

Originally Posted by canebreaker

"need to replace heater side because of rust out or burn out making them dangerous to run."
Being a '71 model that's what I'm afraid of. Replace the ac this year and replace the heater next year.

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Then you have all the extra labor cost to remove and install the heating unit. If it's very bad lots of these guys won't touch the deal without replacing both. Don't want the liability of something going wrong.

Originally Posted by deltarat

Those prices sound really high. I had a 5 ton Carrier complete unit with compressor and air handler with gas heat for $3500,2 years ago. He was a friend but he made money on the deal

You are in correct sir. At that price a legitimate company can not even break even after paying labor or overhead. Your friend did you a favor and helped you out for sure.

Originally Posted by canebreaker

"need to replace heater side because of rust out or burn out making them dangerous to run."
Being a '71 model that's what I'm afraid of. Replace the ac this year and replace the heater next year.

Try your best to replace both at the same time so your not paying double labor. Even if you finance it you will save a lot off your power bill toward the payment. Usually 30-50 percent of actual cooling bill with 15 seer.

Units range from 14 seer to 20 plus seer. Buy a 15 seer with variable speed fan motor in your furnace if you can afford it. The variable speed motor can take out 2-3 times more moisture out of your house making it more comfy in our humid climate.

Originally Posted by canebreaker

Central AC isn't working. 6 inspections so far $7,250 to 9,685 for a 1200 sq ft home. The 1971 furnace needs to be upgraded/replaced before they'll replace the ac.

That's seems a little high. Usually a 1200 sq ft house needs a 2.5 to 3 ton unit. Our price for an American standard 14 seer with a 5 yr labor 10 year parts warranty would be 5200-5500.

Originally Posted by hotrod1

Been talking that forever ain't making any Freon for older units. I have a small leak. I have it charged up every 2 years. Cost about 100 bucks. They say it's time to replace with new unit. I ain't changing nothing until the compressor is shot. They quoted me 5000. I have a 3500 sq ft home. 2 units. The upstairs is the one leaking. That quote sounds way to high. Walker in Oxford is who I use.

i think you may be dreaming that that is too high for two quality units.

Originally Posted by ibmack

i think you may be dreaming that that is too high for two quality units.

My price was for 1. Only upstairs unit. Downstairs is fine. Your gonna pay in this area anywhere from 3-5k for one. Depending on size and seer

Originally Posted by BAMA S

You are in correct sir. At that price a legitimate company can not even break even after paying labor or overhead. Your friend did you a favor and helped you out for sure.

I know I was a good deal but he has been in the business for 30 years and has all the above mentioned expenses. He is not a huge company with his son and 4 employees. We are not close enough for him to lose money on the deal. I did pay him in cash.