Anybody here ever replace an AC Unit in your house?

[kaorder1999]

I am in need of replacing one in our rent house. How much can I expect to pay for a 2 ton unit?

[sinton66]

If it's a central, I'd guess about $3000. I paid about $5000. 8 to 10 years ago for a 5 ton.

[AP Panther Fan]

Originally posted by sinton66
If it's a central, I'd guess about $3000. I paid about $5000. 8 to 10 years ago for a 5 ton.

Probably a good guess. We paid 9K about two years ago for a 4 ton, but we replaced both units and all ductwork. Sure glad that doesn't come around often.

I think 44inarow just replaced her unit(s) recently too.

[sinton66]

Originally posted by AP Panther Fan
Probably a good guess. We paid 9K about two years ago for a 4 ton, but we replaced both units and all ductwork. Sure glad that doesn't come around often.

I think 44inarow just replaced her unit(s) recently too.

Yep, mine was just the inside and outside, no ducts.

[44INAROW]

Ours is 5 ton - did the entire ball of wax - new ductwork and new heat pump and new compressor etc - $10,000 - hard to write that check - but I think we'll be pleased with the decrease in utility bills...... plus - the air flow is 100% better than us used to be........

[BIG BLUE DEFENSIVE END]

Not sure what it cost us when we built our house, but my dad wired and installed everything, including the duct work. He's a BA, but in all honesty it really isn't that hard to do.

[West22]

IF YOU ARE REPLACING THE FURNACE AND THE CONDENSING UNIT A FAIR PRICE WOULD BE 2500.TO 3000. THAT WOULD BE A 13 SEER UNIT AND A STANDARD UNIT ,HEAT PUMPS ARE A LOT HIGHER .YOUR TRANE ,LENNOX OR CARRIER UNITS ARE USUALLY HIGHER PRICED .A GOODMAN IS A GOOD UNIT FOR THE MONEY..I HAVE BEEN IN THE HVAC BUISNESS FOR MANY YEARS SO THEIR ARE A NUMBER OF VARIABLES SUCH AS SEER RATINGS THAT CAN REALLY DRIVE THE PRICE UP.TRY TO GET A RELIABLE DEALER .THEIR ARE STILL SOME FREON 22 UNITS STILL OUT BUT ALL FREON 22 UNITS ARE BEING FASED OUT FOR FREON 410. GOOD LUCK

[sinton66]

With the price of copper spiralling upward, you should definitely buy sooner than later. They will go higher.

[nobogey72]

Originally posted by kaorder1999
I am in need of replacing one in our rent house. How much can I expect to pay for a 2 ton unit?

No, but I had to repair my AC ligament in my right knee in 1971. I'm thinking both cost about the same, but the recovery time is much less with the ac unit.:)

[injuredinmelee]

but I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[Old Green]

Replaced mine in December 2007. 4 ton unit inside and outside equipment only. $8400.00 dollars. Could have gotten a lower ER Rating and fewer whistles and bells for $3200.00.

[GreenMonster]

I am in the process right now. Outside unit, inside unit, new gas furnace, 3.5 ton, installation, tax, and everything $3000 for a Goodman. Probably should have gone ahead and changed out duct work too, but I'm cheap.

[waterboy]

I had to replace my outside unit (condensor) and inside unit (evaporator) in January '06. It's a 4-ton with an EER rating of 13.0 . It cost me $1344.00 cash. That was a bargain after pricing around. Most of the bids I got were in the $2100-2800 range. Of course, the duct work, wiring, and copper lines were already there and did not have to be replaced.

[PPHSfan]

I can get you a nice system for just south of four grand.

[kaorder1999]

I was able to replace the condenser only....new Gibson unit for $1400. That was the cost of the unit and having it installed.

[rangerjim]

One thing to consider - if you get something 15 SEER or above you are eligible for a $500 tax right off on your '08 taxes. We replaced our unit with a 4 ton SEER 15 for about $5500

[Old Green]

Originally posted by rangerjim
One thing to consider - if you get something 15 SEER or above you are eligible for a $500 tax right off on your '08 taxes. We replaced our unit with a 4 ton SEER 15 for about $5500 Mine had a 19SEER rating. Got my $500 tax off the '08 taxes:thumbsup:

[Sftball4Life]

I have two quotes in my hands right now. Mine was an AC/Heat Pump unit - 3 ton.

Payne AC/Heat Pump Unit w/auxillary heat strips - $5195
American Standard AC Unit and Electric Heat (no pump) - $5350