2007-06-26 11:28:34 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
You have a wide range of prices, as there are very expensive units, and there are low-cost "economical" units. The economical units cost more to run, as they will have a lower SEER rating. A higher SEER unit will cost more up front, as it has more sophisticated technology, but will cost less to operate. When requesting quotes, compare similar units SEER ratings, and warranty. The Warranty will tell you the expected lifespan of the unit. Also verify if the warranty covers parts AND labor, or just parts. Labor can make up for a low-cost part. Some warranty's require the unit to be serviced by a factory representative each year.
Average lifespan of a good machine that is maintained is 20 years. I've seen 30 year old machines operating within capacity. I've seen economical units that need to be replaced after five years.
2007-06-26 14:01:58 · answer #1 · answered by OrakTheBold 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you have a central heating system, it is much cheaper than if you have baseboards due to the fact that all ductwork is already in place. In most cases, a central heater can be converted to do both heating and cooling. The cost of installation of the system depends on what brand and how large the compressor needs to be. Call for estimates and get 3 or more estimates and a statement of work before you sign a contract for the installation. A statement of work will lay out how the installer plans on installing the system and what warrantees are in place on the workmanship and on the unit.
2016-05-21 03:01:30 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I bought my house it was 10 years old and still had the original unit. After a couple of problems with it I replaced it with a unit that was one ton larger in capacity that the other. I cost me $5500.00 total but it was a great investment, since a finished basement was not in the original ecuation. So if you plan to upgrade your unit, first take a look at house and ask yourself this question: what had been added since they built it?. Then calculate that you might need a bigger unit, in some case you might need two level units, specially if some parts of your house are hard to cool or heat. By now it might cost you around $12K for the whole thing including installation (don't try to do it yourself). At least you should get tree good estimates that include the installation and removal of the old unit.
2007-06-26 11:53:34 · answer #3 · answered by Geradeaus 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Price is going to determine which part of the country you live in, quality of the unit and how "greedy" the HVAC company is. My Top model 14 seer 4 ton unit in WI is about 2200.00 and you should be able to get anywhere from 15+ years out of it. Call around get estimates and do your research.
2007-06-26 17:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Craig R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
est. 6-7 thousand and last about 10 years some come with a warranty.
2007-06-26 11:34:03 · answer #5 · answered by honeycitoneno 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋