Fair price for a 3 ton central heat/air unit

[leetheman81]

Downstairs hvac unit has about bit the dust and need new unit put in. Split level home about 1300 square feet downstairs. Received a quote of right at 4k installed for a 3 ton carrier unit. Havent gotten but 1 quote and took 3 days to have that company come give me a price. Is this a good price or should i get a few more quotes before giving these guys the go ahead? It's only gonna get hotter i know and they can start/finish the job on friday. Just looking for feedback from those of you who know and/or have had a unit put in within last 6 months-year time frame. I assume that like everything else prices have gone up as of late.
Thanks ODT!

 

[JDUB]

Did he give you a sheet with the quoted equipment serials on it?

Is the basement mostly covered with earth? the reason I ask if insulated well then a 3 ton in todays Seer ratings (efficiency) prob at least a 13seer Won’t be needed for 1300sq ft. I have a 3 ton for 1800 sq ft that is not even insulated well.

On a flip side. A carrier unit is a good one for sure. Just make sure it’s not a Payne…technically made with carrier parts and is just fine btw but not as expensive as carrier.

 

[leetheman81]

No basement here and i believe its insulated fairly well. House holds temp well but no sir, no serials were provided. Just a walk through and verbal price given and a handshake

 

[JDUB]

Oh apologies first floor I got it now. was The work just for a direct swapout of the indoor and outdoor unit, new line sets and refrigerant? Then take all trash? For a three ton unit. That’s about right.

 

[leetheman81]

Sorry i was mistaken, it's a 14.5 sear Rheem, not a Carrier

 

[leetheman81]

Oh apologies first floor I got it now. was The work just for a direct swapout of the indoor and outdoor unit, new line sets and refrigerant? Then take all trash? For a three ton unit. That’s about right.

Yes sir complete install cleanup etc

 

[JDUB]

Yes that’s about the price for a swap out of that size and scope.

 

[leetheman81]

Yes that’s about the price for a swap out of that size and scope.

Thanks pal!

 

[rockyfatcat]

I was going to have you contact captain Dave captdave77 . Then I saw how far you are.

He is in the business and knows this stuff

 

[Jason456]

13 seer is no longer available almost every a/c and coil now it 15 seer. Are they installing the whole system and what is there warranty?