Split Heat Pump Installation

13 years ago

Is there a way to estimate a reasonable charge for the labor portion to install a 2-ton split system in a 2 story house? I am removing the old system (for fun). The air handler is in an upstairs closet-like space and will use existing duct-work ... nothing complicated. Besides replacing the line-set (which took 2 guys about an hour the last time it was replaced), it would be delivering the units from 30-minutes away, setting them, making all the connections, testing the system, etc. The installer is a 1-man operation that has serviced my existing units well and has also been recommended by a commercial installer and a city inspector ... so I have confidence that it will be a quality job.

I'll know what the unit and supplies cost, so I'm just talking about the installer's labor and profit.

--Thomas

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tigerdunes
13 years ago
Don't care to respond to posts like this.

Labor rates vary from city to city, market to market, not to mention the competitiveness in your area.

Persons on this forum can't see the job or the scope of the work involved.

Sorry.

IMO
mike_home
13 years ago
As a general rule of thumb in my area of the country, the installed price is twice the cost of the equipment. This will cover all other miscellaneous parts, materials, refrigerant, labor cost, travel costs, equipment use, general overhead, and profit.

This post was edited by mike_home on Tue, May 7, 13 at 20:27
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gThomas
Original Author
13 years ago
I hear you and thanks for your comments.

I live in Huntsville, AL, USA (a city of about 150,000 people).

The market is not very competitive here because the average consumer does not understand HVAC equipment and/or can't do simple business math ... so they get whatever they get. I, personally, hate to be one of those people. I want to know enough to decide if I'm getting a great deal, a good deal, or getting ripped off.

I know extras are extra and problems are extra. All I'm trying to figure out ... not to the penny... but within a range of reason ... is a cost for the project as described.
gThomas
Original Author
13 years ago
Thanks mike_home ... this is a helpful start.
gThomas
Original Author
13 years ago
mike_home,

The total price ended up at $3500. My friend in the business estimated $1500-$1800 for no-frills SEER-13 Rheem hardware ... so you were spot on. Knowing that I have a highly recommended installer who will stand behind his work, I think I have a deal that is fair to both of us. Also, he's coming this morning to install it ... which was his promise when he came to look at the job last week ... so, to me, that's another good sign.

Thanks for your help,

--Thomas