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| Crusty old curmudgeon  |
As stated, our 32 year old Trane XL70 furnace died and I got a bid to replace it with a Rheem. They will use the existing ducts. The only thing that will be changed is the furnace itself. Does $8,600 seem high to you? I checked and the retail cost of the unit is roughly $1,200. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | ||
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JUST the furnace ? Sounds high to me without knowing any other details . | |||
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| Crusty old curmudgeon |
Yeah, just replace and hook-up and dispose of the old furnace. That would mean it's mostly labor doesn't it? It is winter in the NW with cold temps the norm and we are in a hurry to get heat going again. This is a reputable company that has good reviews. I can't help but think we are being taken advantage of. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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I think so, depending on warranty, etc. we had both our furnace and ac replaced about 2-3 years ago with a Trane. It’s a really good higher end model, can’t quite recall what they called it, but something about a dual type. Got a discount for getting both at the same time, and total cost was around 14k. So, furnace could be around your 8k price, as long as the warranty is good. Think ours came with a lifetime on service, and 10 yr on parts, something like that. We’ve been really happy with both. Make sure you are being offered any discounts, check the warranty out first. | |||
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Get another bid , or two . | |||
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I paid far less for whole new system (in/out). It was a buddy that owed me a favor and 4 years ago or so, but it was $4k for builder grade basic system. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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^^^ this But it could be reasonable depending on what the equipment is and what they have to do to install it. The only way to know is to compare or to trust your installer. You don't want to over pay but if you under pay you could get compromises on the transaction too. | |||
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Disposal fee from wherever they're taking the old furnace? If there's asbestos or something involved, that could be a significant charge. In 2010 or so I had my old electric furnace and water heater replaced with Trane gas ones, and AC installed. Including having the gas line run from out under the street into the garage, the bill came to a little over $13K. 11 years ago. | |||
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I also agree with this. Your quote sounds outrageous, but without another to compare it to, it may be in the ballpark of “normal”. ________________________________________ -- Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past me I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain. -- | |||
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| Crusty old curmudgeon |
The other ones I've contacted say they are 2 to 4 weeks out, but the company I'm talking about can do the job this Monday. ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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Maybe where you live, but not here! I do boiler replacement for way less than that (which is more time consuming for less) I would ask for recommendations & getting other estimates!! Friends and neighbors are who you want to talk to!!! _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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Many HVAC company’s had multiple price increases last year 7 yrs ago I had a Hell heat pump installed (inside and outside units) was $7500 I had a string of issues, parts warrantied, service calls and labor added up quick Replaced it this past summer with a top tier Trane inside and out with new ducts $26,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Live today as if it may be your last and learn today as if you will live forever | |||
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And guess why they have time to do it!! Not busy because they are robbers!! _________________________________________________ "Once abolish the God, and the Government becomes the God." --- G.K. Chesterton | |||
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| Crusty old curmudgeon |
This one comes with a 10 year parts and labor warranty. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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| Ammoholic |
They recycle them. Cut out coils then the rest for scrap metal prices. They get a few bucks to get rid of trash. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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| Crusty old curmudgeon |
One thing I failed to mention is the financing. $3,000 down with the balance of $5,600 at 0% interest for 24 months. That seems like a fair deal to me. Jim ________________________ "If you can't be a good example, then you'll have to be a horrible warning" -Catherine Aird | |||
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| Ammoholic |
It's not zero financing. The financing is rolled into inflated pricing. Please do as others suggested and get 2-3 more quotes. Jesse Sic Semper Tyrannis | |||
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| in the end karma always catches up |
I paid 11k for AC / furnace and some duct work. It’s a variable speed and was the top of the three levels they gave us. " The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State" Art 1 Sec 32 Indiana State Constitution YAT-YAS | |||
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If you're replacing a low-efficiency furnace with a standard-efficiency or high-efficiency furnace, there'll be more than just ripping out the old and installing the new. Old low-efficiency furnace exhaust used unlined chimneys. You can still use a traditional chimney with a standard-efficiency furnace (±80%), but it'll have to have a stainless steel liner dropped in. A high-efficiency furnace (90-97%) will have to have a new, horizontal exhaust installed. "America is at that awkward stage. It's too late to work within the system,,,, but too early to shoot the bastards." -- Claire Wolfe "If we let things terrify us, life will not be worth living." -- Seneca the Younger, Roman Stoic philosopher | |||
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The $1,200 sounds low. Does that include freight and taxes? Any additional parts needed to make the furnace work? Gas connections? It also depends on how fast you need the Furnace. If they say they can be there tomorrow, I'm sure there is a premium tacked on for the expediency. Yes, the $8,600 feels a bit high, but is it money better spent getting heat back into the house? Another thought. Ask them what the price is if you pay cash. Should go down a couple points. We will never know world peace, until three people can simultaneously look each other straight in the eye Liberals are like pussycats and Twitter is Trump's laser pointer to keep them busy while he takes care of business - Rey HRH. | |||
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