• @[email protected]
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    79 months ago

    I had a split ac unit installed about 5 years ago and it cost me like 1300€. What are they charging for it where you live then?

    • Altima NEO
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      39 months ago

      $16,000-20,000 usd for a 2-3 head mini split heat pump

      • @kokopelli
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        49 months ago

        Where? If you look online (in the US at least) they are about $2000

        • @[email protected]
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          59 months ago

          Yeah, but unless you can install it yourself you’re gonna have a shitty experience. 5/6 companies I called up wouldn’t even touch my self bought equipment, and the one that did charged me out the ass for it. Basically, something like 10k-15k in labor costs. It’s bullshit. And for anything warranty related you need the license number of the installation contractor before you can even file anything.

          • @kokopelli
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            39 months ago

            Installing it didn’t seem too bad… You can get ones with pre-pressurized lines and you just cut a hole through the wall and put it on a cement pad. Saying that, I might be a bit more comfortable with hands-on things than the average person

    • Lou Frogno
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      9 months ago

      Heat pumps installations are a racket out in the US right now, it’s artificial expense to pad out pockets, there is no practical reason it need be that expensive.

    • GhostalmediaOPM
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      19 months ago

      Depends on the system, the living space, and the existing HVAC. The box itself can be well under $2k USD, but things like upgrading your ducting can add a lot to the bill if you have a central air system.