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Adding central heating/AC?
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Hibryd
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Posts: 262
Registered: 04-15-2008
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A few of the open homes we've been to lately haven't had central heating or AC, just wall heaters and/or window AC units in a few rooms. I know they're doing some cool (no pun intended) things with modern systems (like ductless AC), but I have no idea how much something that like would cost, or if they can even install it in all homes. Does anyone know even a ballpark figure of how much something like adding a heating system would cost for your standard South Bay 3/2 home? Message Edited by Hibryd on 11-07-2009 06:40 PM
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11-07-2009 06:33 PM
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Re: Adding central heating/AC?
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amateur
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Registered: 12-04-2007
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Make sure to specify exactly the namebrand and model number of the furnace. That's where a grifter contractor can really do a number on you. Don't be too greedy, leave the honest contractor an honest wage and profit. Reputation counts.
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11-07-2009 10:47 PM
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Re: Adding central heating/AC?
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IrisInom
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Registered: 02-02-2009
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I just replaced a furnace and ducting on a 1300 square foot house in Santa Cruz County. I got an ultra efficient furnace ($1800 in combined rebates) and added on an allergy filter (about $300). We didn't replace the cold air returns. I paid $7500 before rebates. I rejected the ultra-low and ultra-high bids and used a medium sized company recommended by a contractor. I was lucky and picked an excellent contractor. A construction-savvy friend was here during installation and was completely impressed by the quality of the workmanship. I might have spent less, but I'm very happy with what I got. Amateur is right; reputation counts.
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11-10-2009 07:47 PM
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