Investor · Huntsville, AL · Member since 2015 · 66 posts · 45 votes
Good evening! I'm attempting to try and get a quick and dirty estimate to install an HVAC into a home described above. I'm using the BP calculator and went to ensure I've got a reasonable estimate on my costs. I'll physically see the home tomorrow, but based on the photos, there are no vents or duct work, just a few A/C units. I'm going to assume for calculation purposes that a full install will be required.
This is a rent ready property. Former tenants were using A/C window units.
I'll be seeking some estimates/bids in from contractors at the beginning of the week, but wanted an idea of what to expect cost wise as well as the see if there is a good rule of thumb to keep in mind when looking at future investment opportunities.
There's a lot of factors that play into it and you didn't provide much info. House on slab? On crawl, basement? One story or two? Older house or relatively new? Well insulated or not? If the power doesn't need to be upgraded and you're talking about replacing or installing everything HVAC related you would probably be looking at $5k to $7k if it's a newer house. If you need a bigger load center or something it could be a lot more. Does the house have a gas furnace? Also depends on whether you're going to a heat pump (common in that area) or a furnace with straight AC. (ps, I'm not an HVAC contractor)
There's a lot of factors that play into it and you didn't provide much info. House on slab? On crawl, basement? One story or two? Older house or relatively new? Well insulated or not? If the power doesn't need to be upgraded and you're talking about replacing or installing everything HVAC related you would probably be looking at $5k to $7k if it's a newer house. If you need a bigger load center or something it could be a lot more. Does the house have a gas furnace? Also depends on whether you're going to a heat pump (common in that area) or a furnace with straight AC. (ps, I'm not an HVAC contractor)
About 300 per vent. Probably about 3000 for that size home maybe a bit more. Not including returns figure about 100 including material excluding finish work.
400 sq ft per ton = 3 ton 3.5 if really old home.
Can panel hold new load?
Why not leave it wall units? Is it normal for neighborhood?
Great information from everyone and thanks! Looks like I have some more homework to do. @Javier D., the neighborhood varies, but probably more central air than units. The price on the home was greatly reduced in part to no central air.
Sadly for me, an offer was made on the home and is pending. It was a nice gem for the area.