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Darryn Dunn
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Cost to Add Central A/C?

Darryn Dunn
  • Real Estate Broker
  • Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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Hello everyone! I haven't posted on this forum in over three years so I apologize in advance if this is the wrong category for this question!

I am currently underwriting one of my first residential triplex deals that I'm looking to purchase and flip. The project is in South Florida (Palm Beach County) so, as you can imagine, it's HOT! The units currently have window A/C units but I am considering the thought of adding central A/C. 

They are small 2/1 units so I'm assuming 2-ton units should be sufficient. Has anyone here done this that can give me a rough idea of what this may cost me ALL IN per unit? Thank you in advance for your help!

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Patrick L.
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Patrick L.
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2 ton will be fine, installation cost will vary.   It's going to depend on the number of drops, how easy it is to run duct work (a large attic will be favorable), electrical (do your existing panels have the capacity to add central?  Being a new cut in you'll also need an electrician to do the wiring.    My guess would be a minimum of $4k/each, get a bunch of bids as they will vary by thousands.  

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