Costs for Replacing a Broken HVAC System
If you are mulling over replacing your broken HVAC system with a new one, you have come to the right place. Understandably, replacing a broken HVAC system can become a confusing one, especially when there are so many excellent options available in the market. This article attempts to enlist some factors you might want to consider before making a new purchase. Read on.
How to choose the best replacement?
Buying a new HVAC replacement can be like buying a new car. You know that the price is going to be high, but you also know that the price you pay HAS TO BE FAIR. There are so many high and low quality options to choose from. There are known brands that might not assure quality while there are unknown brands that might be just right.
- Focus on costs for a lifetime versus short term: First time costs include the immediate expenses you would incur with immediate purchase. The ductwork installation, accessory components, and upgrades (if necessary). Life time costs include post installation charges, maintenance charges, operational costs etc.
- Check if you just need isolated upgrades: Those may include repair costs meted for upgraded ductwork (for example, upgrading from a singular unit to zoned system) etc.
- Tally with the list of average HVAC system costs: The average costs for some of the popular HVAC systems are : Air Handler– $2,500 – $3,500
- Heat pump – $5,000 to $6,000
- Furnace – $4,000 to $5,000
