fishguy1123 Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 I'm about to have a new furnace installed and want to make sure I'm getting a reasonable labor quote to swap the old with the new.. Anyone in the trade I can bounce a cpl things off? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcquinn Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have been at it for 25 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishguy1123 Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Can you give me an idea what an average labor cost would be to swap one out? Mine is a downflow unit, ranch style home with a crawlspace. Furnace is in a utility room and has central air with the coil mounted below the furnace. I'm replaceing a 30+ yr old unit with an 80% 100,000 btu unit and the contractor quoted 6-800 labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcquinn Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Usually whatever the material costs they just double for labor, so that would be in line. That should be on the easy side as there would not be much sheet metal work. But the venting could be a hassle if you are replacing an older furnace with a 90% one with PVC venting. Seems like they left room to cut you some slack if it goes smooth. There are a lot people who put them in for a lot less but when things go wrong you can never get ahold of them to make it right. Make sure they are licensed,insured and getting a permit if required in your area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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