Friday, June 1, 2012

About Approx how much would it cost to have central AC put into a house without existing duct work

Approx how much would it cost to have central AC put into a house without existing duct work?
I know there are TONS of variables that will affect the cost. It's a medium sized 4 bedroom house in Pittsburgh PA, built in 1918 with 3 smallish additions on the 1st floor. Want to cool the first floor (2 bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen, and bathroom) and the second floor (2 bedrooms and one bathroom). I just looking for a very rough estimate/ballpark figure. Thanks!
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You've got it right! No one can give you even a ballpark figure., Get 2-3 estimates
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As another poster has indicated, your best bet is to seek the assessment of a local AC contractor in your area to get the actual local going rate in your area---as the cost of labor and material varies by location. Fortunately, there are plenty of local AC contractors seeking to give free estimates with no obligation, and taking advantage of this is the consumer-smart way to go about finding an accurate answer to your question. A local AC contractor can easily assist you in this project of yours. If you negotiate well with the contractor and he buys the materials (i.e., the AC, etc.) for you, you may try to have him pass the discounted cost of the materials to you in exchange for giving him the installation job, as usually contractors get discounts (called "contractor's discounts" / "contractor's price") when buying from suppliers because of the many purchases they make as required by their jobs.. Getting free estimates from local AC contractors is the key to your success in this home improvement project of yours. Here's a great link to a handyman site that offers free very resourceful information to assist you in your project, and, ultimately, selecting a local AC contractor in an effort to have you get treated fairly by the contractor: Info on AC contractors: http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_Free_Estimates_AC.htm I'm sure you'll find the information you need, specifically the tips, useful as it relates to being treated fairly by contractors and exploring the consumer-wise approach of getting free written estimates to find the best contractor in your area. . Source(s): The Internet. Just whatever is available online and what I have on my mind, including the inclusion of relevant sites, like the one cited that came about from my efforts, which is intended to be useful. Helping people get the relevant info they want is great.