On Fri, 04 Aug 2006 18:28:34 GMT, Danny G. wrote:
Our contractor quoted us $5,000 for installation of Trane 15i air
conditioner. That includes both inside as well as outside unit.

Is that reasonable?



Thats a 16 SEER split system heat pump right?

These links might be useful.
http://trane.com/residential/product...mps/xl15i.aspx
http://trane.com/Residential/Product...s/Compare.aspx

This is a A/C:

http://www.trane.com/residential/pro...ers/xl15i.aspx

We have gas heating.

You might want to call your local building department or whatever and
ask them about the new rules for "duct leakage" and whats required by
them.

I figure, this contractor must know about it, they have been around
for decades. If it was some fly by night HVAC guy, I would worry a lot
more.

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