On Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:57:06 -0800 (PST), wrote:




So, a legitimate company won't negotiate? Seems rather odd given the
state of
the economy. With new construction in the tank, I'm really surprised
that these guys
aren't negotiating even more.

Did you check alpinehomeair.com?
I looked out of curiosity and when I plugged in my zip they gave me
about 8 local HVAC companies to contact - supposedly who would install
what I bought at the Alpine site.
You don't want to get raped on an install.
Let those with cash falling out of their ears get raped.
Your $4k price include new evap/compressor/condensor?
$8200 is bull**** for this.
BTW, you might want to reconsider that tax credit.
Seems it's got you rushing to a decision.
Going to 16 SEER on the 5-ton A/C to get $1500 costs you almost $2k
more.
You could probably do with less than 5-ton too.
There's some chance the $1500 credit will be reinstated.
Wouldn't count on it though unless the furnace/window/insulation mfgs
get Jack Abramoff working on the Congress.
I'm sure the Tea Party folks will be as easily bought off as those
they replaced.
I dropped the HVAC group. No sense talking to prima donnas who think
100 bucks an hour is well beneath them, like the last guy.
**** 'em. They want to act like lawyers, you don't want them.
You can get good HVAC installers for far less.
Ask around - you'll find a moonlighter.

--Vic