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Originally Posted by Graspher
I only have one fact for you but nevertheless I’m going to say that $15,000 is a dream that won’t be coming true.
We just had a 2 ton Mitsubishi split unit installed by Kalos - $5,000. That leaves $10,000 for the construction cost. Given the level of demand around here - I doubt that 10k will even be close.
For those who are wondering - yes, Kalos did a fantastically thorough install. I will be using them for all my HVAC needs moving forward.
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Thank you,
The size of an AC is based on the size of the room, the number of zones, insulation of the room, etc.
According to what I have found, 600 sqft requires about 12,000 BTUs. So, a 2 ton (24,000) BTU would cool an 800 sqft area. Our Lanai is 126 sqft - so would need a 5000 BTU unit. I can't find one that small, but if I got a 6000 BTU (1/2 ton) they sell for $700 to $1000 depending on quality and features.
Installation amounts to mounting two small boxes, one inside and one outside, and drilling a 2-inch hole through the wall for the coolant lines to pass through. If I can't get a contractor to mount the units and drill the hole for less than $1000, I will do it myself.
I appreciate the information, and I am clueless about the construction costs. My question posted here is so I have some idea of a ball park before I start getting quotes. I don't trust most contractors here, I think there are so many old people with too much money that contractors are used to an inflated market.