[jrref]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

My next door neighbor is a snowbird and she once asked me to oversee the installation of a new compressor that was under a parts only warranty. It took two guys from Munn's about 8 hours to install a new compressor in her condenser unit. The labor charge was $900.

Seems cheap at approximately $100/hr for 2 guys, but OK.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jrref

Seems cheap at approximately $100/hr for 2 guys, but OK.

I agree that it seemed cheap to me too. But that is what they charged.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

My next door neighbor is a snowbird and she once asked me to oversee the installation of a new compressor that was under a parts only warranty. It took two guys from Munn's about 8 hours to install a new compressor in her condenser unit. The labor charge was $900.

That must have been for a seasoned tech and a helper. Not a bad price. Every case is different so doesn't hurt to price out both options.

[kilowatt]

21 years and still going

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by kilowatt

21 years and still going

Here in TV??

[Craig Vernon]

Since it seems we are neighbors now. : ) We are both in the same spot 13 years original Carrier unit still working when I left and only one neighbor replaced so far that I spoke with. Whoever said Carrier is cheapest unit builder could've installed is completely wrong. I have worked on heating and ac equipment for years but Ohio is a different animal. Following post.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Craig Vernon

Since it seems we are neighbors now. : ) We are both in the same spot 13 years original Carrier unit still working when I left and only one neighbor replaced so far that I spoke with. Whoever said Carrier is cheapest unit builder could've installed is completely wrong. I have worked on heating and ac equipment for years but Ohio is a different animal. Following post.

What I think was said is the builder installed the basic single stage Carrier system. You are correct. Although its basic, it's a very good system.

I'm not sure when this started but in the new builds, if you do your own build vs a spec home, you have the option of a single stage, multi-stage or variable speed inverter system. Of course at different price points. I have some friends who moved to Middleton and built and all opted for the Variable speed inverter system.