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Can someone please give me some advice ? I own a small business and have a pricing question. I am going to change out a furnace.I am removing a york 76k btu furnace and installing a amana 80k BTU Amana unit.I paid $$$.00 for this unit.how many man hours wound be required and how much should I charge.I live in New Jersey.Any advise would be help full.
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barryb123
Last edited by jpsmith1cm; 01-12-2013 at 10:21 PM. Reason: pricing
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If you've never installed a furnace you shouldn't try it unless someone helping you is a qualified installer.
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I have done this about 35 times ,but some jobs take longer then others. this changeout took 8 hrs.how many hrs is normal.
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no offense, but after 35 installs you should know how to price one. we really can't tell you how without seeing the job. i have had them take 2 hours and i've had them take 12 hours. as been said, no 2 jobs are the same.Originally Posted by barryb123
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X2, people's lives are at risk. Do you own an hvac business?
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yes i own a business and i have 20 years exp.I have done about 200 installations but they are all comm units.I wanted to know how long it takes to change out a domestic 80 percent unit and how much to charge if i bought the unit for $.
thanks barry
Last edited by beenthere; 01-13-2013 at 07:11 PM. Reason: Price
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Prices are not allowed in the open forums. Nor are pricing discussions. Get your post count up to 30 and apply for pro membership, and access to the Business and marketing forum.
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Edited pricing and moved to AOP Commercial
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As many as are needed to do the job right. Each job should be individually price because each job will have its own requirements to do it right.
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1. there is no standard rule
2. cause of venting needs
3. combustion make up air needs
4. gas piping needs
5. electrical upgrades required to meet current code
6. evap coil install, is it clear or is the top of a door way interfere, is it a basement, closet, or attic install, up flow, downflow or horizonal?
7. does the current tstat work with the furnace or does it needa special one for digital signal?"
this isnt an all inclusive list,
However each line adds costs, thus no standard rules can be applied, unless you are seeking a flat rate rule that is tripple what these jobs should cost
If you cant cool it
HEAT THE Hello out of it
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wheres feng,,,when we need his expertice
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Last edited by jpsmith1cm; 01-22-2013 at 05:42 AM. Reason: non AOP member
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