AC Sticker Shock!!!

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I just recently had an air conditioner condenser unit replaced in June in my California duplex.The bill was for $2200 for a 3 ton with r-22 Freon.The second unit just went out and now I am quoted $2800 for 14 seer 31/2 ton. Apparently California has upped the minimum seer to 14. I am out of state so my property manager has been handling the quotes .When I look up the unit on the internet they sell for about $1500 I cant believe it costs over a$1000 for a change out . Any ideas or advice to cut the costs?

[Charlie Fitzgerald]

I feel your pain...(although I think the pricing you are getting is fair) this is precisely why I have had a Home Warranty on every rental property I have ever owned.  $400-600 a year per rental...covers everything major that can go wrong for $55-$75 per service call.  I've had A/C's repaired and replaced...plumbing main line cracks replaced, dishwasher's repaired and replaced, garage door opener's repaired and replaced.  Electronic circuit board on refrigerator replaced...best investment in my opinion an investor can make.