Heat Pump Pricing

[Justin McDaniel]

Hi all,

Looking for suggestions on a 1.5 ton heat pump replacement for 900sf condo.  From my research (google), it seems I should be finding pricing close to the $3k range, but so far two quotes have come in ~$5,600, and another at $6,800.  I looked up the system to be used for one of the $5,600 quotes and the complete system costs ~$1,800 shipped.  Why then would the installation come in at nearly $4k more (for a one day install)???

So I am curious, do any of you buy the unit yourself and then just hire out the install?  It seems like perhaps a lot of that markup must be tied to the unit itself, or is this pricing reasonable?

Perhaps I am missing something.  Any advice would be greatly appreciated.  I am in the Charlotte, NC area in case anyone is local.

Thanks!!