A homeowner in Fresno, California, needed to replace two HVAC systems. The first company’s cash quote was $76,554.22; the homeowner had expected something near $25,000. In a thread from February 2024, they were planning to get more quotes.
One detail would have stopped me before I compared that number with anything else: the quote did not include removing the old HVAC system. If I’m buying a replacement, I want that written down before I decide what the price covers.
The Quotes
The first company quoted $76,554.22 cash for two replacement systems. Its list described a 2.5-ton unit with single-stage cooling and an 80% single-stage furnace, plus a 5-ton unit with single-stage cooling. A master-bedroom supply duct was listed, too…