Browse Forums Heating, Cooling & Insulation Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 3Jan 28, 2010 6:42 pm ... built a Promenade with Clarendon. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=25104 20-10-09 - excavation and piering completed ... 12-04-10 - Basins fixed. Connecting to the electrical grid 23-04-10 - PCI 07-05-10 - HANDOVER! Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 9Jan 29, 2010 11:52 am Lex indoor unit Oops my mistake, I originally said "I agree the outdoor unit can easily be done post build ..." I should now say, "the indoor unit can easily be done post build - in most cases. We have the 2nd largest Actron model and didn't need to butcher any sarking or trusses". The rest of what I said can remain intact. The original question "is this a good quote", well that depends on *exactly which model and size* Aircon is being quoted on, how many zones and how many controllers. "Is the 'duct-only' option at $3500 good", again that depends on exactly what's included with that. Does that at least include wiring for 2 controllers? I would double check that. There's another thread where the owner assumed as much but it won't get done, disappointment. If an elaborate system like the Ultima is wanted and the "duct-only" option is chosen I would not assume all the additional wiring will be included, I'd confirm that. Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 10Jan 29, 2010 12:12 pm juljas ...I was under the impression that it costs the same whether you do it while building or after handover... We usually charge more for installations during construction because it takes several visits instead of a one hitter... Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 11Jan 29, 2010 12:24 pm the 2nd largest Actron model and didn't need to butcher any sarking or trusses". heheheh, this is funny Yeah, I can only imagine how physically large the indoor unit has to be not to be able to fit through the usual opening in the ceiling. Lucky the OP doesn't seem to be after a large unit anyway ... Seriously, there was a video somewhere on utube which opended my eyes ... IceMan juljas ...I was under the impression that it costs the same whether you do it while building or after handover... We usually charge more for installations during construction because it takes several visits instead of a one hitter... Well, how unfair is this for the poor home builder! When I called around to get quotes to sort out this exact dilemma which the OP is having - I got the opposite response, sort of "mmm, oooo, well I'm gonna have to charge you bla bla because it's more complicated for me because whatever ... " So, now it's actually cheaper, at least for this company ... Not happy Jen ... My signature is distracting people from my wise posts ... Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 12Jan 29, 2010 12:34 pm Lex ...Well, how unfair is this for the poor home builder! When I called around to get quotes to sort out this exact dilemma which the OP is having - I got the opposite response, sort of "mmm, oooo, well I'm gonna have to charge you bla bla because it's more complicated for me because whatever ... " So, now it's actually cheaper, at least for this company ... Not happy Jen ... Sorry...! There are also more possibilities during construction which adds to the cost... Re: Air-con - Get only ducting or get fully installed ? 13Jan 29, 2010 6:15 pm Most installers will charge LESS during construction as certainly it is easier to run wiring and ducting with no plaster up. Yes, there may be more visits to the site, however most installers are doing more than one job in the construction area and it does allow the most efficient use of time. With that being said.....it also depends on how much your builder is whacking on top for his spending money. He most certainly won't be arranging it for nothing and some love to obtain their toys! How do you remove one of these ceiling air con vents? And is it possible to disconnect the duct joined to the vent from inside the house, without going into the roof cavity? 0 6573 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. Does this placement sound reasonable to you? Also, I plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room… 0 0 Hi all, sorting out the ducted air con for a 350sqm double story house. I think i plan to have 6 zones I think. Living room (mainly for entertainment so not used often),… 0 0 |