This depends upon what has to be done to install the AC unit and what type of AC unit you are having installed.
If it is just to place the Evapourator coil over a standard furnace and the condenser coil just outside the wall close the where the furnace is located, then the price is high.
If there has to be changes to the air ducting and/or the condenser coil (outside unit) is quite far from the evapourator coil (inside unit) then the price may be correct or even on the low side.
Also if the condenser unit is located far from the Electric panel, there will be an extra charge for the wiring and if it must be run through finished rooms this will also cost extra. it may be your responsibility to fix any damage done to finished walls, ceilings, etc.
Read the following:
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Selecting contractors:
1/ Look up local contractors first. work out from the closest to your location. If someone you trust has had work done
similar to yours, ask them about the contractor they used. If they were completely satisfied with their
contractor(s), ask for their telephone number.
2/ Select at least 5 your are interested
3/ Do a google/yahoo search on each of the contractors you are interested in; look for praises (check who is writing the praises to see if they have any connection to
the contractor
4/ When you are satisfied with at least 3 contractors per job, have them give you written estimates with details of work
to be done, terms, guarantee(s), cost of extras (how much do they charge if they find something not covered by the contract), paymant schedules if necessary and
whatever else you can think of to protect yourself.
5/ If the contractor tries to pressure you into signing the contract immediately with a high deposit (more than 15% - deposits over 10% normally are not paid untill material is delivered and left at your site) reject that contractor. Be careful, high pressure can be someone who sounds very convincing, but has
many reasons why you should sign on the dotted line NOW.
6/ It is always good to have another adult with you when a contractor inspects the work to be done.
7/ If you do not get at least 3 written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet) , go back to 1. repeat until you get written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet).
Read the estimates over with some who has some knowledge of the work that has to be done.
This may take longer than you thought; do not rush into it. Research, research, and more research helps.
When you are ready choose by being informed.
Good Luck
6K is not too much from a top of line company:Lennox/Trane, e.g.
A Goodman/American Standard/Rheem will do the job and cost appoximately 4K, plus or minus.
South east Michigan area
