Is $4,250 to remove a wood furnace and reconfigure HVAC ductwork a fair price?
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I want to get rid of a Big Jack wood furnace in my basement that was installed inline with my central ductwork for the first floor by the previous homeowners. We don't use it, and it kills the efficiency of my system with leaks, sucking up heat/AC before it can be distributed. I was surprised by the quoted price of $4250, as I was prepared for around $1500 max. I don't know much about sheet metal work and was just surprised at the price, so I wanted to get an idea if it was in line with what others would expect or seemed generally high.
Quote Details
This quote is for the removal of an existing Big Jack wood furnace and the reconfiguration of central ductwork in the basement. - Removal of the Big Jack wood furnace. - Reconfiguration of the 90° elbow coming out of the air handler to face right and tie into the main trunk. - Installation of two flex ducts to tie back into the main trunk in the area where the stove was previously tapped in. - The work aims to remove inefficient ductwork and redirect airflow for improved system efficiency.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$4,250
Quote Date
May 24, 2025
Brand/model
Big Jack wood furnace
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