Is $6,000 to add HVAC zoning to separate 1st and 2nd floors a fair price?
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My AC doesn’t reach very well in a couple bedrooms on the 2nd floor. This quote seems very expensive to me. I am getting another quote and making a decision from there.
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The quote is for adding zone dampers to create separate HVAC zones for the first and second floors of the home. - HVAC Zoning: Add zone dampers- Zones Created: 1st floor and 2nd floor separate zones
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Category
HVAC
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
June 25, 2025
Location
Illinois
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