Is $1,500 to upsize master bedroom ducts and move attachment points a fair price?
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My house is 2200 sq ft, mainly one floor with 200 sq ft above the garage. I have a one-year-old 18 SEER American Standard Heat Pump split system with variable speed, installed in July 2024. There are two zones, one for downstairs and one for upstairs. My master bedroom and bathroom are on the opposite side of the house from the outdoor condenser unit and are on the south side of the house with large French doors and a bubble window that get intense afternoon sun. Even with the new system, the master bedroom/bathroom gets 2-4 degrees warmer or colder than the rest of the house, even if the door is open and there is a return right outside the bedroom. I use blackout curtains and temporary insulation on the bathroom window to help. I'm hoping to avoid adding a return in the bedroom due to noise. The new system was installed because the old one failed, not specifically to address this issue, but it did include increased return duct size and went from two-speed to variable speed, which I hoped would help.
Quote Details
Quote to address temperature differential in the master bedroom by modifying the ductwork. - Upsize two existing ducts in the master bedroom from 6 inch to 8 inch - Move the attachment point of these ducts closer to the source on the air handler trunk
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Category
HVAC
Price
$1,500
Quote Date
May 21, 2025
Home Size
2,200 sq ft
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