About Tim McAuley Expertise can answer general questions on air conditioning & heating. cannot answers questions on appliances.
Experience 19 yrs wholesale distribution of refrigeration & A/C equipment and related parts, 1 yr manufacturers representative for air conditioning & heating equipment, 10 yrs manufacturers of A/C & Heating equipment, 3 yrs with contractors as a mgr of service & sales. Currently employed with a manufacturer of heating & cooling thermostats for residential and light commercial applications.
Education/Credentials high school, some college. Many industry related schools & seminars, manufacturers education programs.
Question We bought a manufactured home in an adults-only community. It is a
double-wide, built in the 1970s. The air conditioning is strong in the back
(bedrooms) but barely comes through the vents in the living/dining room
and kitchen. We had an air-conditioning guy (found in the yellow pages)
come out and look under the home. He told us that the duct work is
crumbling and has fallen apart in places. This seems to make sense, as our
electric bill last month was $380.00. His price for complete replacement of
all ductwork under the home is $975.00. We are wondering if that price
seems reasonable. Thanks for any help you can offer!
Answer Bob - $975 sounds reasonable, but I say that w/o knowing what his hourly rate is and how much & what size ducting he plans on using.
Ask him to give you a detailed estimate showing costs & what he plans on doing. He should be using galvanized pipe, well insulated, not flexible duct. Ask him how long he warranties his work for.
