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Asking because I’m genuinely curious (because I’ve seen list prices and I’m trying to decide how much cheaper it is to move a gas line than to just swap out a h
by prpl 4y ago
Asking because I’m genuinely curious (because I’ve seen list prices and I’m trying to decide how much cheaper it is to move a gas line than to just swap out a heat pump for current furnace/AC -
Is your estimate of $13k in the bay area? Are you including ducting in that estimate? Is that for a 2,3, or 4 ton system? Does that include electrical upgrades?
I’ve seen the list prices of 2 ton systems at $4k (if available). I have a modern AC/Furnace and ducting, but a very inconvenient gas line.
I actually just paid $2200 for a gas line to another location in the house for a tankless, so I’m not planning on switching to gas completely.
The water heater situation seemed more annoying to try to go electric. The tankless heaters are cheaper, but you’re looking at 30kW/120A for 9GPM service. I decided it was slightly cheaper to go gas (heater will now be outside, so heat pump would have been hard too)
- YeBanKo 4y agoDid you go inline gas (tankless) water heater? I am trying to figure out if it makes sense to switch to inline from tank water heater?
- prpl 4y agoYes, I am going to install a Rinnai RSC199eN. Haven’t quite got there yet as I am doing a repipe myself and will relocate washer/dryer too a bit later (basically will reclaim the former mechanical room, which is almost 8x8) For me, I really needed the inline tankless installed outdoors - so it will be worth it (lose a messy laundry room, gain a bedroom). I figured upgrading to 400A service panel would take longer and be more annoying than doing gas.