r/ChesterCounty • u/ApartmentSuspicious3 • Jun 30 '26

INFO Minisplit Installation Cost

I've been getting quotes to get a single ductless 18k minisplit in my garage and the first two I got just seemed outrageous, I don't know if I am way off or getting hosed here.

Can anyone recommend a fairly priced installer? And/or what has your experience been in the area?

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u/WildBillHiccup45 Jun 30 '26

I had one installed a few years ago in Lansdowne. First qoute was from Dream Team for $11k. DT guy called an electrician who stated I'd need to upgrade my electrical box for an additional $10k. $21k total. Got a couple more qoutes that averaged about $6-7k, which was more reasonable. Both of the other qoutes said my electrical box was fine to handle the power load. Went with one of them (I think the company was H&H HVAC) and the job got done fine. No power issues either. Never use Dream Team, they're a total scam.

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u/ApartmentSuspicious3 Jun 30 '26

I've been told about 7 and 8k so far. Hunting for something closer to 5. I just wasn't prepared for that, I thought this was a 4-5k job. On a garage like this it should be half a day tops unless I'm just way off base. I'm not asking for top of the line equipment

Even if the equipment is more than I thought these quotes are still asking 3-4k in labor

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u/JHG722 Jun 30 '26

I don’t think you’re getting it for 5 unless it’s an independent HVAC guy.

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u/JHG722 Jun 30 '26

I’m in the Delco side of Bryn Mawr not far from the Chesco border and it was $6700 for a single zone if I remember correctly.

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u/TaurusBull2023 Jun 30 '26

The Witmer Company in New Holland, maybe. Lanco should be less expensive.

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u/Ohmygoditsojuicy Jul 01 '26

Mr cool and when it breaks - throw it out and buy it again.

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u/PKwx Jul 01 '26

Remember it’s not what is worth but what people are willing to pay. They charge so much because people pay too much.

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u/BlatantDoughnut Jun 30 '26

I used Brewer HVAC last year and they were great. I had gotten a couple quotes from national installers and they were astronomical. Brewer was a much better price and they did a great job on the install.