Originally Posted by
Jack Frederick
My experience in DIY jobs of this type, and keeping Brad's position in mind, is that you end up paying one way or the other. If you supply the machinery, the labor bill increases to cover the contractors costs, and they are substantial and that is fair. Perhaps a way to handle this is to ask if the contractor will allow you to mount the condensing unit and the interior mounting bracket only, drill the holes and have the 220v disconnect located. He supplies the equipment, does the secret sauce and gets off the job in one piece. In order for this to work, the contractor has to be able to make it a single call. In and out. If you do this work, take photos and go see the contractor to show what is in place before he shows up. Most hvac contractors are slammed with work. Something like this might work out. Brad?