How Much Does Ductwork Cost To Install

How Much Does Ductwork Cost?

DIY Installation: $100-$2,000+

Professional person Duct Replacement: $i,000-$5,000+

Adding New Ducts: $5,000-$15,000+

Ductwork is a branching network of tubes in the walls, floors and ceilings. It takes air from throughout the house and delivers it to the heater/air conditioner, where the air is heated or cooled, and then delivers the heated or cooled air back into the living space. Both intake and output of air is important to a balanced, climate-controlled organisation. To operate efficiently, ducts must be sized to match the heater and air conditioner, and designed then the correct amount of air reaches each room.

Typical costs:

Replacing aging, leaking or inadequate ductwork typically costs most $35-$55 a linear foot for labor and materials, or $one,000-$five,000 or more for a single-family abode, depending on the length and type of ducts used (sheet metal, fiberduct or round flexible ductwork) and local rates. (The linear footage of ductwork varies widely depending on the type of heating and cooling organization, when and how it was installed and the layout and construction of the house.) Factors affecting the cost include whether the home is one- or 2-story; the full number of intake and output vents needed to create comfortable temperatures in the firm; the number of separate temperature-control zones; the extent of repairs needed to floors, walls and ceilings after the ducts are installed; and accessibility -- whether new ducts can be easily run through an attic or crawlspace, or if there are places where there is no room for new ductwork and the former ducts ophidian in and around trusses.
If the dwelling'due south layout makes installation particularly challenging, replacing existing ductwork or adding it to a business firm that never had ducts can price $5,000-$15,000 or more than. In some cases adding ductwork can be toll-prohibitive, and homeowners may instead choose to apply a ductless air conditioner ($2,000-$5,000, installed) and/or a ductless mini-split heat pump ($4,500-$6,000, installed).
Do-it-yourself installation is possible, particularly when installing or replacing ductwork to a specific expanse, similar a basement or a new add-on. Follow all local building codes and brand sure all connections and seams are properly sealed, with no leakage. DIY materials tin cost $100-$two,000 or more, depending on the type of materials and total length. For example, DIYNetwork[1] estimates it takes a weekend and $100-$250 to replace a section of ductwork with flexible ducting and install a return vent, rating the project difficulty at moderate to hard.

Related articles: Ductless Air Conditioner, Air Estrus Pump, Central Air Conditioner, Fundamental Heating

What should be included:

Poorly designed or inadequately installed ductwork can decrease the efficiency of the heating or cooling system past as much every bit twoscore%. HGTV Pro explains duct system pattern and installation. The U.S. Section of Free energy provides an overview of the best practices[two] for installing duct systems in new and retrofit homes.
A video by DIY retailer Ductworks.net explains installation procedures[3] for sheet metal, fiberduct and flexible ducting, noting that the gas and electric connections should be installed by a licensed professional.

Additional costs:

Check with the local building or planning department; a let is typically required. (Most air conditioning contractors volition be enlightened of allow requirements and will obtain the proper paperwork). For residential projects, permit fees are unremarkably nominal ($10-$100), but tin cost more depending on location and the size of the project.

Shopping for ductwork:

Get recommendations for concrete resurfacing contractors from family, friends, or the staff at local home improvement or hardware stores. Or search for local companies through the Air Conditioning Contractors of America[4] .
Ask for and contact references and verify that the visitor is properly licensed, bonded and insured. A written contract should include a detailed outline of the piece of work required and materials to exist used, and dates within which the projection will be washed.

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Posted by: Flores in Riverside, CA.	Posted: May 17th, 2022 09:05PM
Installer: CoolAir	Type of Ducts: flex
Length of Ducts: 1200sqft

I already bought a dissever system for $2500, HVAC guy will install it and replace the entire ductwork and replace vents.

Posted by: D. H. in Bowie, MD.	Posted: August ninth, 2022 09:08AM
Installer:	Type of Ducts: Flexible 12 in diameter
Length of Ducts: 3 ft

Did I overpay for about 3ft plus cut into duct and return vent?

Posted past: Timothy Williams in Walnutridge, AR.	Posted: June 6th, 2022 08:06PM
Installer: Self HVAC SERVICE AND INSTALLER FOR 38 +	Type of Ducts: Round up the wall thro the attick
Length of Ducts: 42 ft. Plus 20 ft. Of flex

The unit was gave to me
It was in a flood nether water.
I removed information technology from the house took it home cleaned it from the ground up . Wired the unit .up to check to see if it would be worth installing on a
Rent I ain .turned on worked just like I bought it yesterday.i tryed to go past the
Duct size formula it didn't have any air flow at the supply grills . I return to the attick and change the supply duct took out the 10"
Off the master trunk line cutting the first run 2 ft. From the end cap to bring upwards the static
Force per unit area .I accept a house that is good and absurd my electric neb went from $ 175.00 plus
Down to $109.53 it would accept
Been much higher if I would take keep the duct sized by the formula that was wrong .

Posted by: CPace in Jacksonville, FL.	Posted: May 15th, 2022 06:05PM
Installer: BRANDYWINE Heating & Air Workout, I	Type of Ducts: Flex
Length of Ducts: Various..

Renovating a guest house that never had central AC, therefore had no ducting...possessor removed the ceiling as information technology had to be replaced anyway. Installed air handler plenum, and two air distribution boxes, 7 new insulated register boots, iii ea 7" runs, 3 ea half dozen" runs, 1 each 4" run, 1 ea 14" duct between air box and plenum, one each 10" duct between 1st air box and second air box. Suspended duct work with strapping every bit required

Posted by: LORI FRANK in Levitown, NY.	Posted: March 18th, 2022 06:03AM
Installer: Matt	Type of Ducts: four - seven inch flex supply ducts
Length of Ducts: 4 - vii inch ducts total 50 feet

Is this a proficient price for two men 8 hours materials and supplies for ductwork and new thermostat and relocate new thermostat?

Posted by: Franki Givens in Panama Metropolis Embankment, FL.	Posted: September 28th, 2022 06:09PM
Installer: Peadon	Type of Ducts:

Posted past: Michael Loma in fort myers, FL.	Posted: Baronial 17th, 2022 05:08AM
Installer: D&D	Blazon of Ducts: 8
Length of Ducts: unsure

removed old duct work, replaced all 8 regiters and cans, added 3 new registers, added render ducts from bedrooms (there was simply one originally located in the hall ceiling). hip style roof with very low clearence

Posted by: Laura Miranda in Covina, CA.	Posted: July 21st, 2022 05:07PM
Length of Ducts: 1750 sq ft home

Nowadays ducts found to exist covered with asbestos. Need to replaced. Using the Atticare - hoping this is a good quote. ??

Posted by: Mr Freeze in Novato, CA.	Posted: January 27th, 2022 04:01PM
Length of Ducts: 2200 sq ft abode

One-time domicile with 4" ducts cached in cement in flooring. Some crushed.
Adding 3 zone two stage hvac, all new duct work in attic / ceiling.
Bid seems crazy high only all competing bids have been similar.

Posted by: Dr. Stan Malkin in Itvine, CA.	Posted: October sixth, 2022 03:10PM
Length of Ducts: ?

Paid in a higher place toll for ii bedroom condo upstairs and office,dining room downstairs (approximately 1400 sq ft. Had three levels of installations to choose from. Chose eye level.
0range County, CA

Posted by: Woodie in Las Vegas, NV.	Posted: September 21st, 2022 04:09PM
Installer: contractor	Type of Ducts: flex

This was the lowest bid using new flex R8 ducts and installing an extra 4 supply ducts/vents to expand coverage. New RAG cover too. sixteen supply vents full.

Posted past: Jonb in raleigh, NC.	Posted: September 21st, 2022 x:09AM
Installer:	Type of Ducts: flex and difficult duct
Length of Ducts: 200

two zones and replacement of all ductwork in crawlspace and cranium. actually made more than efficient run of duct on replacement than previous design.

Posted by: Cv1113 in Anaheim, CA.	Posted: August eighth, 2022 09:08AM
Installer: Sunday Solar	Type of Ducts: R8
Length of Ducts: ix ducts

Recently bought an older home that had ducts insulated with asbestos. It's running $550 to remove the former ducts and $2,100 to supplant with new R8 insulated ducts. They're running ix ducts, with book dampers.
I wanted to effort myself simply would likely be overwhelmed and mess something up in the procedure.

Posted by: Christi in New Orleans, LA.	Posted: August 5th, 2022 04:08AM
Length of Ducts: ?

All new ductwork and plenum replacing original metal ducts in 42 year old business firm is $3225

Posted by: Tally in Tallahassee, FL.	Posted: May 16th, 2022 eleven:05AM
Installer: Tallahassee FL	Type of Ducts:

Supplant Flex duct and plenums. 12 vents in my business firm, almost 1,600 sq human foot single family home. I story house.

Posted by: Leah persons in Tampa, FL.	Posted: December 28th, 2022 05:12AM
Length of Ducts: 12 vents

House is 15 years onetime. New air-conditioning blower kept going out and so replacing duct work was suggested. I think it'due south a skillful price at present compared to these others. Done now in 2022

Posted past: a user in GREENVILLE, SC.	Posted: October 23rd, 2022 07:10PM
Installer: Moss Heating & Air	Type of Ducts: rigid round main & flex branches
Length of Ducts: 50 ft plus branches

replaced ducts in 1954, 1700sf single story ranch with a 3-ton packaged HP/AC unit. Approximately 50' of 16" metal round supply trunk, 30' 16" flex return, and 12 flex supply branches.

Posted past: Lfdykes in Chicago, IL.

Posted: August 31st, 2022 03:08AM

Posted by: pr in bakersfield, CA.	Posted: August tenth, 2022 08:08PM
Length of Ducts: 14 air ducts in attic

I was told my current ducts are an r4 rating & not cooling my house properly. I was quoted 4500.00 I don't know if the price is fair or on the college end?

Posted by: condo-owner in Naples, FL.	Posted: Apr 28th, 2022 08:04AM
Installer: Penguin Air	Blazon of Ducts: Flex

"New Flex duct consummate installation (9) drops with supply Plenum" I'm hoping this is a reasonable price to supercede ducts and sanitize my air conditioning blower. They're replacing original 1970's ducts which apparently accept bacterial growth and also holes leaking cool air into the attic.
April 2022

Posted by: jordyn in hudson, OH.	Posted: January 14th, 2022 08:01AM
Length of Ducts: 5000 sq. ft. abode

This is my everyman bid. I have been told that its okay but that I should exist able to become a meliorate price. This was using 2 zones...i 60,000 btu and one using 120,000 only.

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apps1.eere.free energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/building_america/ns/b21_duct_sys...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZv8nOIsNAs
www.acca.org/consumer/find-a-contractor/