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Cost to Install an Air Cleaning Unit
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Air Cleaning Unit Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade air cleaning unit. | 1 unit | $600.95 | $727.36 |
| Air Cleaning Unit Labor Direct labor expenses to install air cleaning unit. | 4.7 hours | $245.78 | $276.63 |
| Air Cleaning Unit Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install air cleaning unit including: fittings, fasteners and mounting hardware. | 1 unit | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Totals - Cost to Install Air Cleaning Unit | 1 unit | $871.72 | $1,029.00 |
| | Average cost per unit | $871.72 | $1,029.00 |
Cost to Install an Air Cleaning Unit - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install an Air Cleaning Unit averages $871.72 - $1,029.00 per unit in 2013. This Air Cleaning Unit Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Air Cleaning Unit Installation project:
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Air Cleaning Unit Installation - Average Cost Per Unit
Expect to pay in the high end of the $871.72 - $1,029.00 per unit range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Air Cleaning Unit Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install an Air Cleaning Unit - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Air Cleaning Unit Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Air Cleaning Unit Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Air Cleaning Unit Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install an Air Cleaning Unit - References
- Benchmarking Productivity Indicators for Electrical and Mechanical Projects The Journal of Construction Engineeringa nd Management, Jul 2002,
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 8: HVAC/Plumbing U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- How to Size HVAC Systems Correctly Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Dec 2009, Editorial Staff
- HVAC - Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning, Third Edition Amer Technical Pub; 3rd edition, May 2003, S. Don Swenson, ISBN 826906788
