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Contractor
ABC Air & Plumbing LLC
License #CAC1823447 · Tampa, FL 33602
Quote date
February 28, 2026
HVAC — AC Replacement
Total Quoted
$4,810
Fair Range Top
$3,755
Potential Savings
$1,055
Inflated Items
3 of 6
Verdict: Overpriced
This quote exceeds local benchmarks by an estimated $1,055. Three line items are significantly inflated and one required scope item is missing.
Line-by-Line Breakdown
Benchmark ranges based on verified contractor data for Tampa, FL (33602)
| Line Item | Quoted | Benchmark Range | Variance | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Ton Carrier AC Unit (24ACC336A003) Retail cost ~$1,450. Installation markup exceeds 90%. | $2,800 | $1700–$2100 | +33% | Inflated |
Labor — Installation (est. 8 hrs) Within typical range for this ZIP code. | $960 | $720–$960 | 0% | Fair |
Refrigerant R-410A (5 lbs) Market rate is $18–28 / lb. 5 lbs should be $90–140. | $350 | $100–$160 | +119% | Inflated |
Smart Thermostat (Ecobee SmartThermostat) MSRP $249. No installation complexity justifies this premium. | $425 | $180–$220 | +93% | Inflated |
Permit Fee Required by local code. Absence shifts liability to homeowner. | — | $85–$150 | — | Missing |
Disposal & Haul-Away Standard removal for a single unit is $100–165 in this region. | $275 | $100–$165 | +67% | High |
| Total | $4,810 | Up to $3,755 | +28% |
3-Ton Carrier AC Unit (24ACC336A003)
InflatedRetail cost ~$1,450. Installation markup exceeds 90%.
Labor — Installation (est. 8 hrs)
FairWithin typical range for this ZIP code.
Refrigerant R-410A (5 lbs)
InflatedMarket rate is $18–28 / lb. 5 lbs should be $90–140.
Smart Thermostat (Ecobee SmartThermostat)
InflatedMSRP $249. No installation complexity justifies this premium.
Permit Fee
MissingRequired by local code. Absence shifts liability to homeowner.
Disposal & Haul-Away
HighStandard removal for a single unit is $100–165 in this region.
Red Flags
- 1
Permit fee not included — responsibility defaults to homeowner if work is inspected.
- 2
Refrigerant charged at 12× market rate — a common high-margin line item.
- 3
Unit model number not verified against quoted price (dealer cost publicly available).
- 4
No breakdown between parts and labor — prevents independent price checking.
Questions to Ask Your Contractor
- 1
Can you provide a separate parts-and-labor breakdown?
- 2
What is the dealer cost for the Carrier 24ACC336A003 unit?
- 3
Will you pull and close the required AC replacement permit?
- 4
What is your refrigerant cost per pound?
- 5
Is disposal included in the labor rate or billed separately?
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