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    tallguy Posts: 30, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 27, 2008, 10:25 AM
    Why is boiler installation so expensive?
    I live in Massachusetts. Plumbers usually charge $80-125 per hour for general work (such as installing a water line to a refrigerator).

    We are considering updating our heating system by having a new boiler installed. The units themselves aren't too expensive, but it seems that plumbers (or general HVAC contractors) want THOUSANDS of dollars to install them, even though it only takes a day (or less).

    Does anybody know why plumbers charge SO MUCH MORE for this type of job?

    Thanks much.
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    hvac1000 Posts: 14,540, Reputation: 435
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    Mar 27, 2008, 07:01 PM
    One reason is a boiler are not sold that often. A quality boiler will almost last 3 to 4 times long as a gas forced air furnace.

    Proper boiler install takes a bit more knowledge than forced air and they are heavier to work with.

    As far as unit costs are concerned most good boilers cost a contractor 3 to 4 times what a gas forced air furnace costs. I have no idea where you got your prices at but a new Knight or other high efficiency boiler is around 2500.00 dealer cost and gas forced air furnace around 750.00.
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