Hi all, wondering why Bunnings, and maybe other stores charge extra for a new AC installation on ground floor.
My house is pretty simple, kitchen AC installation, back to back (1.5m apart), ground floor, small system (3.5kw), power plug is already next to the internal unit.
The house is a 2 storey but there is no need to go to the upper floor.
Is there something I am missing for the extra $170?
Yes.
They couldn't provide an answer. The young female at the special orders said that's her training. She couldn't find anyone at Bunnings that could explain.
I was called by the installer and I said exactly that. I also asked for the reason and he couldn't explain but said he'll ask Bunnings to explain that to me.
I would ask from someone else on a different day! Possibly an old fart lol
If the ac unit needs to be hardwired and on a separate circuit it's a b!tch of a job chasing the power cable on a 2 storey slab house.
The young female
So if was an old fart male it would be different? FFS.
he couldn't explain
Time to get a better installer then.
No, but I would have a bit more confidence if it was someone with a bit more life or sales experience.
Don't worry, the old fart who advised me about the model was clueless as well, but he didn't get the order.
They all receive the same training.
If the ac unit needs to be hardwired and on a separate circuit it's a b!tch of a job chasing the power cable on a 2 storey slab house.
Yep, most fail to understand that the warranty says the AC must be installed on its own circuit. So yeah, chasing a power cable on a 2 story house is crap work. Hence the extra cost.
OP is one of those IMHO.
Not if it is under 4kw.
What brand AC you installing?
What state are you in?
Denial
Victoria
The house is a 2 storey but there is no need to go to the upper floor.
But if theres any need to traverse first floor internal walls or roof areas, either for AC ducting/pipework or power, this is much more time consuming/difficult than a single story where there is roof space access above
Outside wall only, back to back.
Power is next to the AC already.
Power, as in a power point, or power as in a cable that is on a dedicated circuit and breaker?
Powerpoint. Should have specified.
It is under 4Kw. My understanding is that there's no need for dedicated line in the switchboard.
@Ooops: How much power does the heat cycle draw (assuming it's a reverse cycle)?
If the unit doesn't come with a 3 pin plug you will likely find it needs to be hardwired for warranty and safety purposes.
@MS Paint: This is the one: https://www.bunnings.com.au/mitsubishi-heavy-industries-3-5k…
4Kw max.
I actually need to buy it for the heater not for cool. The house is very cool and we rarely turn on the AC for cooling purposes. In the winter though, we wake up in the morning at 10C, sometimes less.
Does it matter? Get the quote they gave you and ring around a few other installers to see how much they charge. Then pick one most appropriate.
Did you ask Bunnings?