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INSTALLATION COSTS

Installation costs vary according to each individuals dwelling and configuration. Here are some basic cost guidelines to calculate depending on the type of system you need whether it be a retrofit to an existing heating system or starting from scratch with a new construction.

Retrofit on a Forced Air Furnace or Heat Pump
Below is a typical price example to convert an air handler (forced air furnace or heat pump)

Description of Parts Needed (Specific Installation may vary) Price Qty Total

704 Water/air Heat Exchanger 17 3/4"x 20"x 4 1/8" w/90 deg outlets
$279.63 1 $279.63

Professional Installation Service
$295.00 1 $295.00
CU724 Bronze Sharkbite 3/4"x1" $12.12 2 $24.24
127 24V 3-way Zone Valve 3/4" C $114.00 1 $114.00
190 24V Thermostat $34.00 1 $34.00
Misc Copper 3/4" to MPT Adapter $1.90 2 $3.80
Misc Pex Tubing 3/4" 100' Roll $105.60 0.5 $52.80
178C Pipe Insulation 7/8"x1/2" 6' Length $5.14 8 $41.12
286 Automatic Vent Valve $11.68 1 $11.68
Space Heat SubTotal     $856.27





Conversion on Existing Water Heater to Hydronic System
Below is a price example to convert the existing water heater to the hydronic system:


Description of Parts Needed Price Qty Total
Domestic Hot Water (typical)
318 Heat Exchanger 42" Double wall Water/Water
$175.81 1 $175.81

140 Tempering Valve anti-scald
$70.51 1 $70.51
286 Automatic Vent Valve $12.91 1 $12.91
174 Temperature Guage 1/2" MPT $23.50 1 $23.50
Brass Nipple 3/4" x 3" MPT $6.56 1 $13.12
Brass "T" 3/4"x 3/4"x 3/4" MPT $6.29 2 $12.58
Copper 3/4" MPT Adapter $1.15 2 $2.30
Copper 90 deg EL $0.89 1 $0.89
Brass Bushing 3/4"x 1/2" $1.99 1 $1.99
Pipe-wrap Insulation $8.51 1 $8.51
Domestic Hot Water SubTotal     $322.12


Sample Installation Photos