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Comments (14)Have you considered mini-splits? You can install several types of heat exchangers on the inside: 1)most common is high wall. They are least expensive and most efficient 2)ceiling units 3)floor or wall mount 4)find space for very small air handlers with minimal duct runs. Is this a roomy home? You could install something pretty conventional in the top and bottom floors with something else in the middle. I spent some time in Philly. I used to think it was awfully hot and humid there on the coastal plain....See MoreWhich AC option sounds best?
Comments (12)I am thinking of going with the company that has proposed installing the duct work in the attic, plus switch out the equipment. So currently, I have: 2 ton carrier AC unit ('91) 3 ton ADP coil ('06) 80,000 btu trane xp 80 furnace ('07) The proposal from company #1 that I am thinking of going with is for: 2 ton carrier perfom. 16 #24ACC624 66,000 BTU (80% efficiency) furnace #58CVA070-12 2 1/2 ton coil (#cnpv3014). Cost w/ duct work $8800 I had another company propose to put in a 3 ton carrier system, with a 3 ton coil, and 2 stage variable furnace, 70,000 btu. The cost for this (no duct work) would be $9300. I am leaning towards going with the company that will provide equipment and duct work for $8800, but I am wondering: - why am I going from a furnace with 80,000 btu to a furnace with 66,000 btu? Is more btu's better? - is the use of insulated flex duct and metal splitter boxes standard in attic installations? Are there any downsides or upsides to using this? Durability, noise? When you talk about calculations, are you talking about a "manual j"? I have asked various companies about Manual Js and have been told that they are like $600, there are too many factors that are unknown like wall insulation, and that a similar calculation was done when the house was constructed ... so I get the sense they are not basing their estimates on such a calculation....See MoreNeed help with HVAC quote
Comments (17)Apparently you don't believe in the spray foam. A 2ton keeps my 1600sqft house 75 when it's 100 outside with normal insulation. If you don't think spray foam is significantly better why drop $10k to have it done? A 1.5ton should be plenty if the contractor does the spray foam correctly. Remember all the ductwork and air handler will now be inside conditioned space which saves about 1/4 of your cooling/heating load. A 40k furnace is more than enough, but most brands don't carry 90% that small. Rheem has a 45k, which is the smallest 90% I've seen....See Morere: time to replace the compressor?
Comments (2)Thanks---now, advice as to whether to replace the whole system or just the compressor as I am not having any problems with the furnace. Worth the investment to get the tax credit or just pay for what I need? Also, recommendations for both before I have someone try to make a sale, please....See Moregilson
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