"The salesman also states he can only give me 48 hours to decide because new systems will be coming in shortly at a 10 to 20% increase." - Nothing like high-pressure sales tactics to force a quick decision. I would't buy from that chump. The Trane price sounds very reasonable. I was quoted about the same price last year for a 3-ton XL14i in Baltimore. You need the model numbers of both the condenser (outside unit) and air handler. Condenser will be something like 2TWX... and air handler 2TEE... Post the model numbers and I will confirm efficiency ratings (SEER/EER/HSPF) as well as cooling/heating capacity. I agree with Tiger about the 10 year PARTS AND LABOR warranty to protect yourself. It sounds like you have ductwork issues that need to be addressed. Ductwork is critical for a good install. Poor ductwork = poor air flow = poor system, regardless of heat pump manufacturer. Best to you.

What is location? Prices vary depending on many factors including location and whether you live in a competitive marketplace. Generally I use $2500/ton for a decent system. Special installation hurdles can add to price. If you are replacing a HP condenser with air handler in the attic, here is my general spec sheet. New Heat Pump System both outside and inside units should be replaced to have a properly matched system. 15 SEER, 12.5+ EER, 9 HSPF best matching VS air handler full BTUs in both cooling and heating for your rated size R-410a refrigerant(same as Puron) scroll compressor preferred electronic demand defrost preferred thermostat with "dehumidify on demand" feature staged backup heat strips new and correctly sized refrigerant lineset 10 yr warranty on parts and compressor you want a thorough inspection of your ductwork system. size, overall condition, supply and return lines, insulation qualities, leak test, etc. any hot/cold spot issues in your home should be addressed. My personal recommendation is Trane/AmStd, Rudd/Rheem, and Carrier/Bryant. Depending on your location, I would not purchase a new system that did not have electronic demand defrost. IMO

It is 14 years old and way past the warranty. The guy said the fan didn't have enough drag when he cut the machine off (it span for too long) so the motor must be weak. In that case it could have sent hot freon into the evaporator coil and that's what caused it to leak. He said the blower motor sounded too loud. The outside motor I can replace myself if need be but others are telling me, if it isn't broken don't fix it! The Carrier isn't happening lol. What would be a reasonable price for a Trane air handler to match my old 5ton xe1200 heatpump? Some say 2500, some 3000. Sears quoted me 6500 both Payne bottom of the barrel units!! This post was edited by LynnInTex on Fri, Sep 12, 14 at 0:04

Try searching for the brand or the serial number of the wall unit if you can find it. You'll likely be able to find it better by just searching for 'air handler with chilled water coil' (likely what it is since it's in the bath). The fur down just describes the area of the wall it's in. Twintech Heating & Cooling https://twintechheating.ca/