Baldloonie- I think it's just to run ducts out to back room which is only electric heat. The room is right off the room with the furnace. Ryanhughes- The 10,000 rebate is part of the NJ Clean Energy Program. It's a rebate a lot of people aren't familiar with but it's great. It's actually a reimbursement for saving energy for buying new higher energy efficiency products. You can be reimbursed for 50% of the cost of the work up to $10,000 plus have an opportunity to finance the balance at a 0% interest rate for up to 10 years if you reach certain efficiency requirements. There's specifics such as you obviously must meet certain efficiency levels, can only use contractors certified in this program, must have an energy audit done, etc. Check these 2 sites out: Explains the efficiency requirements for loan (This site also shows programs for some other states but I know nothing about those) www.energyfinancesolutions.com Explains the steps to get the maximum rebate of 10,000 http://www.njcleanenergy.com/residential/programs/home-performance-energy-star/benefits-and-incentives

It'll certainly, on average, cost more to heat than cool. A lot of areas now impose summer electrical rates which are higher than winter rates so they may be close. As for determining the cost effectiveness in relation to higher initial costs of higher SEER ratings, there may be more sizzle than steak. Compare the increase in energy savings with the higher efficiency units as opposed to the actual higher cost of a higher efficiency unit. The expected life cycle on a unit is 10 years so figure the energy savings you will experience in your area and see if it will shadow the initial and ongoing maintenance costs. Keep in mind the newer units also have a maintenance schedule that will be required by most companies, which is going to increase those costs. If your energy savings is more than the overall cost of the unit in a 10 year period, then it's worth it. But for the most part, I think you'll find it won't.

thomas,regardless how many times you post this question,the answer will be similar to what you have already been told ,"anything is possible"but only a fool would make an identifycation from a picture.

chathamite Qte #1 would be Carrier's top of line. what area of country do you live? what size furnace/AC are you replacing? you might ask for a price on Carrier's Performance 95 two stg VS furnace paired with either Performance 15 or Comfort 15 condenser with Edge Thermidistat. This would be acceptable alternative to #1 and should be less expensive. IMO