Reasonable HVAC for small condo in Northern Virginia
condoowner1
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Comments (5)Thanks for the input udarrell! The main reason we're looking at the 15+ SEER units is to take advantage of the current tax incentives...should be able to get a more efficient unit for the same or less cost than a less efficient one (hopefully). As for heat gain we've replaced all the windows over the past couple years and are going to add all new insulation on the 2nd floor which should help out quite a bit with keeping the temps even (the 50 year old rock-wool is probably only worth at most r-8 at this point, haha). We're in the process of getting as many quotes as possible right now, hopefully one will end up a winner (both contractor and quote)....See MoreTrying to make a decision on replacing HVAC
Comments (16)Hi, further info from vendor #3: Regarding Lineset - "My notes show the existing refrigerant line set diameters are 3/4" and 3/8", which is the correct size for all the Carrier units, we are offering you. We use an RX-11 flush, nitrogen and put your system into a deep evacuation, all to ensure the piping is clean and ready for operation." He's willing to come out again to see if the lines can be replaced, but he would need access to the attics in the condo building, which I can almost guarantee wouldn't be allowed. (I can't even grow herbs on my balcony without facing fines from the narc committee.) He also said that he almost always recommends replacing them, unless they are inaccessible or too costly. Quotes from #3 Carrier Infinity Dual - $8,541 less $1,100 rebate = $7,441 net Carrier Infinity Single - $7,949 less $700 rebate = $7,249 net (vendor #2 quoted $6,815 but it doesn't include the Honeywell F-100 media cabinet). But vendor #2 is pretty much out of the running. He has been unresponsive lately. Carrier Performance Single - $7,070 less $150 rebate - $6,920 Not much difference between the Infinity single and dual. So if I'm going to go with the Infinity over Performance, I would probably go with the dual. So I guess my question is whether or not the jump from Performance to Infinity is worth it. Thanks!!...See MoreWant to replace HVAC, Recommendations?
Comments (1)8 years old with a 4 ton Goodman 10 seer AC unit, in Northern Virginia. I have lived in the house for 4 years but the AC has never been able to cool the house during the hot summer months. During the summer the AC runs continuously and if I am lucky it will cool it down to 77 when it is in the mid to high 90s outside. Only one out of the 5 contractors, that provided estimates, did a load calculation. He confirmed that the system was sized correctly. The others just quoted prices for replacing my existing system." What is the square footage of your home? If 4-ton will cool your home,then the duct system & airflow is not right, or there is something wrong with the cooling system, that may have been caused during the installation. Those 10-SEER Goodman's, if properly installed would cool as well as any equipment brand. I am retired, but if it were me, I'd get a bid on a 14-SEER Goodman. They have a real good warranty, & Copeland Scroll compressor's with a TXV metering device. Then you need a good installation! - udarrell Here is a link that might be useful: Correct Sizing of Residential Air Conditioning Systems & Ductwork Systems...See MoreHelp! Newbie buying a new HVAC
Comments (19)I tried getting quotes for the XR15 model but was told it is being phased out, so I got quotes for the XR 14 and XR 16 instead. New Quote #1: $6950 for a Trane XR16 (2 ton) up to 16 SEER Single Stage R410A Heat Pump (Model# 4TWR6024D1000A), Hyperion XL (2.5 ton) variable speed blower motor air handler (Model# TAM7A0B30H21SD), Trane 10K Supplementary Electric heater for air handler installation (Model# BAYEVAC10BK1BA), and Sen-si Wifi Programable thermostat (Model# 1F86U-42WF -https://sensicomfort.com) New Quote #2: $6150 for a Trane XR14 (2 ton) up to 14.5 SEER Single Stage R410A Heat Pump, Hyperion XL (2.5 ton) variable speed blower motor air handler (Model# TAM7A0B30H21SD), Trane 10K Supplementary Electric heater for air handler installation (Model# BAYEVAC10BK1BA), and Sen-si Wifi Programable thermostat (Model# 1F86U-42WF - https://sensicomfort.com) Is there a big difference between the XR14 and XR16? Also, for $300 more, I can upgrade the thermostat from the Sensi to Trane's ComfortLinkTM XL850 model. Is it worth it? The digital display looks cool. (http://www.trane.com/content/dam/Trane/residential/downloads/brochure/thermostats/62_7163-01_Web.pdf) Thank you SOOOO much for all your advice. I really appreciate it....See Morejuliekcmo
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