"Gary, out of sheer curiosity, what wholesale HVAC warehouses did you look into around our area (though I believe you bought it in PA, didn't you?)? Is there one for Trane/American Standard you checked out (do you think you could somehow get equipment from them?)? I think I recall you saying you priced an American Standard system for around $3k and was curious where this was." Ryan: I did indeed get an A/S quote "back in the day" when I first started looking. It was a Heritage 13 3-ton (don't think the air handler was v-s) with 15 kw strip heat for $3600. It was from Northeast Plumbing and Supply. They weren't too happy that I called them for pricing as I am not a pro. I wound up geting a 14 SEER, 12 EER, 9 HSPF Goodman. Copeland scroll, and a full 36,000 btu cooling and 35,000 btu heating. I went with the 3-speed air handler and TXV. Also got a hard-start cap, bypass humifier, filter/drier, sight glass, and condenser mounting pad. Paid $2500 for everything from DESCO, over the MD state line in Hanover PA. I picked everything up from their warehouse with a tow trailer. They provide the 10 year parts warranty. My wife works for a Property Management Company so I paid one of their pros $1200 to install it. 2 guys, 8 hours each. He had to fabricate 2 custom duct pieces for the installation. $3700 total for the new heat pump. So far so good with the Goodman. Take care.

ah--i'm happy to know that i'm not the only one that almost missed this event! but you know i wouldn't let it pass by without my very best wishes for a wonderfully happy and healthy year! you've helped me many times and in ways beyond the confines of my kitchen linda and for that i thank you. happy, happy birthday to you!

Jodi - You know I'm well into my second childhood. Besides, Aries people are the children of the zodiac as well as leaders of the universe. LOL Happy Birthday Lydia's DD. It's a great month and day to be born.

Thanks cynic and June. I was surprised to see this post jump up again. June, I had another GPS before this one and liked that one, too but I lost it. I couldn't believe I sprung so much for this one when you can buy others a lot cheaper but I liked the idea of the watch...I can't leave this one behind in the cart. I love this one because it also has an odometer on it and I now know exactly how far I walk. Such fun.