need help in replacing hvac system
Jason Magargle
7 years ago
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carrier hvac or trane hvac
Comments (5)Jt Some questions please. What is your location? What size home living area? What size furnace and eff are you replacing? What size AC are you replacing? I would like to know the exact mdl number evap coil for each quote. What thermostat is proposed for the Carrier quote? That is a big difference between the 96% eff Carrier furnace and the 80% eff Trane furnace-both 60 K input. That would be about 56 KBTUs output on the Carrier and about 48 KBTUs on the Trane. Not insignificant. I don't care for some shortcuts that homeowners make particularly on reusing linesets and using existing thermostats that shortchange a nice furnace's operational capability. Post back with the info requested. IMO...See MoreNeed advice on replacing our HVAC system
Comments (24)Here are some features I think are important: - ability to set at least 4 temperature time periods per day - 7 day programing - temporary temperature override - true 2-stage control (if getting a 2-stage furnace/AC) - AC powered with battery back up - dehumidify on demand (if getting a variable speed furnace) I have the Infinity controller, here are some features which may not be present in other thermostats - static pressure reading - filter change alert - outside temperaure display - fault code display and logging - fan RPM display - maintenance reminder - installer diagnostic settings I believe the Trane TCONT900 is a good thermostat from what I have read. I don't see it listed on the Trane web site so I don't know if it is an older model. The XL900 seems to have the features you would want if you are getting a 2-stage furnace and AC. If you are getting the Infinity furnace then you need to get the Infinity controller. I own Carrier equipment and have been pleased so far with the comfort and performance. The Trane equipment is a good alternative....See MoreHelp making decison on full HVAC system replace
Comments (2)The existing furnace is a Lennox G23 series - that is all I know. Going up in size - as per the suggestion of the HVAC contractor. 3.5Ton works as of today. Line flush for copper line set - is what is included I am getting a new cabinet - to support 10/16 Merv filter. G61V adds up another $500 to the bid - thermostat will be extra. Thanks...See MoreNeed Help Replacing My Old 4 Ton HVAC System
Comments (1)Both quality systems. The major difference is the Trane is a fully communicating system, the Carrier is not. Both furnaces are 2 stage var speed 80% efficient. The Trane condenser is variable. The Carrier condenser is 2 stage. The Trane systems quoted are identical with exception of the coil size which I assume is a matter of efficiency but I have not looked them up in AHRI directory. Should not be a price difference. I would ask dealers for AHRI matching number on the systems. I would want a pleated media filter cabinet for any of the systems. If you wanted a fully communicating Carrier system comparable to the Trane, you would need to upgrade to the Infinity 80 furnace, Infinity controller, and Infinity var AC condenser. I would expect on the systems quoted, the Carrier is less expensive. IMO...See MoreAustin Air Companie
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