Heat Pump, Propane Furnace, or Combination for New Construction
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Buying a new furnace & heat pump for a new home.
Comments (8)Bid: Trane 1 Trane 4TWB4024*1000*xXB14 Heat Pump 1 Trane XR Series 5 AirTite Air Handler High Eff Fan model GAM5A0B30M21SA 1 Trane TCONT802AS32DA Vision Pro Programmable Thermostat 1 10 KW Heat Strips (32800 BTUH) 1 Complete System 5 yr labor warranty 1 Copper insulated lineset (5/8 x 3/8 50 ft) 1 Trane BAYSEN02ATEMPA Outdoor temperature sensor 1 light weight concrete pad (Tom can do this instead of being billed for it) 1 PVC condensate drain 1 Ductwork and trim package 1 Venting package (bath & utility fans, dryer and range hood) 4 labor to install complete system Bid: Carrier Heat pump: Carrier 2.5 ton performance 15 series (25HPA530H) Furnace: Carrier variable speed air handler with 10 kw strip heat & coil (FV4CNF003) Thermostat: Carrier performance series Condensate: line to outside Ductwork: transitions and modifications Ductwork: supply air with registers in the floor. Insulated in unconditioned spaces at 11 locations Ductwork: Return air with filter rille. Insulated in unconditioned spaces one location. Exhaust: vent the range, dryer, bath and whole house (does not include fans or roof jacks) Warranty: 10 years parts ( when home owner registers within 90 days) 10 year compressor, 2 year labor and 2 year maintenance. We have a bid coming from the Brennan Heating & Air Conditioning. They sell the Lennox. Yes, we live in western Washington. We get snow in our area sometimes up to 3 ft. We will have all electric utilities. All bids have to have duct work installation. Also, what is your opinion on comparison of the Trane, Carrier and Lennox? I've noted what you've noted about the Trane. Isn't the Trane show a 4 ton Heat Pump? The Carrier quote has a 2.5 ton Heat Pump? Am I looking at it correctly? I want to thank you both for your input. This is my first time looking at these heating systems. I'm learning a lot. Barbara...See MoreNew construction Houston heat pump
Comments (9)if you plan of being in the house a long time, geo thermal might be worth it. That is assuming you can find good contractors that don't overcharge and have access to good well-drillers. Geo-thermal will save you alot on cooling too. Which in texas you will be doing alot of. If you can get a 24,000 4 ton geo-thermal system installed I would do it. If 4 ton is the proper size for your house. AFter the credit its only 16,000++. Geo-thermal systems with closed loop well can last a long time also. Makes alot of sense really. Especially since they plenty of land around your house so it should be no problem for the driller to drive their truck with their rig to drill the wells. The 30% credit doesn't go away for geo-thermal like the other tax credits do on Jan. 1, 2011 so it gives you extra incentive to spend more for the geo....See MoreWhat's a reasonable price for a New construction Geo Heat Pump
Comments (11)Mike, we paid about $3000.00 last year for propane, and that was to heat half of our home. We could close off half of it, and that's what we did. Propane cost varies widely, from almost two dollars a gallon to almost three dollars a gallon. electricity is about 9.2 cents a kwh. We have only had the bedroom and one other room cooled with a window air conditioner. We only had one real cooling month after the system was installed, and it cost $5.00 more than the month before when we were running the window a/c 24/7. Yes, we were on the downhill side of the cooling season, but we were also cooling the entire house. I really can't give you an accurate estimate of what the cooling costs will be. Our first heating month, we used about $52.00 additional electricity, and during the second month it was about $240.00 additional. I just went out and read the meter, and with 6 or 7 days until our next reading, we're on track to be the same or less than last month, so another $240.00 - $250.00 for the third heating month. We have our two coldest months ahead of us, but if I figure $350.00 each for them, then $250.00 for March, and even $250.00 for April, I'm at $1750.00 additional for electricity,(and I think that's overestimated) against $3000.00 for propane last year. And, keep in mind, that's heating the entire 3900 sq feet to a comfortable 70 degrees rather than about 2000 sq feet of it to a chilly 67-68 degrees. Well, I should clarify that it isn't all heated to 70 all the time, due to the zoning. We keep what used to be the cold half at 66 now unless we're using it, then we can quickly raise it to 70 as well. Anyway, based on my preliminary calculations, we will reduce our heating costs 40-50% keep our cooling costs about the same, and raise our comfort and enjoyment levels tenfold. Will the savings pay for the installation costs over and above a standard heat pump system? Probably, but it'll take a while. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't change a thing. Hopefully I can still say that a few years down the road....See MoreNew water heater: Propane or Heat Pump
Comments (0)Current propane heater may need to be replaced soon. Options are replace with same or go with heat pump model for twice the price but half the operating cost. Conventional electric and tankless not an option for various reasons. We are family of 4 here for the long run in central PA, water softener, basement location near furnace heat pump with oil backup. The dehumidifying aspect of the heat pump model would also be a nice added benefit but not a reason to switch by itself. I have read where the efficiency is great. What are your experiences with performance, quirks, longevity, cost savings, overall satisfaction? Thanks...See Moresimmtalker
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