HVAC contractor swapped the furnace
Jingjun Luo
5 years ago
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kevinande
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Where did you find good HVAC contractors in your area?
Comments (3)Joann, Where do you live.? Angies list helps some. I found most of them in the Cleveland area want to stick it to you on price. Don't be a a rush to put something in. Right now you don't need heat or cooling so take it slow. I found a good deal on the Amana 2 stage variable speed fan and 16 seer air installed 4,500 with new electrical and lines installed. The big name peopel wanted 6-8 thousand ( trane - Rheam) for the same thing, or even a lesser 13 seer air and single stage 85% furnace... Don't forget the Amana 95.5% and 16 seer will give you the tax credit of 500$. So figure that in the price. Also most of the furnace people in this area seem to be stuck with 85% eff furnaces and don't push the 95.5 - 96% units. The seem to want to dump the 85% jos on you and tell you the more efficant ones are trouble.... etc.bla bla bla.......The one I have saved me a ton of money. The only trouble I have is figuring how low my bill will be every month.hehehehe Oh .... the Amana is giving a 10 year GT right now. I'm not pushing Amana, I don't work for them, I just like the furnace. Scott...See MoreHow to find good HVAC Contractor
Comments (5)I think that I may take a slightly different approach. I have discovered that NJ has an Enegry Star program running. You pay a small fee and they have a BSI certified contractor come and inspect the home for air leaks, missing insulation, etc. They use IR camera's and do a blower door test. For one they will fix air leaks up to $1000 for free. The bigger thing is if your house is drafty, have an old furnace , AC etc and they can project that the improvements will result in a 25%+ reduction in heating costs, then there is a 50% rebate up to a total cost of $10,000. Thus $20,000 in improvements costs $10,000. On top of that you can do an interest free load for the $10,000 for up to 10 years. I have been researching contractors that are certified but aren't HVAC companies to try and elicit a more honest approach. Most also offr duct testing & sealing and are heating and cooling experts as well so they should be able to do manual J caculations based on the improvements and air seal they recommend. I think this is an important first step since this will affect the heating system I currently have....See MoreFurnace/HVAC Replacement Options
Comments (5)Don't like the XR80 furnace. At very least go up to the XT80 furnace with high eff blower. HW Mdl 8321 thermostat. I assume you plan on keeping existing condenser on upstairs system. Obviously the best furnace choice will be the XV80, Trane's two stage var speed 80% model. I would want the HW VP IAQ thermostat for the XV80 furnace. For downstairs, your choice on the AC condenser. Stick with XR series, XR13, XR15, XR16 with best matching Trane evap coil, no third party coil. Add a filter box cabinet to each system. Of course each system correctly sized, not oversized. IMO This post was edited by tigerdunes on Tue, Dec 3, 13 at 7:26...See MoreNew HVAC- How did my contractor do?
Comments (17)So, if I do not use bleach to clean the drain, how to you recommend that I should keep them clean? One way: use a good quality filter and change them at regular intervals. This method is not perfect. Second way: pitch drain line to a minimum 10-15 degree angle so that it empties fully, into a single trap if possible --- trap placement is just as important. Flat piping runs and elbows should be avoided as much as possible. (Don't forget about first step.) IE: gravity works for you just as much as it can work against you. It all comes down to the design of the drain system. Third way: wait until it clogs and then clean it out / or pay to have it cleaned out. Which way do you suppose most service companies are counting on? So by now you clearly see the 'two sides to every coin'. If something is billed as being perfect --- it is an out right lie, merely to swindle you. Drain line could still clog given the second way, but you cut the risk to fraction of what was possible with other methods. It's not always possible: architecture was built for beauty, not for how the HVAC system condensate line is to be run to prevent drain clogs. In some situations it may be better to level the home and start over. Ah the reasons why someone sells a home these days... it will boggle your mind. It should be noted that bleach does not clean the drain, it merely treats it by killing bacteria and algae growth. To keep bacteria and algae growth in check the drain has to be treated continually, because as you run the AC the bleach is eventually diluted and flushed down drain with condensate from the AC. The problem with retreating is that bleach is corrosive. If not flushed down the drain completely the fumes come up the drain and attack anything metal. Your all aluminum coil is no match for bleach. It will attack the heat exchanger as well. The more you treat the drain with bleach the more less likely you have drain clog, but at the expense of system damage due to the corrosiveness of the bleach you use to treat the drain....See Moremike_home
5 years agotigerdunes
5 years agoJingjun Luo
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