Residential A/C experts of the OT

SEER rating?

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compressor issue.

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do you really need a new system instead of a compressor?

i mean i know this is about what you spend on a new bike with SRAM wireless but still...

16 Series = 16 SEER rating IIRC

I should have clarified that they are going to create a new return location to help increase the efficiency of the unit. Currently I have the return running through what is basically a drain access. Apparently that's how most of these older homes did it in the 70003. He suggested a new return at the top of the stairwell, out of sight, that should create a better draw on the hot and humid air. It sounded logical. The wires outside are old and they were stapled to the house. They are starting to fray around the staples. The compressor was actually fine. My dumvass installed my best incorrectly and had the compressor running 24/7 since early summer. Whoops.

I plan to get two other quotes. For the record, the compressor is working fine again. He said he could get me back to par. That was his suggestion for a great system. I plan to be in this house for 5-7 more years. I figured take the hit now and benefit from it for a while rather than replacing it for the next person when I plan on selling.

If you plan on staying spend the money on good equipment, but if you are only staying for a few years don't.

5 years is marginal, stay more or don't spend yoiur cash now.

I asked about a mini split for the dog lair/laundry room. He said they look cheap but after the electrician/plumber are factored in they escalate pretty quickly.

Did exactly all of this with a 5 ton unit
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Kelly Scott

I had someone out for a compressor issue. That's not why I need a new unit. He just offered it as a suggestion. In my mind, utilizing something for 5-7yrs. that has a +/- 15yr. life span made sense. Plus, I like being comfortable. I would like to draw out more humidity from the upstairs. He said he could make my upstairs temp = my downstairs temp.

best thing about those mini splits is no loss of cooling or heating through ducts. And you set different rooms for different temps during the day.

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but the line sets and plumbing routing is about as complicated as a nuclear submarine.

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they come pre charged and sealed. I know it's not the easiest thing running copper line and insulating it but maybe the way you ran it was harder? Did you run the lined ouside the walls with conduit or thru the walls?