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Price of 2 HVACs, installed? 2 ton and 3.5 ton split (gas). Also what brands to avoid.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:01 pm
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:01 pm
They're both 15 years old. One has a broken compressor so it makes sense just to replace the unit. The other has a bad refrigerant/coolant leak and I've just filled it a few years in a row as a bandaid.
Hoping to replace both and get a discount by getting two.
What are some prices you think are fair? Also what brands are good and which ones should I avoid?
Thanks!
Hoping to replace both and get a discount by getting two.
What are some prices you think are fair? Also what brands are good and which ones should I avoid?
Thanks!
This post was edited on 3/13/25 at 1:03 pm
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Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:07 pm to CatfishJohn
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Price of 2 HVACs, installed?
Did you wake up this morning and say, you know what, today is a good day to get bent over
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:12 pm to PenguinPubes
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Did you wake up this morning and say, you know what, today is a good day to get bent over
No, I got a guy over here for my warm weather annual tune up and he is propositioning to prison rape me.
In all honesty, I knew it would happen this year or next.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:20 pm to CatfishJohn
you will likely be, depending on what you buy, close to 20k to replace both units.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:20 pm to CatfishJohn
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broken compressor
Can be replaced for cheaper than you think. It's the labor that's high.
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bad refrigerant/coolant leak
That's what will get you.
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What are some prices you think are fair?
Ballpark guess is you will be around $20K all in for replacement of both indoor and outdoor units.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:27 pm to CatfishJohn
16-20K depending on brands
Posted on 3/13/25 at 1:53 pm to cgrand
The first company out here said no Trane or American Standard due to proprietary parts? What other brands are good?
It’s a very reputable company I’ve used for years, but it is a bigger company (Hiller).
It’s a very reputable company I’ve used for years, but it is a bigger company (Hiller).
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:09 pm to CatfishJohn
get a goodman. cheap parts for when you need to get them fixed
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:22 pm to b-rab2
What about Rheem?
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:22 pm to CatfishJohn
Purchase from someone you trust and that you know will be there when you need them.
The best brand is the one that’s installed properly and exactly how the manufacturer wants it installed. All of these brands are essentially the same.
The best brand is the one that’s installed properly and exactly how the manufacturer wants it installed. All of these brands are essentially the same.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:24 pm to tdme
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The best brand is the one that’s installed properly and exactly how the manufacturer wants it installed.
THIS
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:28 pm to CatfishJohn
If in BR area give SEC AC and Heating a try. I used Stephen to service and eventually replace the AC at my daughters BR condo based on recommendations here. I couldn't be happier with the service and price.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:41 pm to CatfishJohn
I had a Rheem 4 ton installed over the summer, no complaints or issues so far, it runs more efficiently than the ~20 year old unit and my power bill went down ~$120/month so I guess that's good. Total cost for install was right about $10,500.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 2:48 pm to YOURADHERE
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my power bill went down ~$120/month
That old unit must have been super inefficient.
My power bill is level at about $120 a month with 4.5 total tons of cooling for my house. (I do have natural gas water heaters).
Posted on 3/13/25 at 3:00 pm to tdme
It was regularly $300-$400 in the summer months and now hovers in the $220-$260 range. I have 12' ceilings and probably could help out with a radiant barrier in the attic but haven't done so yet.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 3:26 pm to CatfishJohn
Probably about $20k installed
I’d get a Lennox system. They’re about as good as it gets in the resi world.
I’d get a Lennox system. They’re about as good as it gets in the resi world.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 3:59 pm to SmoothBox
$22k all in with 10 year labor and parts warranty on both. This includes some ductwork, 2 new smart thermostats, etc. 24 months no interest financing and no prepayment penalty so I don't have to pay cash now (although I'll probably end it after 12)
One Ruud / one Rheem. 3 stage, good units.
My a-hole still feels torn open even though the internet says this is about market price.
One Ruud / one Rheem. 3 stage, good units.
My a-hole still feels torn open even though the internet says this is about market price.
Posted on 3/13/25 at 4:30 pm to CatfishJohn
Where are you located? How many tons are you looking at replacing?
Posted on 3/13/25 at 5:56 pm to tigger4ever
Went tonnage for tonnage
Posted on 3/13/25 at 6:53 pm to CatfishJohn
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Also what brands are good and which ones should I avoid?
I'm surprised that no one has mentioned to stay away from Goodman.
There isn't really anything wrong with Goodman, but they have a somewhat bad rep because they will sell to anyone. So it is important to get someone that actually knows how to install or you may run into issues. Pretty much all of their bad reputation comes from shitty installs.
The plus is that they are cheap and the parts are cheap and available if/when something eventually breaks.
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