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Let's talk about my home A/C unit! So fun!
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:40 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:40 pm
Existing unit is about 12 years old. Bad leak in condensor and small leak in the dryer.
Repairman suggests changing entire unit if we can swing the money.
Quoted me:
Ruud (by Rheem) 5 ton unit, 15 Seer, inside and outside units, installed $7215
Could do a Trane for about $1000 more.
What says the OT a/c experts?
Edit: Evaporator coil, not condensor.
Repairman suggests changing entire unit if we can swing the money.
Quoted me:
Ruud (by Rheem) 5 ton unit, 15 Seer, inside and outside units, installed $7215
Could do a Trane for about $1000 more.
What says the OT a/c experts?
Edit: Evaporator coil, not condensor.
This post was edited on 3/24/15 at 3:52 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 1:47 pm to Grassy1
quote:
Ruud (by Rheem) 5 ton unit, 15 Seer, inside and outside units, installed $7215
I just replace mine in a rental unit (a 4 ton Ruud) and it was $4200 installed and included the ducts being cleaned and a new slab for the outside unit.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 2:10 pm to Grassy1
what's the square footage of your home?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 2:38 pm to Grassy1
quote:
What says the OT a/c experts?
First question, how long do you intend to stay in this home?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:15 pm to Wtodd
quote:what was the seer on your 4 ton?
I just replace mine in a rental unit (a 4 ton Ruud) and it was $4200 installed and included the ducts being cleaned and a new slab for the outside unit.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:17 pm to Grassy1
I'm going to need square footage of your home and ceiling heights in order to give you what you seek.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:35 pm to kingbob
quote:
m going to need square footage of your home and ceiling heights in order to give you what you seek.
You need to know how long he intends to stay where he is.
Spending top dollar on good equipment only makes sense if you plan on staying there awhile.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:44 pm to Grassy1
quote:
Repairman suggests changing entire unit if we can swing the money.
80% chance Repairman works for 1 Hour AC.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:47 pm to Grassy1
how bad a leak?
they have made huge strides in leak seal technology in the last few years.
There is this stuff that seals like magic, it comes in a syringe.
they have made huge strides in leak seal technology in the last few years.
There is this stuff that seals like magic, it comes in a syringe.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 3:59 pm to POONHOUND
Let me try to answer your questions:
I have no plans to move any time soon. So, ten years or so, I'd guess.
The house is 4000 square feet. Have 3 units. The problem one is a 5 ton. Not sure of the exact square footage of the coverage of that unit, but its the living room, foyer, keeping room, breakfast, kitchen, dining, utility, one bath and one bedroom. 12 foot ceilings in this area. The 5 ton unit has seemed about right.
ETA: If you think it's critical, I can measure the sq footage.
I have no plans to move any time soon. So, ten years or so, I'd guess.
The house is 4000 square feet. Have 3 units. The problem one is a 5 ton. Not sure of the exact square footage of the coverage of that unit, but its the living room, foyer, keeping room, breakfast, kitchen, dining, utility, one bath and one bedroom. 12 foot ceilings in this area. The 5 ton unit has seemed about right.
ETA: If you think it's critical, I can measure the sq footage.
This post was edited on 3/24/15 at 4:07 pm
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:01 pm to Napoleon
He said leak seemed pretty bad. Said there was almost no coolant in the unit.
So, maybe repairable? I dunno...
So, maybe repairable? I dunno...
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:08 pm to Grassy1
quote:
I have no plans to move any time soon. So, ten years or so, I'd guess
If you are staying 10 years then invest in the 15 SEER, and I would go with the Trane.
5 ton unit with high ceilings like that should cover 2000 square feet with decent insulation, and not a lot of windows or a lot of Sun.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:19 pm to kingbob
For free help, I did the measuring:
811 square feet x 9' ceilings
622 square feet x 12' ceilings
A lot of windows, mostly on north and east side.
811 square feet x 9' ceilings
622 square feet x 12' ceilings
A lot of windows, mostly on north and east side.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 4:21 pm to doubleb
I heard that Trane lost their advantage over other makes when they converted to the Scroll compressors like most of the others. True or not so true?
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:04 pm to Grassy1
you're going to need at least 24,000 BTU's based on the square-footage, but you will need additional for the kitchen. Since I don't have the house plan (or my AC notes), I would recommend getting one at least one size up from that. Also remember, the higher the seer, the more efficient it will be and cheaper to run.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:06 pm to Grassy1
Trane's have worked very well for me and I've put them in my last two homes. They are rugged and reliable and parts are readily available. I've had no compressor issues.
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:12 pm to doubleb
I don't mind paying more for a Trane, if there's value there.
I've had a couple recommendations of Ruud/Rheem.
I'll google, and see where 24,000 btu falls.
The tech quoted a 15 Seer unit, and advised this was the "standard."
I've had a couple recommendations of Ruud/Rheem.
I'll google, and see where 24,000 btu falls.
The tech quoted a 15 Seer unit, and advised this was the "standard."
Posted on 3/24/15 at 5:17 pm to Grassy1
Wow... look up Ruud, and there's nine different "Series"... of course, none of those details given on a verbal quote. Just the brand name, Seer number and "5 Ton".
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