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New AC Unit Recommendations
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:12 am
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:12 am
I need to get a new 5 ton unit. What brands and contractors would yall recommend and estimated cost if you know? TIA
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:14 am to LSU1018
get the most sears you can afford, trane.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:14 am to LSU1018
lennox
too far away to reco a contractor
too far away to reco a contractor
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:15 am to LSU1018
We almost exclusively install Carrier or if they want a knock off brand , Thermal Zone.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:16 am to LSU1018
We almost exclusively install Carrier or if they want a knock off brand , Thermal Zone.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:24 am to Chad504boy
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get the most sears you can afford, trane.
Only if you intend to stay put for several years.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:26 am to Chad504boy
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get the most sears you can
And then check the SEER rating too.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:51 am to LSU1018
Rheem -
Kirk Manuel, with Home 360. Give them a call and request for him. Great guy.
I hope you don't need new ductwork. We bought a 5 ton unit (18 seer?) with new ducts through the whole house two years ago, was about $11k
Kirk Manuel, with Home 360. Give them a call and request for him. Great guy.
I hope you don't need new ductwork. We bought a 5 ton unit (18 seer?) with new ducts through the whole house two years ago, was about $11k
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 10:54 am
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:52 am to stout
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And then check the SEER rating too.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 10:54 am to stout
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And then check the SEER rating too.
I thought maybe Kenmore had an a/c unit now...
Posted on 9/1/15 at 11:01 am to Chad504boy
just went thru this last month. Went with Trane XV18 condenser, TX80 furnace. 5 ton. All are variable speed. During night and early morning it runs at about 30% of capacity and ramps up to 60-70% during the day. As it runs longer, but slower, it gets very low humidity. Very quiet, Sometimes I have to check the thermostat to see if it is running.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 11:16 am to CORIMA
How can you tell if you need new duct work or not? Also Corima, do you mind telling me how much yours was?
Posted on 9/1/15 at 11:48 am to LSU1018
my duct work is only 7 years old, rigid metal.The a/c company said the ducts were fine for the new system. My coil had a leak, was builder grade, noisy and used the old freon. Probably could have patched, but just delaying the inevitable . It was 13K, Condenser, furnace, coils, thermostat . They also redid the return. It had been a metal box connecting the grill in a hall ceiling to the unit. Now is it a large flex return that makes a curve before going into the unit. Makes things much quieter. I would only recommend these variable speed units if you plan to be there for a long while, or if quiet and comfort are a priority. These keep to the set temperature within a half a degree. Very cool thermostat , Trane XL950
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 12:02 pm
Posted on 9/1/15 at 11:54 am to CORIMA
Posted on 9/1/15 at 3:18 pm to CORIMA
I just got quoted 6400 for a 5 ton Ruud installed. I've never heard of Ruud but that seems like a good price.
Posted on 9/1/15 at 3:37 pm to LSU1018
6,400 for a 5 ton....that seems a bit high
Posted on 9/1/15 at 3:43 pm to LSU1018
Ruud is the same as Rheem, like GMC/Chevy
Posted on 9/1/15 at 3:45 pm to LSU1018
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Ruud
Ruud is owned by Rheem. Solid equipment. 6400 for cond. and air handler? Presumably 410a? If so, that's very good pricing as long as the contractors legit.
Edit: brew beat me to the punch
This post was edited on 9/1/15 at 3:47 pm
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