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re: Help me buy a central HVAC system - best price / reputable source for drop shipped system

Posted on 3/21/26 at 5:53 pm to
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 3/21/26 at 5:53 pm to
So far, very pleased with the experience with alpine.

Now as to my HVAC installation skill, ??

Theres a new air handler in the attic next to the old one. Thats all I got to say about that
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 3/28/26 at 6:05 pm to
A few updates:

Duct board is really cool stuff. Figure out how many sheets you think you'll need, and get a whole extra one

Buy more tape

Buy more duct board

You will need more tape
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 4/26/26 at 4:45 pm to
Forgot to update this -

Pretty amazing unit. The condensate drains were kind of a pain and I screwed up the first time and flooded my nice new duct board plenum

So far, looks like thats all I got wrong. It basically stays in de-humidify mode and easily keeps the house at whatever temp we want. Its great.

Saved a little over $10k. If it lasts longer than 3 years that'll be a win.
Posted by UptownJoeBrown
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Posted on 4/27/26 at 6:49 am to
More home AC/Heater units should be DIY friendly. The biggest pain is getting it in the attic.
Posted by DownshiftAndFloorIt
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Posted on 4/27/26 at 3:40 pm to
That was by far the most difficult part of this operation.
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