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HVAC guys... Again...
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:50 am
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:50 am
Our 5 ton unit is from the late 90's and on life support. What are your picks for brands? The AC company we use quoted us for 3 different Carrier units, but also install Rheem, American Standard/Trane...
We have a Trane now and it has done well, it is just old.
Install quotes we are getting are anywhere from $8-13,000 depending on unit.
We have a Trane now and it has done well, it is just old.
Install quotes we are getting are anywhere from $8-13,000 depending on unit.
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Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:51 am to LSU alum wannabe
It’s hard to stop a Trane
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:52 am to LSU alum wannabe
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Install quotes we are getting are anywhere from $8-13,000 depending on unit.
Tell them you will take the $8 unit. That is a steal
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:54 am to LSU alum wannabe
We have a 5 ton American Standard and it's been a great ac.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:55 am to LSU alum wannabe
So you are needing to install both inside and outside equipment correct?
Depending on the SEER of the unit, $8K should be the upper limits not the lower even if you need both inside and out unless you need duct work done also.
I had a 4 ton Rheem (probably 13 SEER) installed outside only for $2500. Inside units should only run 1500-2000. Just giving you some numbers to compare (even if mine was 4 ton vs. 5 ton). I would hope what they are quoting you is a higher SEER.
Depending on the SEER of the unit, $8K should be the upper limits not the lower even if you need both inside and out unless you need duct work done also.
I had a 4 ton Rheem (probably 13 SEER) installed outside only for $2500. Inside units should only run 1500-2000. Just giving you some numbers to compare (even if mine was 4 ton vs. 5 ton). I would hope what they are quoting you is a higher SEER.
This post was edited on 6/28/18 at 8:56 am
Posted on 6/28/18 at 8:55 am to LSU alum wannabe
Stay the frick away from Goodman.
Trans is where it’s at. The most common problem with these are “customer” error, from my experience.
Trans is where it’s at. The most common problem with these are “customer” error, from my experience.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:00 am to LSU alum wannabe
Get two more bids if your current unit is limping along.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:00 am to LSU alum wannabe
Not an HVAC guy, American Standard/Trane > Rheem. Not so much for cooling, but American Standard is more quiet.
I just had a 4 ton American Standard put in and I can vouch it is much more quiet than my old 3.5 ton Lennox.
Do not know anything on Carrier.
Whatever you choose is going to be so much better than your 90s unit
I just had a 4 ton American Standard put in and I can vouch it is much more quiet than my old 3.5 ton Lennox.
Do not know anything on Carrier.
Whatever you choose is going to be so much better than your 90s unit
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:01 am to LSU alum wannabe
You should ask around and find a commercial HVAC tech who's company allows them to do side work. They can be way cheaper. These guys can usually get good pricing through their employer, don't have any of the overhead of having a company, and are usually better than most residential techs.
I tell this to everyone I hear getting quotes from for unit replacement.
I tell this to everyone I hear getting quotes from for unit replacement.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:03 am to LSU alum wannabe
I work for a company that doesn't rep any one brand. We are also on the hook for callouts and repairs for up to 7 years after the install. All that said, we install Rheems or Ruuds if it is our choice. They are the most cost effective for the customer, they tend to be the most reliable, least amount of issues, and most inexpensive to maintain over a long period of time. We literally are putting our money where our mouth is with our coverage. They are like the Honda Accord/ Toyota Camry of the HVAC world, IMO
ETA: DO NOT GET A GOODMAN!!! Please for the love of all that is right.
ETA: DO NOT GET A GOODMAN!!! Please for the love of all that is right.
This post was edited on 6/28/18 at 9:06 am
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:04 am to LSU alum wannabe
I've always heard Trane are great but sound like a train. Op, some units are definitely louder than others, so if sound matters may want to look into that. When I say sound matters, I mean location in your house. If it's in a basement it doesn't, if it's off your living room it does.
I'd personally recommend getting 5 quotes. Will be worth your time, each only takes 30 minutes. I replaced a 2.5 ton and I had quotes from $3500-8000. All for similar units. Each company generally only sells 2-4 brands, one low end, one mid grade, and one 'best' brand. I'd go mid grade. Pretty sure Lennox gets great reviews for their generally mid range prices.
Eta: I've found most are around $1000/ ton whole sale to purchase. So anything over that is generally Labor/ profit. If your are not doing vent work and just a basic swap it's 3-4 hours of work for a 2 man team. Pretty easy. So as said for a 5 ton $8 k would be a decent quote. $13k they are trying to rob you. I'm no HVAC pro I just own rental properties and get quotes often.
I'd personally recommend getting 5 quotes. Will be worth your time, each only takes 30 minutes. I replaced a 2.5 ton and I had quotes from $3500-8000. All for similar units. Each company generally only sells 2-4 brands, one low end, one mid grade, and one 'best' brand. I'd go mid grade. Pretty sure Lennox gets great reviews for their generally mid range prices.
Eta: I've found most are around $1000/ ton whole sale to purchase. So anything over that is generally Labor/ profit. If your are not doing vent work and just a basic swap it's 3-4 hours of work for a 2 man team. Pretty easy. So as said for a 5 ton $8 k would be a decent quote. $13k they are trying to rob you. I'm no HVAC pro I just own rental properties and get quotes often.
This post was edited on 6/28/18 at 9:09 am
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:08 am to baldona
Do all quotes include or exclude ducting?
Make sure you're comparing apples to apples.
Make sure you're comparing apples to apples.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:10 am to LSU alum wannabe
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We have a Trane now and it has done well, it is just old.
Well, you at least know what can stop a Trane. Father Time can.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:17 am to Kracka
Goodman's are the loudest unit's on the market. My house and my neighbor's was built by a shitty builder who did spec homes 15 years ago. He put Goodman's on both and they will wake you up at night when they come on. Especially since the dumbass installed the unit on the same side as the master bedroom.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:20 am to Ray Finkle
You've had good luck with the Trane.
Maybe you should stick with that brand. Seems low risk to me.
Maybe you should stick with that brand. Seems low risk to me.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:34 am to LSU alum wannabe
Td special. Email me bigedlsu@yahoo.com I'll discount you 1500 off their quote.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:41 am to BigEdLSU
Ed I need you then, can you get me good pricing ?
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:42 am to baldona
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I've always heard Trane are great but sound like a train.
That is why I would say spend a few extra $$ and get American Standard version on Trane. The outside unit is larger than most which means it has a larger fan that runs at less RPMs.
I cannot hear mine when it kicks on, it is quiet.
Posted on 6/28/18 at 9:51 am to FishinTygah84
I have had a Goodman for over a decade that runs like it is brand new. I have never had a single issue with , nor do I find it loud.
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