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Stout and Co.: what’s the most well-rounded AC units to install?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:44 am
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:44 am
Our units are now beyond 15 yrs and we want to get ahead of any Houston Summer failures.
My guess on cost is around $11k
2.5 and 5 ton units.
My guess on cost is around $11k
2.5 and 5 ton units.
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Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:51 am to CharlesLSU
Trane
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Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:53 am to CharlesLSU
I saw Stout and well-rounded and thought for sure this was about the poster.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:56 am to CharlesLSU
we had a big American Standard put in this time last year and some related work done to retrofit a new unit. Highly recommend the guy who did our work if you’re in Spring/Woodlands/Tomball/Humble area.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:08 am to Klark Kent
Definitely interested.
What’s their name?
What’s their name?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:13 am to CharlesLSU
Not brand specific but we are really enjoying our two speed unit. Runs on high during peak load times then either off or low in the evenings. Helps control humidity much better.
There are variable speeds units as well that are even more effecient.
There are variable speeds units as well that are even more effecient.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:13 am to CharlesLSU
Rheem
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:30 am to Wally Sparks
My buddy has a Carrier. He has spent 6,000 replacing coils in the last five years. The unit is five years old. The coils are covered but the labor is not.
He says anything but a Carrier.
He says anything but a Carrier.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 10:33 am to CharlesLSU
Jose Torres AirMax AC - +1 (713) 423-9204
We had a brand new unit, new pad, and some retrofitting work done for ~$7600. John Moore quoted the same job for $11-12k, but everyone knows they’re shiesty AF.
Our old unit was leaking 4lbs of freon a year, no exaggeration. They gave us the freon for the new unit for free, probably standard practice, but when you’ve been spending $300+/year on freon, it seemed like a great deal
We had a brand new unit, new pad, and some retrofitting work done for ~$7600. John Moore quoted the same job for $11-12k, but everyone knows they’re shiesty AF.
Our old unit was leaking 4lbs of freon a year, no exaggeration. They gave us the freon for the new unit for free, probably standard practice, but when you’ve been spending $300+/year on freon, it seemed like a great deal
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 10:41 am
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:15 am to bird35
That's having high efficiency coils for you. More efficient means thinner wall for the tubing.
Most of them are from at least parts made in China regardless of brand name. AC's for homes all suck these days as compared to more robustly built over 25 years ago
Most of them are from at least parts made in China regardless of brand name. AC's for homes all suck these days as compared to more robustly built over 25 years ago
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:17 am to CharlesLSU
Trane
10 year parts and labor warranty
10 year parts and labor warranty
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:20 am to CharlesLSU
Whichever brand the vendor you trust to service them for the warranty period suggest from my experience generally works out better for me than what I want.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:57 am to CharlesLSU
I replaced my downstairs main unit with a York dual speed two years ago. The humidity difference in the summer is massive.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 1:07 pm to CharlesLSU
quote:
My guess on cost is around $11k
2.5 and 5 ton units.
try again, its averaging $2k per ton so
2.5 ton = $5k
5 ton = $10k
plan on $15k as the bottom number
as for brand, trane is the best quality with rheem/ruud as a close second
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:37 pm to Simon Gruber
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Trane
10 year parts and labor warranty
And you’ll use that warranty in my experience.
10 yrs in now on my 4 ton single speed XR16 paired with a variable speed air handler.
Lost indoor coil under warranty at year 6 and the installers acted like they were doing me a solid to change it out for $1500 in labor and material with Trane supplying the part.
Installing company claimed this was pretty rare but happens even with Trane.
Keep in mind they are rifling these aluminum coils on the inside for efficiency and I believe longevity has become a secondary consideration.
ETA: Trane’s 10 year warranty DOES NOT cover labor, consumables, or refrigerant.
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 2:41 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:40 pm to bird35
My buddy has a Carrier. He has spent 6,000 replacing coils in the last five years. The unit is five years old. The coils are covered but the labor is not.
He says anything but a Carrier.
This is my problem since living in my house since 2011. Seemed like every year something went out on our Carrier system and there is a special place in hell for them.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:50 pm to CitizenK
quote:
That's having high efficiency coils for you. More efficient means thinner wall for the tubing. Most of them are from at least parts made in China regardless of brand name. AC's for homes all suck these days as compared to more robustly built over 25 years ago
Can’t wait till they switch to that 50% propane refrigerant R290.
Houses will be blowing up everywhere.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 2:50 pm to Centinel
quote:The rare double subtle brag noted-
I replaced my downstairs main unit
1) I have a downstairs
2) My downstairs is air conditioned
Posted on 4/2/22 at 3:08 pm to beebefootballfan
Propane is a great refrigerant. Damn shame its so dangerous.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 3:50 pm to CharlesLSU
You can pay for the higher-end well-known names but honestly, I have always used Goodman and had the least amount of issues with them.
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