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What are the specs on your home A/C unit and how much did you pay?
Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:44 pm
Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:44 pm
I have an old, maybe 10-12 yrs Ruud 4 ton. Just had to replace out the thermastat, 2 capacitors, contactor switch, bypass the timer delay for the condenser. A/C guy said next to go is my condenser fan...
Not freezing cold for a 2200ish sqft house, but comfortable enough. I'm happy if I can get 5 more years out of this unit.
Probably a lot of folks had theirs replaced after the flood.
How much? I hear install prices have gone up due to demand.
Not freezing cold for a 2200ish sqft house, but comfortable enough. I'm happy if I can get 5 more years out of this unit.
Probably a lot of folks had theirs replaced after the flood.
How much? I hear install prices have gone up due to demand.
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Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:46 pm to lsu xman
A ruud unit should last 20 years minimum. The items you talked about replacing are normal wear and tear items.
My ruud is 24 and still going strong.
My ruud is 24 and still going strong.
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:50 pm to lsu xman
15 ton industrial carrier unit to cool my 20,000 Sq ft. Mansion.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 9:58 pm to lsu xman
I have a 4 ton Lennox that I put in about 9 years ago. Knock on wood it is running good. My house is just shy of 1800 sq ft. I was thinking of doing one of those seasonal check ups. Haven't done one of those in about 6 years.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:00 pm to Athis
My condenser coil is thick with dirt. I will need to clean it soon.
I've been watching youtube about various ways of cleaning.
I've been watching youtube about various ways of cleaning.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:01 pm to diat150
Diat you worry about them copper coils being stolen in Opelousas?
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:09 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
Replaced a 20+ year old unit last summer with an Amana 4 ton system. New furnace, evap coil, condenser, plenum and overflow pan. 9k for removal and install.
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 10:10 pm
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:09 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
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15 ton industrial carrier unit to cool my 20,000 Sq ft. Mansion.
You went cheap on AC, your unit is way too small.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:10 pm to diat150
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ruud unit should last 20 years minimum
I'm so glad to read this. They are putting these on our new house, and I had no idea on how they held up.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:11 pm to lsu xman
Someone who knows more than I do can say whether or not if I am correct, but when you do replace it, maybe consider going with 5 tons. 500 sq ft per ton and at 2200 sq ft that is just over 4 tons so that might make a difference.
A new unit might cost you around $5k. I got a new one about 10 years ago and it seems like it was somewhere around there. The problem I have is how fast the house warms up. And I guess everyone has this problem to some degree, but on really hot days it gets to a point where my AC is only able to keep the temp inside manageable.
A new unit might cost you around $5k. I got a new one about 10 years ago and it seems like it was somewhere around there. The problem I have is how fast the house warms up. And I guess everyone has this problem to some degree, but on really hot days it gets to a point where my AC is only able to keep the temp inside manageable.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:14 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
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FLBooGoTigs1
You're 0 for 2 on the funny meter in this thread.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:19 pm to OweO
quote:If you can find a $5k unit installed, you don't want it.
A new unit might cost you around $5k.
Shop carefully, go to the highest R Value you can afford.
For a 4.5 Ton unit, I'd presently budget around $8k-$9k installed.
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:41 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
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15 ton industrial carrier unit to cool my 20,000 Sq ft. Mansion.
Yes, I call BS too.
9500 SqFt and we have 12 Tons and could use a little more. At 20,000 I would consider looking into a small chiller / boiler setup. I would hate to see the utility bill on regular split units!
The following replaced 30 year old Lennox units.
4 Ton Inside and Outside $10,000.00
2 3 Tons Inside and Outside $8,000.00 each
2 Ton Inside and Outside $5,000.00
That is with a friend discount, all are Lennox replacements.
The new ones are not near as good as the old R22 units. We should have upped the 4 to a 5 and one of the 3s to a 4. I in no way expect these to last 30 years.
This post was edited on 6/25/17 at 10:42 pm
Posted on 6/25/17 at 10:45 pm to Passing Wind
I am having fun I don't loose sleep over it. I am at work another 6.5 hours
Posted on 6/26/17 at 7:10 am to lsu xman
Just had an 11 y/o Gooman unit replaced in April due to leaking evap coils because I was tired of fixing small things on the unit every year.
My house is just shy of 1800 sq ft (non ot baller). I had a 3 ton 16 SEER Rheem installed with the 410a refrigerant. That is the new furnace, air handler, copper and wifi thermostat install for $4900. I don't plan on being in the house but a few more years so didn't need the highest SEER they were offering since I will not recoup my money.
My house is just shy of 1800 sq ft (non ot baller). I had a 3 ton 16 SEER Rheem installed with the 410a refrigerant. That is the new furnace, air handler, copper and wifi thermostat install for $4900. I don't plan on being in the house but a few more years so didn't need the highest SEER they were offering since I will not recoup my money.
This post was edited on 6/26/17 at 7:14 am
Posted on 6/26/17 at 8:20 am to soccerfüt
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hop carefully, go to the highest R Value you can afford.
Only if you plan to remain there for five years or so.
Posted on 6/26/17 at 9:27 am to lsu xman
2350 sq ft. (1850 downstairs 500 upstairs)
Split A/C Zones
3 Ton Unit & 3.5 Ton Unit
Both units are Amana
My FIL was a Goodman/Amana dealer at the time.
Him and 2 of his buddies put in the system on my new construction house.
I got it pretty cheap!
Split A/C Zones
3 Ton Unit & 3.5 Ton Unit
Both units are Amana
My FIL was a Goodman/Amana dealer at the time.
Him and 2 of his buddies put in the system on my new construction house.
I got it pretty cheap!
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