Final decision - advise

[cjt]

I have found the contractor that I want to go with for a furnace and a/c replacement. I am getting Amer Std dual-stage, var spd furnace paired to Amer Std a/c. My final decision is what a/c to get. The contractor will do either 410A or R22 based system. Without waiting for a while due to some units on backorder, available at this time are 13 SEER r22 unit or 14 SEER R410A unit. The price difference is about $1000.

Being in Canada, I will never pay for the SEER difference with only a 2-3 month cooling season. But, is it worth it to go with the 410A unit to future-proof myself for repairs/recharging? Of note, the contractor is providing a 10-year parts and labour warranty so I would not have to cover anything for the first 10 years. Am I gonna care if I still have an r22 unit in 10 years? My first inclination is to just go with the R22 unit especially with the long warranty given that functionally I will not see a difference.

Opinions??

[tigerdunes]

CJT

gO with AmStd's Allegiance 13 or 14 R-22 refrigerant. I personally would go with the Allegiance 14 but either is fine and this idea that dealers/Manufacturers want to charge extra for R-410a is just bunk. You will have a great system if sized and installed correctly. I would include a whole house air cleaner cabinet.

Good LucK!

[pony express]

are there any rebates from the power company to help offset the higher cost?

[cjt]

What is the major difference with 14 Seer Am Std Allegiance a/c unit??

There are no rebates related to the use of the 410A.

[BaldLoonie]

The 14 is quieter with swept wing fan blad. Also use a scroll 2.5 ton and up where the 13 uses scroll only at 3 and 5 ton sizes.

Unless you are expecting a leaking system, what refrigerant you have doesn't matter. I sure wouldn't spend a grand just to get a SEER point and R410a in your area. If it leaks in 10 years, as you point out, it won't cost you anyway.

[cjt]

Do those advantages of the 14 SEER unit justify about $200 in additional cost in your opinion?