zafiro
11-01-2006, 07:49 PM
I’m going crazy.
Do people write these estimates just to confuse the consumer?
I have a very old Gaffers Sattler: Input 120,000 btu’s output 96,000 btu’s
Want to replace and move to attic and add air conditioning.
I have 4 bids ~ the range in pricing is quite significant ~ 32% or more
Live in San Diego
Ranch house 2200 sq feet – just replaced the windows dual glazed – vinyl American integrity 7 windows; 2 sliding doors; 1 bathroom door with jalousie window
Summary of bids is as follows :
Used this gentleman for plumbing work but he is licensed for all
1. Suggesting Rheem 100,000 btu rated furnace, new a/c unit one zone 4 ton unit, condenser – 13 seer
Everything necessary to code, use existing vents and registers / ??? Air grill in hallway ceilings, new access hole .
Recommended by architect
2.Another bid Amana Goodman 90,000 btu 85% horizontal fau – connect o existing ductwork, replace ductwork as needed , supply and install return air system complete with filter grill – relocate gas piping and high voltage electrical attic area, supply and install Amana Goodman 13 seer high efficiency air conditioning system complete with coil, condenser and refrigerator piping. Supply and install digital night set back thermostat. Need to hire an electrician
3. Bryant 90,000 M#311 afue 80 4 exchanges per hour
Digital ht/cl thermostat
Air-conditioning 113R 048 4 ton system
Permit and duct testing
New supply replace all associated leak proof ductwork
New return including all associated leak proof ductwork – on ceiling
Gas piping 20 ft
4. Trane XL 80 100,000 btu 5 ton
XL R410A/R22 5 ton
He also had a silver and gold quote for larger units 10 yrs parts and labor and much steeper prices
Any advice – what are they not telling me that they should be telling me. I am more interested in the first 2 bids they seem the most reasonable . What do you think of the 2 products offered; the price difference between the 2 is over significant - is it worth it?
Thanks,
Overwhelmed and in a quandary
Do people write these estimates just to confuse the consumer?
I have a very old Gaffers Sattler: Input 120,000 btu’s output 96,000 btu’s
Want to replace and move to attic and add air conditioning.
I have 4 bids ~ the range in pricing is quite significant ~ 32% or more
Live in San Diego
Ranch house 2200 sq feet – just replaced the windows dual glazed – vinyl American integrity 7 windows; 2 sliding doors; 1 bathroom door with jalousie window
Summary of bids is as follows :
Used this gentleman for plumbing work but he is licensed for all
1. Suggesting Rheem 100,000 btu rated furnace, new a/c unit one zone 4 ton unit, condenser – 13 seer
Everything necessary to code, use existing vents and registers / ??? Air grill in hallway ceilings, new access hole .
Recommended by architect
2.Another bid Amana Goodman 90,000 btu 85% horizontal fau – connect o existing ductwork, replace ductwork as needed , supply and install return air system complete with filter grill – relocate gas piping and high voltage electrical attic area, supply and install Amana Goodman 13 seer high efficiency air conditioning system complete with coil, condenser and refrigerator piping. Supply and install digital night set back thermostat. Need to hire an electrician
3. Bryant 90,000 M#311 afue 80 4 exchanges per hour
Digital ht/cl thermostat
Air-conditioning 113R 048 4 ton system
Permit and duct testing
New supply replace all associated leak proof ductwork
New return including all associated leak proof ductwork – on ceiling
Gas piping 20 ft
4. Trane XL 80 100,000 btu 5 ton
XL R410A/R22 5 ton
He also had a silver and gold quote for larger units 10 yrs parts and labor and much steeper prices
Any advice – what are they not telling me that they should be telling me. I am more interested in the first 2 bids they seem the most reasonable . What do you think of the 2 products offered; the price difference between the 2 is over significant - is it worth it?
Thanks,
Overwhelmed and in a quandary