trane models

[bulldogxxx]

Quick question, do you feel that xl14c is worth the extra money >1500 dollars over the xb13 being if one is going to stay in house 5 or less years, biggest difference is warranty......thanks

[lra]

not @ 5 years or less. You wont re-coup the cost difference when you sell.

[lra]

Further, you wont see the 1500 in savings (electricity) in that amount of time.

[nashobasales]

You may be able to recoup in the selling of the home, if the new owner wants the extended warranty on the a/c. You can transfer the warranty to the new homeowner, therefore you can ask more for your home.

[bulldogxxx]

Is there alot of difference in models for the money

[Gunnery Sergeant Hartman]

not @ 5 years or less. You wont re-coup the cost difference when you sell.

It will make the house easier to sell.

What would a new buyer rather have? A 13 SEER builder grade, or a high efficiency 14 SEER with 5 years left on the warranty?

[ItshotinBama]

I agree.... The difference between the builder's grade XB13 and the 14XLi is pretty big. There are two options in between those two units in the XR13 and XR14. Why not explore those options as well?

I know many folks think they will be moving in a certain amount of time and they often do, but life sometimes throws you curveballs and the best laid plans often never materialize. I would think beyond putting in the "minimum" and put a quality system in the house. Does it have to be the 14XLi? No

But I do believe that marketed correctly, a quality sytem with a quality warranty is a selling point for a home. It's hard to put an exact dollar figure on it, but if anything it can help you hold the asking price rather than negotiating down.

[bulldogxxx]

gettting the xr for upstairs , gaspack down, money is a issue




I agree.... The difference between the builder's grade XB13 and the 14XLi is pretty big. There are two options in between those two units in the XR13 and XR14. Why not explore those options as well?

I know many folks think they will be moving in a certain amount of time and they often do, but life sometimes throws you curveballs and the best laid plans often never materialize. I would think beyond putting in the "minimum" and put a quality system in the house. Does it have to be the 14XLi? No

But I do believe that marketed correctly, a quality sytem with a quality warranty is a selling point for a home. It's hard to put an exact dollar figure on it, but if anything it can help you hold the asking price rather than negotiating down.

[pstu]

As a homeowner and a sometimes home buyer, this oughta be something I'm qualified to comment on. I think the prospective home buyer will absolutely minimize the value of any AC in there. Dollar-wise, you should put in the cheaper alternative because the "resale" value of that AC system is minimal. Sorry to say.

I could see the argument for better equipment on the basis of enjoyment for the next 5 years, but that's it. If you have any skepticism, ask a realtor what to expect if you put in a deluxe AC vs. builder's grade.

Best of luck -- Pstu

[timebuilder]

You may be able to recoup in the selling of the home, if the new owner wants the extended warranty on the a/c. You can transfer the warranty to the new homeowner, therefore you can ask more for your home.

Buyers won't offer more money for something like that. Their agent will advise against it, because a working AC system is a working AC system, just as a HO cannot recoup the cost for the extra 500 feet he had to drill for water on his property compared to his neighbor who has an identical home down the street, but only had to drill 100 feet. Same water, no additional value.

In order to get more money for a home compared to a similar home with the same beds/baths in the same neighborhood, you have to be offering a feature that the wife really likes, such as a first floor BR for mom, or a special kitchen.

If you are certain to move in five years, buy a median replacement system in terms of cost and features, and save your money for the home where you will live for 10-15 years.

[timebuilder]

It's hard to put an exact dollar figure on it, but if anything it can help you hold the asking price rather than negotiating down.

The only way you can "hold your asking price" is to be certain that you will get another offer that you will find acceptable during your time frame for selling. In most market areas today, that is not the case. You don't want to lose a home sale over $500.