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[LadyBeth]

HELP!!!

I have spent the last 2 days trying to decide what Brand...BTU's...SEER levels....etc!

My head hurts and I hope I made a good decision!?

I live in south Texas....'hotter than hell on a cool night'.

I priced Rheem...Goodman...Carrier...etc

TaaDaa......I chose a 3 1/2 ton...13 SEER Goodman for the low, low price of
$3,300.00.....total (includes installation)

Did I kinda sorta get a good deal?

Thanks to any and all for some feedback!

[Gunnery Sergeant Hartman]

It sounds like you didn't read the rules of the forum before you posted your question.
NO PRICING QUESTIONS!

Just remember: you get what you pay for...

[flange]

I once bought a hundred dollar pickup truck. It didnt work very well in the end, but it was a great price!

[the dangling wrangler]

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[amd]

HELP!!!

I have spent the last 2 days trying to decide what Brand...BTU's...SEER levels....etc!

My head hurts and I hope I made a good decision!?

I live in south Texas....'hotter than hell on a cool night'.

I priced Rheem...Goodman...Carrier...etc

TaaDaa......I chose a 3 1/2 ton...13 SEER Goodman for the low, low price of
$3,300.00.....total (includes installation)

Did I kinda sorta get a good deal?

Thanks to any and all for some feedback!


Size: Whatever the professional load calculation calls for.

SEER: Get yourself a ECM variable speed air handler; you'll be able to get 14 SEER out of a 13 SEER condenser. (and the ability to slow down the blower during periods of high humidity) Don't go overboard on efficiency; the money could be better spent on shading, efficient light bulbs, and other efficiency measures not related to the HVAC system.

Also make sure that you get a TXV even if the condenser is rated for use with a fixed orfice.

[LadyBeth]

Thank you to the one gentleman that did reply with information.

As for the other replys...I apologize for asking for help or advice in your
forum.

I certainly didn't mean to make anyone 'sick' to the point of puking.

And I am sorry I didn't "read the rules" properly.

Lesson learned.....

[the dangling wrangler]

And I am sorry I didn't "read the rules" properly.


Or at all.

[the dangling wrangler]

Now, edit out the prices please. Thank You.

[gary_g]

TaaDaa......I chose a 3 1/2 ton...13 SEER Goodman

Beth:

From a fellow Goodman owner, I would step up to the 14 SEER Goodman. It has a better EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) which reduces your operating costs.

I would also get the optional TXV (Thermostatic Expansion Valve) for the indoor coil. The TXV provides optimal refrigerant flow for cooling under all operating conditions. The TXV is an inexpensive option.

What model# is the indoor air handler?

Good luck.

[LadyBeth]

Gee....You fellows are a rough crowd!

Do any of you work or just sit around and insult people all day long?

Okay! I get the picture. Don't EVER intrude on the HVAC professional world.

Does this forum empower any one of you to just "go off" on someone for not reading the rules of your 'club'?

I'll make it easy, especially for you Hartman (wear the uniform with honor and NEVER speak to lady as you did here today!), I will not intrude on your territory again.

[LadyBeth]

Thank you so much for the advice. I really appreciate it. And once again, I certainly did not mean to cause such a problem to this forum with my question. I do appreciate the feedback.....Thanks again

[superd77]

I once bought a hundred dollar pickup truck. It didnt work very well in the end, but it was a great price!


DITTO!!!:)

[the dangling wrangler]

Gee....You fellows are a rough crowd!

Do any of you work or just sit around and insult people all day long?

Okay! I get the picture. Don't EVER intrude on the HVAC professional world.

Does this forum empower any one of you to just "go off" on someone for not reading the rules of your 'club'?

I'll make it easy, especially for you Hartman (wear the uniform with honor and NEVER speak to lady as you did here today!), I will not intrude on your territory again.

Not one of us has shown you any disrespect. Don't blame the messenger for the message. YOU'RE the one that didn't/can't follow/read the board rules. Everyone's welcome here. Rules are rules. Please don't disrespect us. How on earth did Gunny disrespect you? I thought he was pretty polite.

[superd77]

is it a heatpump or cooling only?

goomans are descent units. again as stated above:), you get what you pay for!

Good luck!!

[deckeda]

... TaaDaa......I chose ...

Did I kinda sorta get a good deal? Thanks to any and all for some feedback!

I'm not clear on why you're asking for approval after-the-fact. You might also want to know that the main reason why pricing isn't allowed is because it unnecessarily overshadows any real equipment discussion. There are just too many variables for anyone to be able to look at a price and give an informed opinion.

Investing in HVAC isn't like buying an off-the-shelf appliance, but it's the common misconception and hence the price focus of folks who know nothing else. I'm not judging here, just trying to inform.

[BaldLoonie]

Any unit properly sized and installed will do a good job. Some are better built, quieter, etc. and that's back to "you get what you pay for" type of thing. The biggest problem these days is finding someone who really will properly size and install a system. So many corners can be cut that the HO never knows about. Few jobs are properly sized from dealers too lazy to run a load calc and some of that comes from cheap homeowners calling 1/2 the phone book looking for the low bid.

Pricing varies considerably by area. Dealers pay different prices for the same product, overhead varies, permits vary, etc. So while I could say your $XXXX is a ripoff, that dealer could have a $400 permit in the price, or local code requires an electrician to wire it, for example. And none of us can see the job nor know what you are getting. Unit only? Matching coil? Thermostat? Lineset? How hard is line pull? Coil change?

Yea, some of the natives get a little testy on questions like yours and they shouldn't.

[tinner73]

i'm sure if you took the low bidder and it's Gooman:rolleyes:....you got a real deal. keep the warranty close by.








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