Trane Estimate

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08-10-2012, 12:29 AM
TomDx

Trane Estimate

I just received an estimate to replace the a/c and furnace in my Townhouse, here are the components...

TUD2B060A9362A -- Tran XL80 2-Stage
4TTB3030E1000A -- 2.5 Ton Trane XB13 Condenser
4FXCB036AC3CAA -- 3 Ton Trane XB Series Cased Coil

I can verify the first item on Trane's website, but when I search the 2nd item, I find that it is an American Standard...
the Trane item is #4TTB3030E... Does this make sense? The contractor appears on the up and up, but I'm concerned they are selling me one thing and will install another. The 3rd item I can't find anywhere.

I feel I got a fairly good price on this system, but I was wondering if anyone can tell me if I'd could expect a significant
difference in price (ie, $ and up) if I were to get a quote on a comparable Rheem system. I know I can schedule another estimate, but this is a rental unit and I'm under time constraints... so if I knew I shouldn't expect much savings, then I'll just go with the Trane.

Thanks

Tom
08-10-2012, 12:44 AM
jimj

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I believe your numbers are incorrect.
Your F on the coil is a "T"
Attachment 299171
08-10-2012, 12:50 AM
BURL-REF

Trane and American Std are the same company. EX: TUD2Bo60 for trane, AUD2B060 for American std. Not sure but I think the coils and comp units carry the same model numbers. 4* means refrigerant 410A. Just question the contractor, I'm sure it will be OK
08-10-2012, 01:10 AM
TomDx

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimj

I believe your numbers are incorrect.
Your F on the coil is a "T"
Attachment 299171

Thanks... I'll check with him tomorrow.
08-10-2012, 01:11 AM
TomDx

Thanks for the responses...

Does anyone have a thought on whether it's worth getting an estimate on the Rheem?
08-10-2012, 09:06 AM
tigerdunes

Rheem is solid equipment, often underrated and overlooked.

Going back to the Trane quote, if not going with a var speed furnace, you might look at the XT80 furnace with the high eff blower.

And you could also get a competitive quote from Trane's sister company, American Standard.

IMO
Good Luck!
:)
08-10-2012, 09:10 AM
ar_hvac_man

Id definitely get an estimate on a Rheem. Once the Trane is out of warranty be prepared to be raped for replacement parts.
08-10-2012, 04:43 PM
TomDx

Quote:

Originally Posted by tigerdunes

Rheem is solid equipment, often underrated and overlooked.

Going back to the Trane quote, if not going with a var speed furnace, you might look at the XT80 furnace with the high eff blower.

And you could also get a competitive quote from Trane's sister company, American Standard.

IMO
Good Luck!
:)

My Original quote was for the XR80, but there are problems in the townhouse with the upstairs getting significantly hotter than
the downstairs. All the contractors that gave an estimate said a 2-stage would help that problem. And they all said that since this is a rental unit, they wouldn't invest in a VS. The contractor I'm going with gave me the 2-stage for $250 more than the 1-stage, so I went with it... hope it wasn't a mistake.