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Actually decided to go w/ the Lennox XP17 XP17-030-230 with CBX32MV-036 variable speed air handler and the iComfort stat. thanks to rebates, it was a super deal from a reputable installer.

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This is very helpful! I was wondering if there was a website like this. Baltimore is very close as I'm in N. VA.

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The one I went with, the 2nd, higher efficiency, option is affordable and can be compared to option 1 simply because of a massive rebate from the manufacturer. Our state is also offering a rebate...

Wow, impressive. Thank you very much! I knew it would be a small percentage. I'm just looking for added justification to go w/ a higher end unit. I made that decision and I will indeed move forward....

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Yes, you're right. Seal windows, add insulation, etc...Assume all things equal and talk purely about efficiency numbers from the units.

Doesn't sound like quantifying this is possible?

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Generally, I agree with your comment though the price difference is low after all rebates/discounts are applied. That's the reason why the question is purely about efficiency because the cost is not...

I have 2 options:

option 1: SEER 15, EER 12.5, HSPF 8.5

option 2: SEER 16.2, EER 13.5, HSPF 9.0

is there anyway to translate the efficiency into dollars? does anyone have a ballpark figure?...

i'm definitely not sold on the nest and appreciate each individual experiences to judge whether or not i want it.

i thought the next is compatible w/ both single or 2-stage units.....the only...

Hello all,

I've narrowed down all of my proposals to the final 2 and would love to have some opinions to help sway me one way or another. I'm in N. VA in an approx. 1600 SF, 3 level TH. The 2...

Interesting that the higher, more favorable numbers are the correct ones. It's usually the opposite.
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Hi all,

I'm breaking this question off on a new thread since it's very specific.

I have 2 proposals for basically the exact same configuration, at least in the heat pump compressor and air...

hi all.

one more thing. I recently got a competing quote for a rheem unit, specs below:
prestige series
RPQL030JEZ SEER 15, single stage
air handler RHKLHM3617JA, variable speed
and it does...

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I definitely understand that a bad install on a good product is as worse as a bad product.

My dilemma is that the American Standard is substantially more expensive than the Carrier while the...

Thanks for the suggesting but we're all electric all the time. Trust me, I wish we had access to gas.

Heritage 15: 4A6H5030E1000A 2.5 tons
Air handler: AAM7A0B30H21SA
Stat: ACONT802

The above will be compared to:
SEER 15 Performance Carrier 25HCC530 w/ FV4CNF002

and

Lennox DLSS...

Strike my initial remark. After further analysis, the American Standard did come in lower. It was marginal in the lower units (XB13 vs Silver SI 13) but very noticeable when comparing the XR15 vs...

Thanks for the advice on Rheem. It came in at a decent price but not as "cheap" as you think. I'm guessing Northern VA is a bit more expensive all around.

I'm in the process of doing a spreadsheet...

I will be getting an American Standard proposal today. The person was just here and interestingly, he said that the price for equipment is the same as Trane. Any differences are mark ups and labor...

Thanks for the Trane info, will look into it.

The Carrier numbers are exactly what I am looking for and it fits within the budget.

Will see what a couple of others come in as and will report...

Have a company that installs American Standard coming tomorrow. I am eager to see what that holds.

I know SEER 13 is the lowest, which is why I was shocked at how expensive (in my opinion), the...

Thanks again for all of your comments. I am getting extremely educated on this subject and I appreciate it.

In response to Ryan, yes, there are constraints for the air handler in the width...

Tigerdunes, thanks for your comment.

I've read about EDD and kind of have an understanding of what it does and why it's preferred. The question again goes back to whether or not the upfront costs...

Hi all,

Thanks for all of the replies. I appreciate all of your opinions. I apologize for adding the actual price difference in my initial post. I was careful to avoid actual prices of products...