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I wonder if they just did it like that originally as the soffit would have covered it up and it was easier then notching out the 2x4.

I am remodeling my kitchen and have chosen to remove the soffit above the upper cabinets. In doing so I have a duct that runs to the second floor that I need to get inside the wall so that when I...

I replaced my old 2 1/2 Ton York system with a new 3 ton Trane XL16i HP and VS blower last month. Well today my installer came out and replaced my trane touch screen TS with the Trane touch screen TS...

Install is in progress.... Anything I need to watch for, or make sure that the the contractor takes care of?

Mark has already posted the following tip:

In short should I insist on going with the smaller coil, or is the difference fairly insugnificant. I really don't wont to "piss off" the installer before they even start but if it is a better match...

OK, I finally pulled the trigger called my installer and told him to order the equiptment.

His proposal was for:

3Ton XL16i Heat Pump (36,000 BTUH) Model:4TWX6036
3Ton VS Air Handler (40,000...

I will tell you that novadude used a different Trane contractor then one I chose. From what I can tell he was very happy with his install. You can find both on the Trane delaer website by using zip...

Email sent... I had no idea you worked up in this area.

Hey RoBo,

Do you have an email address I can send you a note to see if you know anything about the company I am going to choose to do my install?

Hell RoBo you are only about 40 miles from me. I am in Mechanicsburg, just a short trip up 283N and your here. So, why arn't you doing this install? Theres a bottle of Tequila in it for you. :)
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I was originally quoted this system with a 4TEE3F40A (40,000 BTUH) AirHandler/Coil but after doing my HVAC_Calc load calculations I beleive the smaller 4TEE3F37A will be better match for my home, and...

Thanks Mark,

I have updated my post, with the info you supplied. Are there any changes or additions to the equiptment list that I should make?

Well after scouring this site now for a week or two, asking lots of questions, and doing my HVAC-Calc Load Analysis, I finally feel my homework is complete. I HAVE FINALLY MADE UP MY MIND! Here is...

I got you email and pics, Thank you. Sent you an email back :)

If I choose the Trane system, which is where I am currently leaning, I will not be using the same contractor as you did. Not because I am worried about the quality of the install but there prices on...

I have read so many post disguraging oversizing. I just want to make sure I get the proper equiptment to be comfortable year round. So assuming a 3ton 2 stage outdoor compressor, variable speed...

I think you might be onto something Mark! I am not sure why the both quoted the larger 3.0 ton coils with their proposal. I will try and give both a call tommorrow to discuss the smaller 37,000 BTUH...

I have one last question, Obviously the 16 seer units from Trane and Amana are both 2-stage compressors but I have downloaded HVAC-Calc and completed a load analysis and the recomendation is 2.5...

Thank you RoBo.

I guess with the above Amana configuration I would need to make sure my contractor installs the TXV since it is not insatalled from the factory. Now if I can only make up my mind...

Thanks Mark!

According to the Product Specifications sheet on Amanas website for the RTG36C2C RTG Line it says:

"Installation of the unit requires that the specified TXV kit be installed on the...

Thank you all for you input. I am just a couple of days away from pulling the trigger. I have talked with both my Trane and Amana contractor and am not thinking that I can pull off either the Trane...

I have a two story house and on both floors the supplies are at the floor and the returns are close to the ceiling. Now with the basement should the same rule apply, or does it make more sense to put...

I am currently in the process of selecting a contractor to replace my enite split system electric heat and air handler. I am going to be using a VS air handler with a 14seer heat pump. Brand unknown...

My amana dealer recommended the Ultravation MERV11 Progressive Media Air Cleaner. Seems like it is comparable to the 5" Media Filter Trane is offering. Anyone else using this product?...

novadude,
Sure you can send them to my email address, I would really like to see how it turned out.

RoBoTeq,
I am wondering if Amana offers a 5" media filter simular to Tranes. I have no intrest...

After looking over Amanas website it appears their warranty is as follows:

16 SEER RSG Series(R410a) - Compressor Lifetime, Parts - 10 Years.
14 SEER RCE Series(R22) - Compressor Lifetime, ...

RoBoTeq,
I didn't realize you lived so close. To bad you can't do the install. :( You are right this area is definitly saturated with Trane dealers, with Carrier a close second. Besides, letting my...

I would love to see some pics of the install. I am guessing the contractor you used had the initials DMC. I did get a quote from them and felt comfortable they would do a good job doing the install....

I am in Mechanicsburg. If you don't mind me asking, who did your install and were you happy with there work?

To RoBoTeq and heatpumpguru,

I would like to thank both of you for taking your time to provide your professional input. It's guys like you that make this a great site. If only either of you guys...

At this point I have received a total of 7 quotes. I have dismissed two of them due to the inability of the estimator to answer simple questions to my satisfaction. That left me with quotes from 2...

Thanks RoBoTeq,

for your input on Amana, you seemed to be the board athority on their equiptment. After reading your post I went out to Amanas website again and was able to find the 16 SEER RTG...

Well it's time to replace the old system with a new high effecincy electric system. I have had several estimates so far for replacing my 20 year old 2 1/2 ton York Heat Pump system. Of the estimates...

Never had any intention of fixing it myself. Was just trying to get a professional opinion on what the problem would be a result of. All equpyment is York. I am unable to read the model of the Heat...

Thank you for the informative response?????

Just like to get an opinion on what could be the problem with my heat pump. The heat pump seemed to keep the house nice and cool through the heat of the summer. It has gotten a little cooler here in...