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Thank you for your advice. I went ahead with a Bryant SEER 18 heat pump and a 80% gas furnace as a back up. We are very happy with the unit and the installers, TURNER co. I highly...

In that case should I go with the higher capacity?

I got six estimates and all said the same, will need to either have a long run and have to insulate the pipe since it has to extend beyond the outside deck (about 20') or cut thru joist and concrete....

Does anybody knows if Bryant makes a 3 1/2 ton HP? If not should I go up or down (3 vs. 4ton)?

What circuit board problem?

I am not sure. He did not have a brochure on it. I will be calling them back for a more detailed proposal.

it is my understanding that both are two stage furnace with variable speed motors and that the HP are dual speed.

Ok, after this weekend I have narrow it to these two options:

Bryant;

Heat Pump model 286 ANA
80% back up furnace model 315A
with fan powered Humidifier and evolution controller

or

Could you suggest some good companies in this area?

I wish I could use zones. Unfortunately, the builder went with a munimal approach to construction and one trunk line services the first and second floors. As I understand it, the only way I can...

Ok, here are the average annual costs:

$1.53/th (incl distribution and transportation)
$.09/kwh

Last yr utility bill was $3,000.

The furnace will be installed on a finish basement. 3/4...

I understand that the gas rate might be low compared to other areas, but isn't a HP more efficient? Would you recommend them that I just buy a regular AC and furnace?

The gas rate after the first...

Don't get me wrong I think the Hybrid Heat pump is a good idea for this area, Northern Virginia. What I was having doubts is the insistence of the contractor to use a 80% furnace as back up heat. ...

I understand that the 90% are more efficient but the contractor in this area seem reluctant to deal with it. I have talked to four different contractor and all say the same, that the cost...

I am in the process of replacing the AC and furnace in my house. I live in Nothern Virginia. The contractor I have contacted are pushing this type of unit, a hybrid heat pump (HP with a gas furnace...