I'd good with the "real" company,and get the rebates,tax credit,etc..
Hi, Ive been reading trough the forums for a while now. And Im liking the info Im reading. I just bought a home the was built in '84. Its around 1400 sqft (under air). And has the original (Ruud/Rheem ???) air handler. The condenser is only 8 yrs old. But it seems to be way to small for the home.
We live in S. Fla, and it ranges from 85-99 degree heat in the summers. The ac is running ALL DAY and can never get the house below 78 degrees.
I called a HVAC bud of mine to look overe the system, and give me his opinion. And basically he wants to replace both units, and upgrade us to a Payne 3 ton (15 SEER) condenser. The drip pipe is angled too high, so hes going to redo that as well. The price hes giving us is fair, but I cant use any of the rebates.
On the otherhand, his boss will come out and give us a qoute. But we will most likely be paying $ more up front then getting the rebates in return.
Sooooooooo, my question is... Do I go with my bud, and let him install the Payne units w/ no rebates? OR do I fork out the extra cash, and get a Carrier/Trane unit w/ rebates?
What are the rebates?
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I'd good with the "real" company,and get the rebates,tax credit,etc..
The unit may not nessesarily be undersized. It could just be mismatched, not charged correctly, dirty ilter, dirty coils, or have installation issues.
Don't assume you need a larger unit because a 8 y/o unit mismatched to a 25y/o airhandler is struggling to keep up. That could be a 25y/o coil in there that's rarely if even been cleaned.
Do you have large enough ductwork for a 3 ton unit? A 3 ton will flow 20% more air than a 2.5 Ton, and 50% more than a 2 ton.
It's easier to find matches that meet the rebates in the 2 and 2.5 ton sizes as well... without going with top of the line equipment.
i went with a 3 ton trane XL20i w/the clean effects. it qualified for the $1500 tax credit and the $1k manufacturers rebate. not to mention the 10year parts and labor warranty...
oh yeah by the way Rheem is a great system
restoring comfort daily
Do you know what Trane is offering for rebates?
Well I guess I will have an update with you guys later this week. I called another HVAC company for an appt on Thursday...
Got the qoute today... He's offering a Rheem 3 ton - 2 speed (18 SEER) system, new Rheem air handler, rebuild the stand, seam the return, add new returns in each bedroom. Its is quite a bit more up front. But with all the rebates, and even the tax credit. It comes out to be less, than having my bud do it.
Go for it,but if it's less ,your Bud is not your Bud!