I'd like contractor recommendations for the following unit.
Removal of existing indoor/outdoor unit, dehumidifier
and installing
an "entry level" brand associated with major manufacturers (Payne,Ducane,Goodman etc):
80% furnace (90000 BTU) & 10 SEER A/C (3 ton)
pending a full load calc.
with condensate pump for drainage
& humidifier
& programmable thermostat
The house is a 32 yr old Raised Ranch house with 2250 sq.ft (total living space) & finished basement.
Indoor unit in basement closet near chimney with easy access.
Windows and duct work are original and probably not all that air tight.
Office and warehouse in both Crystal River & New Port Richey ,FL
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Re: Nate Tech
Originally posted by gardenelf Thank you Dash, I am trying to find a contractor in my area, thanks to you I might have come closer to my goal. Natex is a helpful site.
Your welcome,spread the word, about their site!
And before the NATE haters get here,yes a non NATE tech could easily be beter the a NATE tech. However it's a good sign when the company and/or the techs ,took the time and money to get certified.
the couple of contractors that I spoke to thus far hadn't even heard of NATE.
both of them seemed very comptentent...
that I say because they both came-up with the same recommendations and one of them gave me the price quote with actual model numbers ...
so I'm open to other referrals as well...
and btw: the above spec should read:
Removal of existing indoor/outdoor unit, humidifier
and installing
an "entry level" brand associated with major manufacturers (Payne,Ducane,Goodman etc):
80% AFUE standard furnace (90000 BTU output) & 10 SEER A/C (3 ton)
pending a full load calc.
with condensate pump for drainage
& humidifier
& programmable thermostat
Where at in Delaware?I read your POSTS we are NATE certified,but I just do not think we can meet your BUDGET. 302-478-8220 but we do not handle any of those BRANDS. DASH I know Vince GREAT GUY!!!Our ACCA President
It's NOT the BRAND,it's the company that installs it!!!!!
I called your number - they were gonna call me back for an aptmt.
yes - budget is an issue because I just bought the house and am low on cash that went to the down payment and closing costs.
and the HVAC was a huge surprise -
didn't know anything about HVAC before this and now I know enough to know wat to look for and not allow the realtor to gloss over this important part of the house.(i have a feeling my so called "buyer's agents" loyalties were more towards the seller than me).
anyway I bought the house because it had potential but didn't realize it was so much of a "fixer-upper" - I had to put in a new septic for about 12k. upgrade the electric from fuse/150amp to circuit breakers and 200 amp ($1500).
the kitchen and all the bathroom floors are totally messedup
and need replacing (about (4k)
the bathroom and kitchens haven't been updated (the house is 35 years old) - another (10k)
and the location has turned out to be not all that great...
and so now I'm not all that keen on putting in the "best" or even a "better" system... a "basic" or "good" should do...
anyway.. that's my sob story for the day...
btw: pl. let me know if you know of anyone that does "Goodman" in the area.
Call Newark Plumbing and Heating /Geo H Burns they letter the truck with one name on one side and the other name on the other),if you really want a cheap price,they sell Goodman.I will tell Gail to cancel appt.Just make sure you get a copy of the permit,they might try to skip it,but demand a copy "because your selling the home"I checked Island of Lost Toys, all higher end stuff. They are the low guys in DE. work is ok,not NATE or drug/backround checked, but they have been around for 70 years. As I see it they have been around the same price since 1980.But due to your scene,I would go this route. If you do ,shoot me an e-mail and I will come by before you pay them. I live in Kennett Square,and hate to see people get the SHAFT. a case of AMSTEL Light,covers all fees. heatpumpguru@comcast.net
It's NOT the BRAND,it's the company that installs it!!!!!
GURU, I thought the only people left in Kennett Square were those who speak spanish!!! I grew up around Booths Corner, Aston ! Eat a hoagie for me! My parents now reside in Dover.
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