heat pump versus heat strips. set me straight!

[smokin68]

You're looking to condition 7,500 sg ft on the cheap?Your HVAC system could make or break this house.I'd research it a bit further if I were you, and don't go by brand name,go by quality of contractor. A well installed Goodman can easily outlast a poorly installed Trane or Carrier.The contractor is the key. You might want to consider 2 systems with a zone for the basement at .5 ton, the zone experts will know more than me on this subject. Good luck.

[peytonc2682]

Do you want to spend more now or later?

If you decide to go with a heat pump you will have to spend a little more than with electric strips, but a heat pump costs less to operate and will pay for itself over time.

[pooka16]

I dont mind spending more now......just am torn between getting a 14seer goodman or a 15-19 seer trane. Huge price difference.

[dan sw fl]

Originally posted by pooka16
do i send plans to address in credentials?

Or simply have your architect e-mail me the .DWG files.

MUCH MUCH Simpler to perform analysis
using the AutoCad files
as the background in my HVAC program.

[Furnace_dude]

autocad is very nice, learning it now.

i would spend a fair amount of money of your system. if you have that big of a house. then you need to spend money on it now, or you will get bit in the butt so to say down the road. look on the wall of shame