New Trane System Paying too much??

[jvega4]

First, a big Hello to all of you and a big thanks for shareing you knowledge and time.
My 10 y/o heat pump has given up and Iam in the process of getting it replaced. I have decided on a Trane system and have gotten 3 quotes from local dealers. I have no idea what is a reasonable price and would like to get some feed back on the middle quote to see if Iam getting a new one ripped or if it seems reasonable to you. I would greatly appreciate your opinions.
This is a 2600 sq ft cinderblock home in Central florida that faces south. The J manual calculations call for a 4 ton unit.
The Proposal:
Removal and disposal of old unit
New electrical disconect
New insulated refrigerant lines
Build new air handler stand with 3/4 inch plywood and insulate inside with 1.5 inch ridged duct insulation.
New ceiling mounted filter back grille and return duct.
Build new 1.5 inch ridged fiberglass supply and return plenum.28 x 12
240-120 CM surge device
New condensate discharge line with emergency auxiliary overflow device
Wet switch ( Have no idea what this is)
Polymer pad for condenser with "extreme kit" ?
Verify duct condition and seal if needed.
One 4 ton Trane XL19i 2TWZ9048B
One Variable speed air handler TWE049E13 FB
One programable ( super duper ) thermostat
2 year satisfaction garantee and 10years parts .
Extended 10 year warranty- for labor and service calls is xxxxx extra
Perfect fit 5 inch media filter is xxxxx extra
Cost without the 2 options above is xxxxxxxxx
Needless to say I GASPED! and told my son he is not getting a car after HS


Is this reasonable?? Please help with your feed back. (No pricing, due to site rules )




[Edited by senior tech on 02-14-2006 at 07:27 AM]

[mark beiser]

Pricing questions are not allowed on this forum.

But since you asked, that is significantly less than I would charge, but there wouldn't be any ductboard.

[jvega4]

Thank you Mark . I have had the oppurtunity to read several of your replies to other readers questions and have come to respect your opinion as your replies are inteligent , focused and to the point. I was not aware of the pricing issue.

[monair]

I sold the exact system, except for a gas furnace and coil, for almost twice that.

[beenthere]

They must be slow doing it that cheap.

Get the extended warranty.

[dan sw fl]

Originally posted by beenthere
They must be slow doing it that cheap.

Get the extended warranty.

FL= Cheap ! $ mentioned = F A I R ! !!
Get the extended warranty.

MOD will be along soon to delete $x,x00
if jvega4 does not amend his original post.

[jvega4]

A hearty Thank You to all those that responded, I appreciate your feedback. Iam not accostumed to throughing around xx or so casualy, takes me a lot of hard work and time to make that kind of money so I decided to ask those that know way more than me about this if I was on the right track.

Will amend.

[Edited by senior tech on 02-15-2006 at 07:57 AM]

[jvega4]

Too late, Senior tech beat me to it

[york_hvac]

Hey did you post this question on the GardenWeb HVAC forum? I did respond to your question there. But, in my opinion, seems like the company is doing the right things for a new unit. I say go for it!

[beenthere]

Originally posted by dan sw fl

Originally posted by beenthere
They must be slow doing it that cheap.

Get the extended warranty.

FL= Cheap ! $ mentioned = F A I R ! !!
Get the extended warranty.

MOD will be along soon to delete $x,x00
if jvega4 does not amend his original post.

Then the 19i is alot cheaper then I thought.

[dan sw fl]

Originally posted by beenthere

Originally posted by dan sw fl

Originally posted by beenthere
They must be slow doing it that cheap.

Get the extended warranty.

FL= Cheap ! $ mentioned = F A I R ! !!
Get the extended warranty.

MOD will be along soon to delete $x,x00
if jvega4 does not amend his original post.

Then the 19i is alot cheaper then I thought.

Suffice it to say,
I would guess
... wholesale FL rate is NOT the same as IN or PA or ...

VOLUME = Le$$

[beenthere]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by dan sw fl
[B]

Originally posted by beenthere

Originally posted by dan sw fl

Originally posted by beenthere

VOLUME = Le$$

Say that again, I couldn't hear you, my volume wasn't turned up.

J/K

[dougfamous]

Yeah, that's waaaay too much. I'm sure you can find some guy working out of a station wagon to hack you a system in for a lot cheaper. Then you can pay the original bidder to come back and clean up the mess.