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06-25-2008, 11:07 AM
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Looks like I need a new air handler and pump. Before I go dropping $8K+ on the project, I'd like to get a second opinion from a professional who does not have a vested interest!
Please PM me and I'll fill you in on the details.
Thanks
Riis
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06-25-2008, 04:57 PM
| | Believe in absurdities and you commit atrocities | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | | If you are paying 8k for just an air handler (which is just a fan, basically) you are paying too much. Unless you own a 5,000 sq ft. home/compound...
What do you mean by "pump"? a compressor for the AC?
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06-25-2008, 05:08 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Virginia Beach, VA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Masher88  If you are paying 8k for just an air handler (which is just a fan, basically) you are paying too much. Unless you own a 5,000 sq ft. home/compound...
What do you mean by "pump"? a compressor for the AC? | Yes, the heat pump / outside unit.
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06-25-2008, 05:11 PM
| | Believe in absurdities and you commit atrocities | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Zooberwerx Yes, the heat pump / outside unit.
Riis | Is it small, squat and has a fan on top that blows up? Has copper pipes to it? It's outside the house? We just call em condensers
If you need both the Furnace(air handler + heater) AND a condenser...i can see a heating guy charging 8k...especially now. with the weather getting hot. I'll tell you this...you are paying a hefty sum for his time during this peak season. I've looked at packages (Dukane 90+... Janitrol 90+) for my house (1400 sq ft) at dealer costs...around 2500-3000 for the machines and lines.
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06-25-2008, 05:20 PM
| | Believe in absurdities and you commit atrocities | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | | I recommend calling up some other guys to give you quotes
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06-25-2008, 05:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Masher88 Is it small, squat and has a fan on top that blows up? Has copper pipes to it? It's outside the house? We just call em condensers
If you need both the Furnace(air handler + heater) AND a condenser...i can see a heating guy charging 8k...especially now. with the weather getting hot. I'll tell you this...you are paying a hefty sum for his time during this peak season. I've looked at packages (Dukane 90+... Janitrol 90+) for my house (1400 sq ft) at dealer costs...around 2500-3000 for the machines and lines. | You got it, thank you! I always called the attic unit the "air handler" and the outside unit the "heat pump". I have 2 pair...one for upstairs, one for down. They're matching Trane 1400's, ~15 years old, R22. Got a leak in the air handler coils. The contractor suggested Goodman components, 14 seer, 410 A.
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06-25-2008, 05:46 PM
| | Believe in absurdities and you commit atrocities | | Join Date: May 2005 Location: Cleveland, OH | | | can't you (him) just replace the coils? Or is the whole systems shot?
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06-25-2008, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Masher88 can't you (him) just replace the coils? Or is the whole systems shot? | Coil repair / replacement would run ~$3K plus there may be rust damage to the condensation tray. This is one assessment / estimate. I'm reluctant to drop major bucks into an older system.
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06-25-2008, 08:02 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MN | | | Check around-for that $$,you better be getting TOP OF THE LINE,big time.Granted it is bust season for any good a/c company so sometimes they inflate the price because they dont need the work and can turn work away.Shop around,don't always go lowest bid-lotta your truck slammers come in cheapest and when a problem-nowhere to be found.Get a reputable,local dealer who will come out if a problem and be there after the sale.Unfortunately,the hvac field has a lot os scheisters in it.Iv'e did hvas for 20 years and it is hard to compete with the trunk slammers-they don't pull permits,put el cheapo stuff in and will never stand behind their work.
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06-25-2008, 08:04 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MN | | | Goodman-that is on the low end of the quality foodchain.They are sold by a lot of cly by night outfits because anyone can by them.Whole sale houses only sell to dealers,and only so many dealers of brands in a certain area
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06-26-2008, 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by troy2003 Goodman-that is on the low end of the quality foodchain.They are sold by a lot of cly by night outfits because anyone can by them.Whole sale houses only sell to dealers,and only so many dealers of brands in a certain area | What models should I be considering in terms of quality / reliability? BTW, I need a 2 ton, 14 seer system.
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