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BoozeDelivery

Looking for opinions or advice on a quote I got today.

I have a 2.5 ton package unit that is easy to get to for replacement. Thing is about 20 years old. I've had it repaired a couple of times for fairly cheap. The problem I have now is a pretty significant leak. Freon was put in it and it lasted 2 days so yeah. The company was supposed to come back and find the leak and never did. Needless to say I called someone else.

The new company quoted me for replacement. I didn't even discuss repair this time because of the age of the unit. Here is the quote:

INSTALL NEW CARRIER 2.5 TON PACKAGE HEAT PUMP, WITH 10 KW AUX HEAT NEW HONEYWELL DIGITAL THERMOSTAT CONNECT UNIT TO EXISTING DUCT WORK AND ELECTRICAL
FABRICATE AND INSTALL NEW RAIN HOOD.

OPTION 1: GOOD CARRIER COMFORT SERIES 13 SEER RATED PACKAGE HEAT PUMP TOTAL $4,000.00

OPTION 2: BETTER CARRIER PERFORMANCE SERIES 14.2 SEER RATED PACKAGE HEAT PUMP TOTAL $4,300.00

CARRIER WARRANTY: 10 YR COMPRESSOR AND PARTS, 1 YR LABOR 5 YR THERMOSTAT

I feel like this is a decent price but was wondering what you guys think. Also should I bother with the 14 seer unit or just go with the 13 seer? The location is southeast TN where we have hot and ridiculously humid summers and the winters aren't usually too bad. Thanks for reading and for your input.

edit After getting other quotes and your guys input, I've made my decision. Thanks guys!

Posted Apr 10, 2015, 9:36 PM UTC · edited

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Troubleshoot11 year tech•

Not bad numbers. Package units are usually easy. Go higher if you can. 13 seer being the minimum is about to be obsolete. It will be considered low efficiency. Your utility bills without running auxiliary heat should be low regardless since it's just 2.5. The big 3 offer the same warranty on parts so if you're happy with carrier then go for it.

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BoozeDeliveryOP•

I'm not really invested in any brand. That just happens to be what they sell. The 14 seer isn't much more but I wasn't sure if it was worth it. If so I don't really have a problem with it. Thanks for the input.

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BoozeDeliveryOP•

I already did. Got 3 more actually. They were all 700-1k higher.

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BoozeDeliveryOP•

Lol wow..another company just called me back. They wanted over 1k more than my original quote. Think I'll probably just go with the original quote.

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bigsrgResidential / Appliances•

Different companies have different overhead costs. No one is trying to rip you off if they're within a grand.

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BoozeDeliveryOP•

Right, I understand that. Unfortunately it was for a cheaper unit with half the warranty too.

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Monte0704Diamond Certified Mitsubishi Tech•

Keep in mind that you are going to get what you paid for. If a company caught one thing that they think is worth an extra $100, its possible the first company missed it.

Which could lead to a poor install.

Just saying, I know money is everything to a homeowner, but in this industry, not always the best way to shop.

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BoozeDeliveryOP•

You are definitely right about price not always being the best thing to make a decision like this on. I actually worked for the company that gave me the quote up top for a year or so. That's been several years ago but the owner and I have always been cool.

A couple of the guys that do change outs are still there from when I worked there. I've seen them operate and trust their work. The owner said he'd give me a good deal but I wanted to be sure it was. People will tell you a lot of things when it comes to money lol.

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Can_not_Be_RepairedLicensed Contractor: HVAC|Plumbing•

Price is good. Go 14 seer.

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