Hybrid HVAC

13 years ago

We are in the process of collecting bids for our 4450 sft plus 1250 sft finished basement home. GC has quoted 2 hybrid high efficiency HVAC units with 15 seer rating at $30,000. Does this sound reasonable? To me as a layperson, this is getting into geothermal territory. I would appreciate members' input.

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fsq4cw
13 years ago
Reasonable or not, spec out what geothermal would cost to see the differential.

First costs are the lowest.

SR
tigerdunes
13 years ago
Replacement systems or for new construction that includes ductwork? Any zoning controls included?

What is location?

What is your cost/therm for nat gas and cost/kwh for electric? Because of the drop in nat gas prices, dual fuel has become a poor decision in many parts of the country.

Post back.

IMO
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sriguduri
Original Author
13 years ago
This is for a new construction including ductwork. Location is central Ohio. Cost of natural gas this winter is around $1.45/ccf and electricity about 7c/kwh.
As for zoning, I don't know the details but am going to get it. Thanks.
tigerdunes
13 years ago
Yep. DF would be an advantage.

You would want high eff var speed furnaces and high eff heat pumps.

Can't really say about pricing. Unfortunately, GCs like to use new HVAC as a large profit center.

IMO
tigerdunes
13 years ago
Dbl post.

Sorry

This post was edited by tigerdunes on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 12:31