New Heat Pump and Air Handler

indyguy_2010

16 years ago

I have requested multiple quotes and am currently looking at the system listed below. My concern is the HVAC salesman is "throwing in everything since I'm loosing so much money already" (yes he made that comment). I know the line is a sales pitch and need advice on whether this quote is too high or not.

Current heat pump system is 36 years old and still kickin! But we are looking to replace it with:

Carrier Performance Heat Pump 25HPA 2.5 Ton

Carrier Infinity FE4 Handler ("upgraded free from FV4 to work with infinity Stat)

Carrier Infinity Stat

Humidifier

6 Month Media Filter (thrown in free because salesman is already losing tons of money)

Our house has 2x6 insulated outside walls, 1700 square foot with a 300 square foot open (but not ventilated) sun room.

Quote is $5800 before tax credits. I think it seems reasonable but they keep throwing stuff in free which makes me think they are over priced.

Please help!

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ryanhughes
16 years ago
Quote is reasonable. Those systems around here would generally go for the $6-7000 range.
pugparents
16 years ago
Indyguy,

I believe you are asking for a second opinion on the bid you were given. Did you get any other bids?

That would be my first recommendation: Get a bid from other suppliers: Trane, Lennox, etc.

Carrier makes (or has made for them) good equipment. 2 1/2 tons seems like an adequate amount of cooling/heating for 1,700 sq ft.

Does your area suffer from very dry winter conditions out-of-doors, so that a humidifier is warranted?

Is the 6-month filter a HEPA-style (stands for High Efficiency PArticulate)? This unit should be 6 inches or more thick and be 2 feet by 2 feet or perhaps 2 feet by 3 feet wide. A HEPA filter for home use is a pleated filter that most folks advertize only needs to be changed every 6 months. We change ours every 3 months. They cost about $30 each. But they do a great job of removing particulate from the air. In fact, when the dust starts to show up on the furniture, Mrs. Pug asks if I need to change the filter!

I believe the current bidder is quoting a two-speed outside compressor and a variable speed inside air handler. This is standard these days.

Both of these features contribute to the energy savings.

The unit you were quoted has the following efficinecy numbers: 13 SEER/11.5 EER/8 HSPF

Use the internet to understand what those numbers mean.

Finally, the manual for the outside unit you were quoted is at: http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/groups/public/documents/techlit/25hpa3-1pd.pdf

Really, finally, $5,800 seems like a good price if it includes a HEPA-type filter housing and filter, new wire from the disconnect to the new units, and new refrigerant tubing between all units?

Thanks,

P, PE, PMP
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indyguy_2010
Original Author
16 years ago
Mr. Pug

We were quoted $6000 on a Bryant.

There is a lot of dry air in the winter. We like this option as we are going to do hardwood flooring in the next "decade" or so and heard humidifyers help in the winter.

The company swears this system meets the government credit standards. Should I be worried with the stated specs here?

I would have to ask for a HEPA filter. I requested the larger filters I can purchase at BIG BOX stores.

It is only a single stage compressor. Should I request the 2 stage? If so, do you think I would raise the value on the quote?