Carier Heat pump/air handler

15 years ago

Hi,

I got a quote from a contractor in Northern Virginia, for a carrier all electric system

Inside unit - FVBNF003

Outside - 25HCC636 or 536

The contractor quoted me $4500 for the system including installation

The contractor does not have any complaints on BBB. Another contractor had quoted me $6200 for a 13 SEER Lennox system.

I was under the impression that carrier systems were really expensive

Is this quote too good to be true?

Thanks

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tigerdunes
15 years ago
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I would not have the Lennox.

Both the Carriers are nice systems and the price seems too good to be true for a three ton. However at the very least you want the 005 VS air handler to improve your eff numbers.

add a staged heat strip and an Edge thermidistat and you would be set.

IMO
Good Luck!
neohioheatpump
15 years ago
I don't think its too good to be true. You found a contractor who likes to work. He's making money still. He's just not making thousands on one job.
Alot of the contractors giving high estimates in the 8 thousand range aren't getting jobs nearly as often as the contractors that give low estimates.
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freesoulva2
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks for the response. i will be meeting the contractor in a few days. Are there any specific pitfalls/clarifications i should address before i sign the paper work
tigerdunes
15 years ago
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yes there are.

1.the larger 005 var speed air handler to improve the system's eff numbers.

2.new and correctly sized refrigerant lineset.

3.Edge Carrier thermidistat

4.staged heat strip.

either outside condenser would be fine. the two stg Comfort 16 series would be preferred over the sgl stg 15 model.

get the final mdl numbers both outside and inside units and post before signing any paperwork.

IMO
Good Luck!
freesoulva2
Original Author
15 years ago
Hi,
Thanks every1 for your help. I just met the contractor and he pushed the following system
Outdoor - Bryant 286BNA036 (2 stage)
Indoor - FEANF003 or 005
Evolution/Infinity Control
15KW heat strip
Total price 4550 (including haul away)
2 yr labor/10yr parts warranty
freesoulva2
Original Author
15 years ago
sorry Indoor unit model# is FE4ANF003 or 005
luv2shopml
15 years ago
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I live in your area and would like the name of that HP contractor you found. I have a quote here for virtually the same system for $10,800. Only difference seems to be Bryant name on the HP.
Carrier FE4ANF005 4ton
Carrier 25HPA648A003 16 seer 2 stage
Infinity air purifier
Infinity control
10 KW heat strip
new pad
new line set
LEWSTONE
15 years ago
We got a quote here in Va beach for a 3 ton Carrier Performance Series inside and out, 15 SEER, 9 HSPF,, variable speed airhandler and 2 stage outside unit for $6800.00. hope this helps you