Please Help me understand this York System

17 years ago

Hi All,

Please help on this as I am flying blind. I have no idea if this is anywhere close to a reasonable deal on the job.

I received a quote for a complete system including ductwork with 2 returns and 11 registers:

York YPLC 80K BTU 80% AFUE Modulating Variable Speed

York YCJF 3 Ton 14.5 SEER R410A

10 year Parts, 5 year labor, 10 year Compressor, Lifetime Heat Exchanger.

The total package is a little over $10K (not including any rebates). I was told my best bang for the buck would be in going with the modulating 80% system, and not with the 95% as I would not see much savings here in Southern California.

I just wanted to run a sanity check on it before I pull the trigger.

If anyone could give me their honest opinion on the equipment, and the cost of the job I would really appreciate it.

Thank you so much for your help here.

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waho6o9
17 years ago
Seems ok. I put mine in for less, but I did the work. waho6o9@yahoo.com if you have any questions, I'm in SoCal as well.
ryanhughes
17 years ago
Good system with a fair cost for new ductwork as well. See what rebates York might have. Make sure they sized the system properly--many times they are oversized leading to higher operating costs and typically lesser lifespan. Any details about the ductwork? Metal or flexible? 11 supplies for a 3 ton doesn't seem right to me; that's over 100 cfm per register, which should not be needed.
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mgfulk
Original Author
17 years ago
Thanks for the replies. I have no details on the ductwork, but I suspect flexible as this is a retro on an old house with a room addition. They did the A/C calcs and it came out to 2.2...that is what I know.

Are they right about the 80% vs. 95% efficiency ratings? We typically may see low 40's occasionally and mid 90s occasionally, but winter nights typically in the high 40s and Summer days in the high 80s.

Thanks again for your help!
ryanhughes
17 years ago
How long are your winters? If nights are in high 40s, your days are probably mild compared to winters elsewhere. In your area 80% seems to be what is used based on previous threads here.

If the load came to 2.2, ask why they are proposing a 3 ton. 3 tons may be what is required to meet the sensible heat removal requirement, but it's good to check.

Also, I'd ask them about 11 registers being enough to move that kind of airflow.
funnycide
17 years ago
What type of system do you have now? I'm assuming you have a gas furnace and no AC.
mgfulk
Original Author
17 years ago
I am in San Diego 5 miles from the coast. Winters and Summers are both mild...Winter lasts for 3 - 4 months, Summer about 4 - 5.

Funnycide is correct, I currently have an old Day/Night gas furnace and no AC.

I am trying to get the new Furnace installed in the rafters of my garage, but the City of San Diego wants me to rebuild the whole thing to accomodate the unit and 6 service techs (a little sarcasm, sorry). I understand needing some structural checks and balances, but it has gone waaaay past ridiculous here. A word to the wise about remodeling within the boundaries of the City of San Diego...don't. Not worth it.

Anyway, thanks all for your help.