Hi all:

Please help me with AC quotes. I live in Western Mass. My 20 years old Heil system (2.5 T compressor, 3 T air handler) is still working. The condenser is very loud.

Im interesting in a system which will qualify for tax credit. The house is a ranch, about 1500 sq ft.

I had 4 companies out to give me quotes. However, only two companies from CT sent me written quotes. One company from MA gave a quote verbally and the other company did not bother to send me anything even after I called them to let them know I was still waiting for the quotes after 2 weeks.

I guess I have to pick one of them to install my new system.

Here are their quotes:

Company A gave detailed quotes.

OPTION 1A: $ 6,908.00

Heil 3T, 2 stage condenser MDL# H4A836GKD, 17 SEER, 13.3 EER

Heil variable speed air handler MDL # FVM4X48. Is this a 4 T air handler???

A free Aprilaire high efficiency air cleaner with a value of $ 575.00 to be installed at no

charge.

Details of work including:

-Reconnect to existing ducts

-Modify the supply and return air plenums to transition to the new air handler in the attic.

-Condensate drain and ceiling saver kit w/cutoff

-Insulated refrigerant lines

-Architectural exterior refrigerant line enclosure

-2 stage programmable thermostat

-Weather proof disconnect / electric whip

-Reconnect to existing wiring

-All required permits

-All work performed to codes

-Refrigerant recovered and disposed of as recommended by Clean Air Act

-Removal of existing equipment from premises

-Complete clean  up, including vacuuming, drop cloths, & floor-saver booties

-Seasonal start-up

-Install the new condenser outside on a fiberglass pad with new refrigerant lines and a new electrical disconnect.

-10 years manufacture warranty on compressor and air handler (part only)

-1 year mechanical labor & part warranty by installer

-24 hrs/365 days emergency service included.

OPTION 1B: $ 7,434.00

-American Standard 3 T condenser MDL#4A7A5036E1, 16 SEER. 13 EER

-American Standard variable speed air handler MDL# 4TEE3C04A1. Is this a 4 T????

-Free Aprilaire Air Cleaner same as above

Company B

Option 1B: $5,703.00

-Carrier Base Series 3 T, 13 SEER, R410A condensing unit MDL# 24ABB336A003

-Carrier Base Series 3 T, 13 SEER, R410A air handling unit MDL# FB4CNF03600

-Honeywell Pro 6000 programmable thermostat

-Aprilaire 2410 air media cleaner

-All ductwork require to reconnect the supply and return ducts to the new air handler

-All electrical power and control wiring

-Refrigerant recovery

-Demo and removal of old equipment

-All miscellaneous material and labor to install

-Applicable sales tax and permit fees.

OPTION 2B: $8,701.00

-Carrier Performance series 3 T, 17 SEER, R410A condensing unit MDL# 24APA736A003

-Carrier Infinity series 3 T, 17 SEET, R410A air handling unit MDL# FE4ANB003T00

-Carrier Infinity control MDL# SYSTXCCUID01-B

-Aprilaire 2410 air cleaner

This system may qualify for the following rebate:

$1,500.00 Federal tax rebate

$900.00 Carrier Cool cash rebate

$400.00 - $500 Utility rebate

Warranty:

-1 year 100% warranty on installation, labor and material from date of start-up

-warranty as per manufacturer for parts after 1 yr period over (labor not included after 1st yr warranty)

-Are these fair prices in my area? I couldnÂt justify the labor cost to install these units.

-Should I get more quotes? I am thinking about calling Sears or Home Depot.

-Please explain to me the pros and cons of these systems.

Thanks all for your help.

AC101