Rheem question

16 years ago

Live in DC and looking to replace my current HVAC. Met many contractors and have settled on a 4-ton, 2-stage, 16-SEER (RARL-JEC Presitge) and 80%, 2-stage, variable speed blower (RGPQ Classic I think) with associated coil. All communicating. Warranty is 10 labor, 10 parts, 20 HE.

The contractor quoted $7K. I was expecting a quote of about $6K. Would appreciate your advice if this is in the right ballpark.

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tigerdunes
16 years ago
nova guy

an 80% eff furnace with today's high and rising energy costs is a dinosaur. either upgrade to a 95% or add a matching heat pump if electric rate is reasonable.

IMO
veesubotee
16 years ago
Not a PRO, so can't comment on the prices. The furnace has been around for some time; I don't believe it's communicating (other than the face that a proper thermostat [2 stage] will 'tell' it when to upstage [rather than time it]).

Speaking of thermostats, you need to have the stat 'specified'. I believe their model 500s are communicating.

Likewise, the coil needs to be specified, in order to assure that you would get a tax credit (if you're interested).

Would be interested to know your square footage and input of furnace (not specified). According to Rheem's specs, a 75K model will supply 1600 CFM (approx amount of air for 4 tons).

Has a heat calc been done?

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baldloonie
16 years ago
Nice system. RGPE is the communicating furnace, not RGPQ. $7 is good price for 2 stage A/C, high end 80 and communicating control. In a mild climate 80% is just fine. But investigating dual fuel, unless in an area where there is almost no heating, might be wise.