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while prices can vary between brand/model as well as market area, I find the price quoted absurd. Plus based on the efficiency numbers provided, it appears you have been quoted the Preferred 15 "A" model rather than the heat enhanced "H" model which would be a much better choice for your location.

see below.

Preferred 15 "A" model
1258745 Active Systems PREFERRED 15 PURON HP BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 265ANA042-A FE4AN(B,F)005+UI 42000 12.50 15.50 41000 8.50 25000

Preferred 15 "H" model
1125834 Active Systems PREFERRED 15 PURON HP BRYANT HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS 265ANH042-A FE4AN(B,F)005+UI 42000 13.00 15.50 42000 9.00 26600

this is very good sgl stg heat pump. you can save some dollars by going to the Performance VS air handler vs the Evolution air handler and the Edge Thermidistat vs the Evolution controller.

My suggestion is to get other quotes. Keep in mind sister company Carrier offers the exaact same heat pump in their Performance 15 model but usually Bryant is less expensive.

It's my opinion though that this dealer is overpriced. I would also suggest that a 20 KW heat strip is too large.

I always prefer a new and properly sized refrigerant lineset unless there is a building obstruction.

IMO
Good Luck!

Thanks for the input! That number did seem awefully high from what I've seen on the net. Still not sold on a replacement yet though (see my repair or replace post).

This price seems awfully high. I live in Northern VA and was quoted less than half of what you stated above. However I did only get a staged 10kw heat pack. I guess that's worth $5500.00....lol! My advice would be to get more quotes. If there's a company you're particularly more fond of, use the competing quotes to get the best price. You'd be surprised how much they'll "sharpen" their pencil in this economy!

Best of luck!

Time for some more quotes cause thats crazy. Does that system come with a good used car or something like that?