rough estimate

11 years ago

I am trying to get a idea of what a new HVAC system should cost. I have about 1,050 square feet, 9 foot ceilings. I am in Georgia USDA Zone 8B. I have a brick house with a crawlspace. Heavy Eastern sun and moderate Western sun.

Also, I want all the ducting and boots replaced.

I had a formal estimate given for $12,500 which seems high.

I was given four options however, and $12,500 was the highest.

Do I need all this? All I have now is an outside unit and a furnace under the house, all at least 20 years old.

Thank you for your thoughts/input.

Carrier 25VNA024A003
-Infinity Series
-Variable Speed Heat Pump<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Carrier CSPHP3612ALA
-Evaporator Coil

Carrier 58CVA070---1--12
-Infinity Series
-Gas Furnace
-Two Stage 80%

Carrier Carrier Touchscreen Infinity WiFi Thermostat
-Infinity System Controller
-Wifi

Other Incentives:
• CARRIER REBATE AVAILABLE ON INFINITY DUAL FUEL SYSTEMS IF YOU CHOOSE NOT TO USE 0% FINANCING ($1,050.00)
• $400 GA POWER REBATE 15 SEER AND UP ($400.00)

AHRI Matchup:
AHRI # : 6023720
Cooling Capacity : 24600
Heating Capacity : 23600
SEER : 19
EER : 15
HSPF : 10.5

-INSTALL METAL TRANSITIONS TO RE-CONNECT TO EXISTING DUCT WORK

-HAUL AWAY OLD EQUIPMENT UNLESS CUSTOMER REQUESTS THAT WE LEAVE IT ON THE PREMISIS.

-REGISTER WARRANTY WITH CARRIER

- GAS PIPING (PER CODE)($36 VALUE)

- CONDENSATE PUMP AND LINE($121 VALUE)

- USE EXISTING ELECTRICAL

- USE AND FLUSH EXISTING REFRIGERANT LINES($143 VALUE)

- REPLACE FURNACE BASE UNDER HOME

- FLIP FURNACE FOR EASIER ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT

- PERMIT FEES($50 VALUE)

- FURNACE EXHAUST POWER VENT SYSTEM ($650 VALUE)

- SERVICE LIGHT (PER CODE)($50 VALUE)

- SWITCH BOX OUTSIDE ($40 VALUE)

- NEW CONTROL WIRE ($40 VALUE)

- NEW AC PAD PER CODE ($43 VALUE)

- REPLACE RETURN PLENUM// BLANK OFF RETURN IN CLOSET UNDERNEATH WITH METAL AND SEAL WITH MASTIC

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tigerdunes

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

That system is definitely high end, also it's definitely overkill especially for a small home like yours. What exactly are you looking for-top end with all bells and whistles or just a midrange system that will provide good service? I can make some suggestions if interested. BTW, what are your options as far as location of new furnace? Also what size and efficiency are you replacing?

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Sheila Edmond
11 years ago
I'd call several other contractors to see what's what. I'm having my system installed Wednesday. I had 5 contractors come out and I was really surprised with the contractor who gave the lowest quote for exactly what I wanted. There was a big price gap.
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booklikeabook
Original Author
11 years ago
Although, I didn't plan to use Houzz anymore, I will respond here. You seem knowledgeable and someone may find this discussion helpful. Midrange I seek. The furnace is in the crawl space and that's where it needs to stay. I don't want to run gas to the attic, and no real room in the living space. I live in a historic district, so the condenser unit needs to remain where it is. A package unit would be too large for the space along the side of the house. I do not know what I'm repacing. The units look to be 20+ years old, and leaking R22 significantly, requiring re-filling annually.

Is a heat pump a reasonable investment for my home, considering the brick and plaster, with no insulation present?

Due to a corporate arrangement, I receive rebates on Carrier and Bryant equipment.

I'm at booklikeabook at geemail dot com.

Thanks kindly for your thoughts.

cb
tigerdunes
11 years ago
Pls provide size and efficiency of equipment both furnace and AC you are replacing.

TD
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booklikeabook
Original Author
11 years ago
I can't tell, the data plate labels are worn off. Originally, the whole house was heated and cooled from this system. 1800+ square feet. Some time ago the house was split into 2 units, which I purchased. My tennant has a package unit which is out of sight.
mike_home
11 years ago
The Carrier heat pump you were quoted is the most efficient and most expensive model Carrier offers. It is overkill if you are going to heat your house with a gas furnace. If the crawl space if guaranteed to always to be above freezing, then I suggest you forget about a heat pump and get a quote on a 95%+ efficiency furnace. This will require installing PVC pipes out the side of the house which may be a problem in a historic brick house. If that is the case then the 2-stage furnace would be a good option. This assumes the furnace has been properly sized.

If you are looking to save additional money then you could drop the WiFi thermostat. The standard Infinity thermostat would be fine. I believe your climate has high humidity. If that is the case then a 2-stage AC would be a good investment. In the 2 ton size the differences in the low and high stages is not that big. Get quotes on single stage equipment also. The price difference may be small after the Carrier rebates.
tigerdunes
11 years ago
I would get a quote on a Sgl stage high eff furnace 92%+ with high eff ECM blower motor, probably 40 K size paired with a high eff 2 ton 15 SEER AC condenser. To be clear, are you getting a complete new ductwork system for your home? Do you have individual room returns? What insulation properties?

I do not like your Carrier quote. Dealer is looking out for himself, not the homeowner. Great system but way overkill considering size of your home and location.

IMO
booklikeabook
Original Author
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
I am wanting everything replaced from subfloor to plenum which will be new also. Since this was a cut in, the current boots don't fit as well as they could, plus they have collected some nastyness over years. Still a fair amount of hard pipe remains.