[AT] OT - Any HVAC people on here

[Bo Hinch]

I purchased a 3 1/2 ton a/c and electric heat from Budget Air out of
Florida last year for 1800.00 and done the work myself if that gives you
any idea as to what your quote is . That was a complete unit .


On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 7:53 AM <bradloomis at charter.net> wrote:

> Just as a point or reference, when we remodeled 7 years ago, no plaster,
> no stucco remodel, I went from forced air to three Mitsubishi mini split
> heat pumps. Our house would have been a mess to duct. But this gets me
> zoning and air conditioning, a rarity on the coast but sure nice. There are
> zoned systems now that all run off one outdoor unit. There is your
> efficiency. Yes more money but all your energy goes into the house and not
> the attic. I would think Michigan is not much different than California in
> that the ductwork has to be tested for leaks prior to commissioning. You
> would be amazed at the percentage of loss via ductwork, especially if it is
> more than a few years old. Yes natural gas is cheap, but more and more
> communities are pushing for all electric homes. Coming full circle, I
> remember the all-electric new homes of the 60s. I’ll still cook on gas,
> thank you.
>
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> *From:* AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> *On Behalf Of *Chuck
> Saunders
> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 23, 2020 5:18 AM
> *To:* Antique Tractor Email Discussion Group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com
> >
> *Subject:* Re: [AT] OT - Any HVAC people on here
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>
> Paid $6K for a new attic furnace/AC system 3 years ago and quoted $4500
> for a new 5 ton AC unit last week. Just a couple of data points for you.
>
> Chuck Saunders
>
> KCMO
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>
> On Tue, Jun 23, 2020 at 6:47 AM <bloomis at charter.net> wrote:
>
> Does the 2700 include a new coil? I wouldn't be putting a new condensing
> unit on a 22 yo coil. Mis-matched condensing unit and coil will really
> satisfy your desire for low efficiency. And potential other issues. If both
> units, that doesn't sound too high. You do get what you pay for. I haven't
> done heat and sheet for a long time but I still follow the industry. There
> are some real hacks out there. If the name 1 Hours is involved, run!
> Brad
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: AT <at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com> On Behalf Of Mike M
> Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 8:39 PM
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
> Subject: [AT] OT - Any HVAC people on here
>
> Getting a price on having a 3 Ton AC unit replaced, mated to a brand new
> furnace that was installed last year. AC unit is 22 years old, and I'm
> afraid it's going to bite the dust in the middle of a heat wave. Would
> appreciate any advice on cost. Had one company quote me $2700, but that was
> more than the furnace. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Note I'm in
> Michigan, so I'm not going for super high efficiency, waste of money there,
> we only run it 3-4 months a year.
>
> Regards,
> Mike M
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