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Posted by aka-SBM on July 15, 2006, 8:42 am
>I would like to make it clear that I will be having a professional do the
>install. I understand that this is not a typical DIY job.
First off and most important...ignore Stormin Moron...hes got no freaking
clue what a job in CA consists of.
Second, you better get a licenced guy to do it, or you will find out real
fast how much you didnt save when you get hit with fines there.
And make DAMN sure you have a licenced company do it. check with the FTB
(Franchise Tax Board) to insure you are working with a legit contractor.
Ask if they insure Title 24 requirements...insure they do a load
calc...insure they do a duct calc...check their insurance, check their
workers comp...etc..
>> Hi
>> I have a 50+ year old home and would like to install central heat and
>> air. Home is located in Southern CA and is about 1800 sq. feet, single
>> level. There is no current system other than a gas wall heater. I have
>> room in the attic to run ducts and a closet at the end of a hallway in
>> the center of the house for the forced air unit. The closet area is about
>> 34 by 34 inches. The closet will have to be demolished to build a new
>> closet specifically for the HVAC.
>> My questions are:
>> Will the closet need a dedicated outlet or can I tap into an outlet on
>> the other side of the wall (which would be a kitchen counter outlet).
Your local licenced HVAC company should have the electricial included in
their bid.
>> How large of a unit should I need for about 1800 sq ft.?
Your local licenced HVAC company should do a manual J and D to tell you.
>> Can rooms or sections of the house be "zoned". (I have a 400 sq ft
>> family/game room that does not need to be cooled/heated unless it is
>> occupied.)
Your local licenced HVAC company should be able to give you options to this.
>> Will I need to pour cement to level the area for the compressor? Their
>> already is cement on the side of the house but it is sloped 10-15 degrees
>> for drainage.
See previous replies.
>> Will a new flue be necessary for the heater. The existing flue for the
>> old wall heater is about eight feet, (down the hall) from the closet so
>> can it be used?
See previous replies.
>> Since the house is old (built 1951) will I need another power drop.
>> Currently the house does not have a 220V outlet. Their is a natural gas
>> line running through the current closet area going into the kitchen.
See reply about electrical....
>> I'm thinking of a Carrier system like the Infinity 96. Any good or bad
>> reviews???
Depends on if you are a homeowner, or repair tech.
>> What should I expect to pay??
Alot.
Title 24 really kicked the prices up out there.
And its gonna depend on WHERE in SoCa you are at.
LA will be different from SD, PS will be different from Landers...
>> Thanks for the help!!
>> Martin.
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> I have a 50+ year old home and would like to install central heat and air.
> Home is located in Southern CA and is about 1800 sq. feet, single level.
> There is no current system other than a gas wall heater. I have room in
> the attic to run ducts and a closet at the end of a hallway in the center
> of the house for the forced air unit. The closet area is about 34 by 34
> inches. The closet will have to be demolished to build a new closet
> specifically for the HVAC.
> My questions are:
> Will the closet need a dedicated outlet or can I tap into an outlet on the
> other side of the wall (which would be a kitchen counter outlet).
> How large of a unit should I need for about 1800 sq ft.?
> Can rooms or sections of the house be "zoned". (I have a 400 sq ft
> family/game room that does not need to be cooled/heated unless it is
> occupied.)
> Will I need to pour cement to level the area for the compressor? Their
> already is cement on the side of the house but it is sloped 10-15 degrees
> for drainage.
> Will a new flue be necessary for the heater. The existing flue for the old
> wall heater is about eight feet, (down the hall) from the closet so can it
> be used?
> Since the house is old (built 1951) will I need another power drop.
> Currently the house does not have a 220V outlet. Their is a natural gas
> line running through the current closet area going into the kitchen.
> I'm thinking of a Carrier system like the Infinity 96. Any good or bad
> reviews???
> What should I expect to pay??
> Thanks for the help!!
> Martin.
>