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Posted by Noon-Air on March 13, 2007, 2:49 pm
> Hi everybody. I need to replace our existing, officially dead A/C
> system before Summer gets serious here in Orlando. I've gotten 3
> quotes & am down to just a couple questions. Hopefully you guys can
> help.
>
> 1) Size. House is 1345 sg ft, in high heat & humidity Florida. I
> cannot tell the size of the existing unit & have been told it's 3 ton
> or 2.5 depending on who I talk to. I have been quoted on both 3 ton &
> 2.5 ton. The guy suggesting the 2.5 says longer cycles will control
> humidity better & the guys suggesting 3 says it will get on top of the
> heat better in broiling July. In all cases a 3 ton variable speed air
> handler would be used. Suggestions?
First find a contractor that will *DO* a room-by-room heat load/loss
analisys on your home. You could need anywhere from 2 tons to 5 tons. Unless
you do the calculations, your only guessing.
Try here for a competent tech in your area
http://www.rheemac.com/main_find_a_dealer.shtml
> 2) Trane vs. Carrier. The 3 possible systems are: 1)Trane XR13 3 ton
> with 410 refrigerant & 4TEE3F37B air handler. 2) Carrier 25HCA36 3 ton
> with FV4BNF003 air handler. 3) Carrier 25HCA330A003 2.5 ton with
> FV4BNF003 air handler. I've been told by the Trane guy that his is a
> much better unit. I've been told by the Carrier guy that the entry
> level Trane was not designed for the higher pressures of 410 & is a
> potential leaker. Carrier also said their air handler is much tighter
> & will not draw hot air from the garage where its located.
Did any of these guys offer any actual proof of the supposed shortcomings of
their competitors equipment??
Did any of these folks suggest that their systems would be elegible for the
frderal income tax credit??
Did any of them offer a 10 year parts and labor extended warranty??
Did any of them offer an ARI certificate of efficiency??
Did any of these guys actually *DO* anything besides bash the other brands??
> If it was your house, would you go Trane or Carrier & 3 ton or 2.5?
I wouldn't have a Carrier in my home. Trane is a good choice, However I
prefer the brand that I carry.
> Thanks in advance for the advice.
>
> Confused in Florida.
>
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