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Posted by deke on April 7, 2007, 8:45 am
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>> Hi, I live in an 11,100 sq ft end of group two story brick row home w/
>> stone/brick covered front porch. in the Baltimore, MD area (mid Atlantic).
>> w/ the front facing due south.. The walls are at least two courses of
>> brick, maybe more, ok replacement aluminum storm windows, it's got no
>> accessible attic, 8' 2" ceilings w/ electric baseboard heat.\ and window
>> ac. I'm going to upgrade the heating and AC. I'm getting the first
>> floor gutted leaving the plaster on the walls then framed w/ standard wood
>> studs, then insulated (what should I used for insulation?) into one room
>> appx 16'' x 30. Some months ago I posted a similar message in some the
>> same news groups and several posters recommended a system that includes a
>> high efficiency heat pump, well the contracotrs here are not sold on heat
>> pumps I din't know if they don't have experience w/ the new HPs. I
>> included two estimates to install a HVAC system. What do you think? How
>> would you design the system differently. BTW, electricity costs increase
>> 50% in cost June 1st of this year.
>>
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>> quote by a local licensed contractor:
>> Install one new Goodman 80% A.F.U.E., Model #GMS8/GDS8/GHS8 Multi Speed
>> Gas Furnace.
>> Install one new Goodman A-Coil, 13 seer.
>> Install one new Goodman High-Efficiency Condenser 2 1/2 ton, 13 seer.
>> Run complete new ductwork throughout 1st and 2nd floor to supply
>> sufficient outlets to each room on 1st and
>> 2nd floor.
>> Run one new cold air return duct to 1st and 2nd floor.
>> Run all new copper refrigeration lines to Condenser.
>> Install all necessary registers and grilles.
>> Install one new heat/cool thermostat.
>>
>> Additional: All wiring, patching, painting and boxing in of ductwork to be
>> done by others.
>> Warranty: 20 Years Manufacturers Warranty on Heat-Exchanger.
>> 10 Years Manufacturers Warranty on All Parts. (Until June
>> 30, 2007)
>> 1 Year Warranty on Labor.
>> Cost: $8,400.00, $3,500.00 Down, $4,400.00 Due upon installing ductwork
>> and equipment, $500.00 Due upon start up.
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>> another quote from licensed Trane contractor. - hand written so I can't
>> paste it.
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>> all duct work & returns, Trane XL 14; 2.5 Ton air conditioner, 14 SEER
>> puron unit; Trane XL 80 % efficient gas furnace 80,000 btu unit w/ coil &
>> programmable thermostat. same warranty on equipment.
>> $9,900.00
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>> both units are 80% because they claim they can't vent properly an higher
>> efficiency units.
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>TYPO ALERT! ! ! ! !
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>I live in a 1,100 sq ft house not a 11,000 sq house.
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>Sorry
That's hilarious.
It makes me realize just how judgmental and eco-racist I am. I
freely admit I discriminate against rich dudes.
Now you are a good guy. Before you were a rich MF that deserved to
have it stuck to him in the worst way.
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