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Posted by on November 5, 2006, 9:30 am
Bubba wrote:
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>>Today I rec'd the first of 3 quotes that I plan to get to replace my
>>25 yr old 4T Carrier heat pump and GE air handler.
>>
>>The contractor did a Manual load J and determined I need a 4T unit.
>>(old system is also 4T).
>>
>>He quoted Carrier Infinity19 HP/Infinity air coil ($10800), Carrier
>>Comfort HP/Infinity air coil ($10,100), and Comfort HP/Comfort air
>>coils ($9500).
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>>His quote assumnes re-use of my old R22 line set. He claims Carrier
>>tells them that's acceptable practice assuming it's properly
>>evacuated. I'm curious if it really is acceptable practice?
>>
>>I plan to get at least 2 more quotes but is this a basis for rejecting
>>this contractor??
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>It started out that you absolutely had to replace the line set when
>changing from an R-22 system to the new R-410a (or flush the lines).
>As time has gone by, it seems the systems will tolerate small amounts
>of the old oil and still work just fine.
>Now lets just toss in our common sense. You are going to replace your
>old system with a new HIGH EFFICIENCY 19 SEER $10,000 system and let
>them use the old lines over????????????
>WTF is wrong with you?
>You should be getting a new system COMPLETE for that kinda money!
>This should include a new line set, high end prog stat, new low
>voltage wiring, new condensate lines, outdoor disconnect, whip kit,
>fuses, pad, pump ups, service agreement, parts and labor program and
>maybe even a blow job when they're finished.
>Bubba
WTF is wrong with you? Not one mention of getting all new ductwork as
well. People buy high efficiency systems and expect them to work with
25 yr old leaky, poorly insulated duct systems. Oh they work, just at
6-8 seer, & not the purchased 14-19 seer.
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