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Posted by HeyBub on June 29, 2008, 9:30 pm
tadamsmar@yahoo.com wrote:
> I am doing some retirement planning. I want to estimate the cost and
> lifetime of my HVAC system.
>
> I have central gas heat and ac. The is 2 story and about 2300 feet.
> The house was built in 1991.
>
> Also, I would like to do some planning for what to expect. How long
> do they last?
> I see from some other posts that they may want to replace all the duct
> work. What should I look at to prepare to replace these systems. Can
> I just replace the AC unit or gas furnace, only the part that fails?
> Should I do that?
>
> The upstairs unit is rarely used, only when we have company.
>
> The downstairs outside AC unit is a TRANE XE 800 TTJ730A100B0.
> Upstairs outside is TRANE XE 800 TTJ724A100B0. My web searchs have
> not even turned up the tonnage of these.
Instead of budgeting for AC replacement, budget for continued maintenance
for the entire building. Someday it'll need a new roof, or water heater, or
termite remediation, or something. Some amount put away each month - and I
have no clue as to the number - is a better planning tool. Retirement
advisors should be able to point you toward some resources.
Good luck.
P.S.
Ductwork is usually forever.
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