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Posted by danafray@yahoo.com on August 9, 2006, 2:43 pm
Hopefully you guys can answer my questions and provide some advice.
I am about to purchase a new heating & A/C unit (100,000 BTUs, 90+%,
3.5 tons. 14 SEER, variable speed) and am torn between the Trane XL
series and the York Affinity series. Both would be installed by
reputable dealers. The major roadblock is that there is a $4,000
difference between the two systems. I am getting different opinions on
which one to purchase. We live in a 2 story Colonial approx.
2,00-2,500 sq. ft.
The Trane products are the 4TTX4042b100 (A/C) and the TUY120R9v5w
(furnace), the Aprilaire 600 series humidifier and Clean Effects
electronic air cleaner.
The York products are the CZB042 (A/C) and the PV9C20N100UP11
(furnace), the Aprilaire 600 series humidifier and the Honeywell
electronic air filer F300 series.
Both estimates include a chimney liner, new thermostat, new pipes and
10 year parts and labor warranty.
The Trane estimate is $12,570 and the York is $8,350.
I keep hearing to avoid York b/c it outsources the manufacturing of its
compressors & that Trane has better furnaces and A/C units and is just
overall a better machine. Is a Trane system worth the extra $4,000??
Should I avoid York?? It is so confusing!!! I wanted to get a third
party opinion. THANKS!
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Posted by Travis Jordan on August 9, 2006, 2:58 pm
danafray@yahoo.com wrote:
> Hopefully you guys can answer my questions and provide some advice.
The quality of the system design and installation is much more important
that the brand on the equipment. Which contractor did a heat gain /
heat loss calcuation in order to insure that your furnace and A/C will
be sized correctly? That is the contractor to go with.
If neither contractor did a load calc then you need another bid from a
competent, professional contractor.
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Posted by m Ransley on August 9, 2006, 3:40 pm
Consumers Reports did a poll of apx 35000 over 5 years on furnace
reliability, you might want to read it. Are both VS and same efficiency.
Why dont you direct vent your units, alot cheaper than a liner.
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Posted by danafray@yahoo.com on August 9, 2006, 4:28 pm
Both systems are 92% efficency and 14 SEER. My town requires chimney
liners for furnaces with efficiency ratings of that high - i looked
into venting but this was a better option.
What is an apx 35000?
m Ransley wrote:
> Consumers Reports did a poll of apx 35000 over 5 years on furnace
> reliability, you might want to read it. Are both VS and same efficiency.
> Why dont you direct vent your units, alot cheaper than a liner.
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Posted by danafray@yahoo.com on August 9, 2006, 4:28 pm
Both systems are 92% efficency and 14 SEER. My town requires chimney
liners for furnaces with efficiency ratings of that high - i looked
into venting but this was a better option.
What is an apx 35000?
m Ransley wrote:
> Consumers Reports did a poll of apx 35000 over 5 years on furnace
> reliability, you might want to read it. Are both VS and same efficiency.
> Why dont you direct vent your units, alot cheaper than a liner.
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