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New Furnace + Central AC

SagaLore

SagaLore

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Is $7,000 a reasonable price?

:hmm:

more info:

Price includes installation, this is for 1500+ sq/ft house, furnace has to be one of those flat/horizontal ones that fit under crawl space, this is for existing duct work and is replacing an existing furnace/ac system.

even more info:

XC17 AC (supposedly newer model based on XC15), 16.70 SEER
G60V-36A-070, 80% AFUE
HC16 air filtration

Actual total is $7500 before tax rebates, inclusive of installation, putting in larger intake, concrete pad, new thermostat, supports heatpump and solar
 
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Need more information!
A through wall package unit for a mobile home - no!
Multiple outdoor coil zoned for a 10,000 square foot home - definitely!

Without details nobody knows. 🙂
 
There lacks information, but if that's an AC unit + Furnace for an average sized home (1-2k square feet), then it does sound reasonable. My parents paid about 5k when they got AC added to their existing furnace. you are probably paying more for the AC then the furnace, as I think a furnace goes for about 1-2k.

I'm also assuming your price includes installation of furnace and AC unit + run all the required lines.
 
I was just discussing furnaces with my bro-in-law who is a private contractor who installs them for a living. His cost for an 95.7% efficient furnace is about $850. Total cost, including other materials, pvc vent pipes, gas line, installation, etc., is around $2k.

I know nothing about central air. Here in western NY, not a lot of people have central air. Also, this assumes that all (or most) of the ducts are already in place.
 
I asked a family member thats in the field a few months back. He told me new high efficiency furnace with tax credits is about 3000. Didnt ask about AC but my dad just had his replaced a few years ago for 2000. So, around 5000 total give or take.
 
Price includes installation, this is for 1500+ sq/ft house, furnace has to be one of those flat/horizontal ones that fit under crawl space, this is for existing duct work and is replacing an existing furnace/ac system.
 
SagaLore said:
Price includes installation, this is for 1500+ sq/ft house, furnace has to be one of those flat/horizontal ones that fit under crawl space, this is for existing duct work and is replacing an existing furnace/ac system.
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Seems a little high. What is the efficiency ratings? Tonage? BTU?
And by furance is that Gas? i.e. one piece type?
 
What brand furnace and ac is it?? Different models/brands are different prices. If they gave you a brand/model you could always go to a local supply house and ask them.
 
Marinski said:
What brand furnace and ac is it?? Different models/brands are different prices. If they gave you a brand/model you could always go to a local supply house and ask them.
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A lot of them will only sell to contractors. And the price they sell it at may vary slightly from contractor to contractor.
 
Don't forget your tax credits! Obamacash (tm)

EDIT: the tax credits for these have been in place before Obama was elected. Not trying to turn this into a political discussion, just wanted something catchy to say.
 
SagaLore said:
Yes, gas. Furnace is separate unit in crawl space, AC unit will be outside.
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Well you probably have a typical split system. The evaporator coil of the A/C unit will be installed with the furnace.

We still need more information. You need to find the efficiency of the furnace. 80%, 90%, 93%, 95% there's a huge price difference. And the efficiency of the A/C unit. 13SEER is the federal minimum right now. A brand name will help some as well
 
XC17 AC (supposedly newer model based on XC15), 16.70 SEER
G60V-36A-070, 80% AFUE
HC16 air filtration

Actual total is $7500 before tax rebates, inclusive of installation, putting in larger intake, concrete pad, new thermostat, supports heatpump and solar
 
SagaLore said:
XC17 AC (supposedly newer model based on XC15), 16.70 SEER
G60V-36A-070, 80% AFUE
HC16 air filtration

Actual total is $7500 before tax rebates, inclusive of installation, putting in larger intake, concrete pad, new thermostat, supports heatpump and solar
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Yea that is still to high, unless you live in FL and will not use heat much.

I would aim for something in the HIGH 80's to low 90's for the furance.

If I remember correct that setup would NOT get the federal tax credit anymore. You have to have a 15seer or higher and 90% on the furance.


http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=tax_credits.tx_index

If I am reading it right the SEER must be 16+ and the furance must be 95%+
 
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That requires a condensing furnace and those are more expensive.
Get more estimates and compare. Most people will want to get three at a minimum along with checking the contractors reputation. That's not chump change you're spending. (well for most people it isn't! 😉 )
 
Rubycon said:
That requires a condensing furnace and those are more expensive.
Get more estimates and compare. Most people will want to get three at a minimum along with checking the contractors reputation. That's not chump change you're spending. (well for most people it isn't! 😉 )
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Oh I know, I just installed a 92% furnace and 14seer AC unit (5ton) in my place.


But yea always get a couple estimates and make sure their numbers are close. If one says get a 4ton unit and the next says 2.5ton then somebody is either way off or over selling or under sizing the units.
 
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