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GYURI



216.43.215.208

"new HVAC install" , posted Mon 15 Aug 20:22:user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


i need to compare this units Carrier:
38 TZA 036 vs 38 ETG 036 vs 38 TSA 036 outdoor condensing unit 3 ton ,what is the SEER, and which is better.
I want this Carrier furnace 58 MVP100,000 btu variable speed,
then Infinity thermostat control,
then LBP humidifier Carrier, then Flex type media air cleaner,
i got prices from includes new sheet metal duct work, chimney liner for HW for $11,400-11,550- $12,250 ,
10 yr waranty compressor and on labor & parts 10 yr.
What you think? Job is in single story home 1500 sq ft,half basement finish ,in Chicago. Is this a good price?

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Banger



24.254.230.39

"Re(1):new HVAC install" , posted Tue 16 Aug 06:34user profileedit/delete messagepost reply


All three units are rated at 14 SEER - acutal SEER depends on the indoor coil and metering device and ranges from a little below 11 to a little above 13. All three use Puron refrigerant, which is currently the accepted replacement for R22 and looks like it will continue to be so.
I quickly glanced ocer the spec sheets for the three units and can't find significant differences between them - The energy savings between 12 SEER and 13 SEER is probably about $50-$60 per year depending on usage so over 15 years, would the savings pay for the difference in price -
I would ask the contractor to show you the actual attainable seer rating for the matched equipment - this information is available in a chart that lists different combinations of coils and furnaces with each AC unit -
Here are links to the three spec sheets for those AC uniots so you can print them out and look at them for yourself



http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/groups/public/documents/techlit/38tza-1pd.pdf

http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/groups/public/documents/techlit/38etg-1pd.pdf

http://www.xpedio.carrier.com/idc/groups/public/documents/techlit/38tsa-1pd.pdf