Air Conditioning for my house

[clem24]

Taking the A/C plunge as well..

Trying to decide what unit I should have installed - Goodman 3.5 ton unit is $700 less than one by Lennox!

I keep reading that Goodman used to suck shit but they've gotten their act together in the past few years and have good units.

[ExtraSlow]

I'ts been several years since my unit was installed, but back then, here was the difference between the name brand and the cheaper units
- Might be noisier.
- Might have a shorter lifespan.

I was really pinching pennies when I got mine installed, so it was a no-brainer to go the cheap route. I suspect that it IS nosier, as it sounds like it's got some kind of rattling that I can't imagine is normal on a better quality unit. That being said, it has lasted me about five years, and I use it a lot, and it's still going strong. What's the warranty on the brand name units? Can't be much longer than that.

If your unit is in a location where you or your neighbors will be hearing a lot of it, it might be worth springing for the more expensive unit.

[Darell_n]

Make sure the compressor is made by Copeland. If not, keep looking even if it looks like a good deal.

[A790]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
I'ts been several years since my unit was installed, but back then, here was the difference between the name brand and the cheaper units
- Might be noisier.
- Might have a shorter lifespan.

I was really pinching pennies when I got mine installed, so it was a no-brainer to go the cheap route. I suspect that it IS nosier, as it sounds like it's got some kind of rattling that I can't imagine is normal on a better quality unit. That being said, it has lasted me about five years, and I use it a lot, and it's still going strong. What's the warranty on the brand name units? Can't be much longer than that.

If your unit is in a location where you or your neighbors will be hearing a lot of it, it might be worth springing for the more expensive unit.

Some are as high as 10 years I think.

[ipeefreely]

Originally posted by A790
Some are as high as 10 years I think.

Had a Carrier installed last fall... it has a 10-year parts limited warranty.

Used for the first time last week when it was 28!

I should be able to sleep this summer!

[clem24]

Pretty much all are 10 years - 5 years initially, then you need to register on their website to get the full 10. Of course parts only. The installer that came to do an estimate this morning actually said that units of Amana are warrantied for the lifetime of the unit for the original owner and if it does crap out they replace it the entire condenser unit.

Also got into contact with Gavin from Jordan's post. So far his quote is the highest by far LOL but at least I know I am getting a stand up installer.

[loweg]

You wanna good installer, try Doug Morgan from DKM heating his cell number is 403-818-4234. Installed my central air 2 days after my first daughter was born when it was hot as hell out. He's a good guy, trustworthy, and stands behind his product and install. Had a minor glitch at a later date that ended up being thermostat tht he did not install. He fixed it and didn't charge me anything.

Everyone I have sent his way has used him. The last guy that told I sent him got a discount. So tell him Nate sent you.

[schocker]

Yesterday inside the house was 25.5, I need to start calling around.

[nzwasp]

25 seems pretty cool inside, on my top floor yesterday it was 34 and my ground floor it was 27. Although I live on a corner.

[schocker]

Originally posted by nzwasp
25 seems pretty cool inside, on my top floor yesterday it was 34 and my ground floor it was 27. Although I live on a corner.

That is crazy hot, how can you stand those high temps?
25 was downstairs at the thermostat so I imagine upstairs where I was was even warmer. It was pretty unbearable even with a fan and blinds closed.

[ExtraSlow]

Was 20 in my house all day, and down to 19 by bedtime. Felt a little chilly brushing my teeth . . .

[nzwasp]

Originally posted by schocker

That is crazy hot, how can you stand those high temps?
25 was downstairs at the thermostat so I imagine upstairs where I was was even warmer. It was pretty unbearable even with a fan and blinds closed.

I never go upstairs except to sleep, and about 3 hours before bed I turn on my freestanding air con unit to cool down my room to 18 degrees.

Living on a corner with large windows facing SW/W really sucks. Atleast the mountain view is nice.

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by clem24
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Also got into contact with Gavin from Jordan's post. So far his quote is the highest by far LOL but at least I know I am getting a stand up installer. [/B]

So what kind of price are your quotes so far? And how many square.ft is your place?

Babies room was 27* last night. She wasn't too happy about it either, lol.

[Cos]

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[sabad66]

Originally posted by Cos
"I wont complain about the heat, I wont complain about the heat"

Man last night I was wishing I had payed for central air. LOL. It was 28 in my master at 1130 last night. Shopping for a Costco AC unit at lunch. Hahaha

Report back please lol. Same boat here as everyone else... Was sweating balls all weekend

[Tik-Tok]

You guys just missed Bestbuys online flash sale on saturday, lol. Saved $100 on a 8000btu unit.

[Cos]

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[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Cos

Thoughts?

My thoughts are that until you have kids (or not), just get a portable or window a/c unit for your bedroom. It's what we've made do with for over a decade. We turn it on a few hours before bed, and turn it off when we go to sleep, it cools down the room perfectly.

[benyl]

you are also paying for seer which is how efficient it is.

My house was 31-35 upstairs before Central air. I don't know how we did it.

[Cos]

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