Air Conditioning for my house

[rx7boi]

Any recommendations on portable units?

I picked up a 10000 BTU box unit but it's way too big. Gonna sell it and try to get a portable AC unit that I can move between rooms.

[RX_EVOLV]

How much does running an A/C add to the utility bill?

[RX_EVOLV]

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I'm getting mine installed tomorrow. I don't know much about A/C, but this is what i'm getting.

It's a 3 ton Lennox 13ACX for $2700 cash deal.

Let me know how the install goes. If all good, can you PM/Refer me that guy's detail?

[Brent.ff]

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How much does running an A/C add to the utility bill?

Also curious. And what are you guys doing, just running A/C to bedroom by shutting other vents, or given-er in the house (first time AC owner..)

[schocker]

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How much does running an A/C add to the utility bill?

I only set my cooling from 430-11 weekdays and 11-11 on weekends. It is like $20-25/mth extra but I have a smaller unit/house.

[sabad66]

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Also curious. And what are you guys doing, just running A/C to bedroom by shutting other vents, or given-er in the house (first time AC owner..)

My guy told me not to go overboard with closing too many vents. Def close all basement vents in the summer and maybe up to 3 other ones, but don't do more than that since it could mess with the efficiency and in the worst case cause a freeze up or damage your unit.

[R!zz0]

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that's the entry level Lennox model, but still a great unit from what i have heard. that's a good deal to get a 3 ton for 2700 installed. what's the labour warranty like? should be 10 year parts if the contractor is legit and registers it for you.

1 year on the labour and 10 years on the parts.

Edit: Install was great and very clean. He explained everything and made it easy. I couldn't really test it out because i had to go to work, but he did my Brothers house and looks like he's really happy. The installer said to call him if there is any issues which there shouldn't be.

[RX_EVOLV]

Is this the W&J that everyone is talking about?

Going to start collecting quotes.. https://www.wandjheating.ca/contact-...e-experts.html

[nagooro]

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1 year on the labour and 10 years on the parts.

Edit: Install was great and very clean. He explained everything and made it easy. I couldn't really test it out because i had to go to work, but he did my Brothers house and looks like he's really happy. The installer said to call him if there is any issues which there shouldn't be.

Can you share the contact info?

[chongkee_]

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Is this the W&J that everyone is talking about?

Going to start collecting quotes.. https://www.wandjheating.ca/contact-...e-experts.html

Yup same one.
They were by far the cheapest quote out of all the ones I have. Action Furnace was the most expensive.
I had quotes from those two, Gavin, and Horizon Heating.
I ended up with Horizon.

[sabad66]

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1 year on the labour and 10 years on the parts.

Edit: Install was great and very clean. He explained everything and made it easy. I couldn't really test it out because i had to go to work, but he did my Brothers house and looks like he's really happy. The installer said to call him if there is any issues which there shouldn't be.

Did he pull an electrical permit too for that price?

[Masked Bandit]

So we just replaced our 11 year old system with a new one and I'll give you all one piece of advice. We previously had our condensing unit (the box that sits outside) mounted on angle iron brackets that were attached to the foundation just like the photos above. Every time the unit would kick on or off you could hear the thunk inside the house. Our new system is on a pad on the ground and I can't hear a damn thing. If you can avoid it, don't get the brackets. If you already have a bracket system, build a stand to go underneath the unit so you can eliminate the brackets. It's a world of difference.

[R!zz0]

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Can you share the contact info?

PM'ed

[R!zz0]

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Did he pull an electrical permit too for that price?

He told me that we don't need to pull permit. He's a Lennox authorized installer. When you register the product online, his name will come up when you put in the serial/model number.

[Tik-Tok]

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He told me that we don't need to pull permit. He's a Lennox authorized installer. When you register the product online, his name will come up when you put in the serial/model number.

Uhhh...wat? Unless this thing has a cord and plugs into an existing outlet, you for sure need an electrical permit.

[R!zz0]

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Uhhh...wat? Unless this thing has a cord and plugs into an existing outlet, you for sure need an electrical permit.

Since he works for Lennox he probably knows better than i.

[Tik-Tok]

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Since he works for Lennox he probably knows better than i.

Anytime an electrical circuit is opened, or installed, you need an elctrical permit. Period. Its the home owners responsibility to ensure one is pulled. If that thing starts a fire, have fun getting insurance to cover you.

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[R!zz0]

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No permit hence the cheaper price. I would have gone with a reputable company like W&J and got it done right.

Home builder permit will cost you $100 - $150? Even with the permit, and getting installed by a Lennox technician, you're still saving quite a bit. At the end of the day i'm really happy with the install and my house is cool.

[sabad66]

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So we just replaced our 11 year old system with a new one and I'll give you all one piece of advice. We previously had our condensing unit (the box that sits outside) mounted on angle iron brackets that were attached to the foundation just like the photos above. Every time the unit would kick on or off you could hear the thunk inside the house. Our new system is on a pad on the ground and I can't hear a damn thing. If you can avoid it, don't get the brackets. If you already have a bracket system, build a stand to go underneath the unit so you can eliminate the brackets. It's a world of difference.

hmm...interesting info. i specifically asked my guy to put it on brackets since it looks cleaner IMO. i'll have to see if i notice the sound when it starts to get warmer.