Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Heat Pump Replacement Question
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JohnBurns
07-22-07, 07:54 PM
My 19-year old heat pump (Trane 2 1/2 Ton Packaged Unit, total electric) has all but died. It seems to be leaking Freon faster than I can have it replaced. I have contacted three local companies for quotes on a replacement unit. I am posting here hoping I can get some idea of what they should quote me for replacement, when next week comes. I am looking at Trane XL 1400 WCY024G (2 Ton), or American Standard WCZ036F (3 Ton). This is for use in an area of about 1,000 square feet. Does anyone have any info which would prepare me for sticker shock on units such as these? I am in Oklahoma City and this would be a fairly easy installation - all work being done on the ground level outside with electrical, ducts, etc. all in place for re-use. Appreciate any help you might give me.
TigerDunes
07-23-07, 07:49 AM
john
Prices vary between markets/location.
Your current unit's size is 2 1/2 ton yet you mention a 2 ton Trane and a 3 ton AmStd.
First off you should insist upon a load calculation for correct sizing. Get this in writing.
AmStd's WCY series is the direct equivalent to the Trane WCY but may only come in 2 or 3 ton models while Trane's XL1400(WCY) comes in 2, 2 1/2, or 3 ton model. I would expect AmStd to be a little less expensive. All of these are sgl stg heat pumps with var spd blower except the WCG AmStd which has a 2 stg compessor. All of these models are premium equipment.
Pricing for the WCY Trane or AmStd-I would expect somewhere between $5500 to $6500. The WCG model of course would be more expensive.
IMO
Prices vary between markets/location.
Your current unit's size is 2 1/2 ton yet you mention a 2 ton Trane and a 3 ton AmStd.
First off you should insist upon a load calculation for correct sizing. Get this in writing.
AmStd's WCY series is the direct equivalent to the Trane WCY but may only come in 2 or 3 ton models while Trane's XL1400(WCY) comes in 2, 2 1/2, or 3 ton model. I would expect AmStd to be a little less expensive. All of these are sgl stg heat pumps with var spd blower except the WCG AmStd which has a 2 stg compessor. All of these models are premium equipment.
Pricing for the WCY Trane or AmStd-I would expect somewhere between $5500 to $6500. The WCG model of course would be more expensive.
IMO