Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Is this a fair estimate?

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Gtexan
12-11-07, 04:46 PM
$4250

2 ton, 13 SEER Ruud
10 year compressor, 1 year parts warranty
New airhandler to match outside unit
New digital thermostat
1 year installation warranty by the company installing (will replace anything for free up to 1 year)

Includes changing out about 15 feet of refrigerant from 1/4" to 3/8" and repairing the ceiling if he has to cut it

Duke of
12-11-07, 05:02 PM
Is this estimate for complete unite, the air handler in the basement (or somewhere inside the house) as well as the heat pump unit outside?

I have the same unit Ruud 13 SEER which was installed about 5 years ago. Total price for both unites was 2950.00 but that was because a friend in the business did it for me.

If I had John Doe A/C Services do it, I think it would have gone well over $4K. Get a few more prices for peace of mind.

I really like Ruud, open the side panel on the out side unit and everything is right there. I put a coat of auto wax on mine once a year, still looks new.

Duke of ....
Gtexan
12-11-07, 07:35 PM
The units are for everything inside and out with installation. Here are 2 more estimates I got:

Fridgidaire 13 SEER 3 Ton
10 year all parts and compressor
10 year quality pledge warranty
410A
$4200

Gibson 13 SEER 3 Ton
10 year all parts and compressor
1 year quality pledge
R22 Freon
$3800


Which is the best? i dont know enough about the companies to nkow any difference