Heat Pumps and Electric Heating - Trane XL15i 2.0ton Heatpump Price & Questions

:wall:I have shopeed a couple places, but have finally gotten to a final number with one of the more reputable companies locally on a price. I had to beat the guy up to get him to 7K for a XL15i 2.0ton Trane w/ Valiable speed handler 15.25seer, indoor and outdoor unit, including programable thermostat and going to put in a roof vent for free. Does this sound reasonable? I have read alot of threads and the prices vary alot as I can see. We started at 8K, so I have gotten him down 1K, plus he was supposedly giving me a 10% discount cause I know one of the guys there. Let me know please.:wall:

You might want to also look into a system that would qualify for the government tax credits.

You might want to also look into a system that would qualify for the government tax credits.

This system does qualify for the tax credit and we recieve $1500 off at tax time.

Seems high to me. I'd recommend talking to an Amana A-Plus dealer and get a price on their ASZ system. They have the best efficiency numbers and are normally cheaper than trane.

Just make sure whatever dealer you go with did proper load calcs to verify your size requirements.

Seems high to me. I'd recommend talking to an Amana A-Plus dealer and get a price on their ASZ system. They have the best efficiency numbers and are normally cheaper than trane.

Just make sure whatever dealer you go with did proper load calcs to verify your size requirements.

Problem is the most reputable company has recommended the smallest unit of 2.0 ton, I think I have 2.5 ton now. So do you go with his recomendation or push for the .5 ton higher unit just to be safe?

Did this company do a load calc ? That 2-ton Trane condenser
will only qualify for the tax credit if its matched to a 3-ton V/S air handler at which point you would have to adjust dip switches to drop over all capacity to 2 1/2 ton.

I agree with badtlc, you could go with an ASZ 14 SEER heat pump with V/S air handler would bring you up to 15 SEER and meet EER and HSPF ratings. Better warranty and would be less $

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price is high.

of course Trane and sister company Am Std hold up very well in coastal environments.

prices do vary from market to market depending on competition. sometimes though beach locations are not as competitive as they should be. I would shop around before I paid that price.

IMO
Good LUCK!
:)

Problem is the most reputable company has recommended the smallest unit of 2.0 ton, I think I have 2.5 ton now. So do you go with his recomendation or push for the .5 ton higher unit just to be safe?

Again, go with the company that did the proper load calcs. If the calcs show 2.0 Ton, then that is what you need. If they do the wrong calculation and it isn't enough, they should be responsible for correcting the situation. It is important to find the quality installers so you can let them make properly informed decisions and you can trust them. Having the home owner call the shots in some situations can cause more harm than good.

See no mention of manufacturer/contractor rebates. These can exceed $1,000 for a top-end unit here in Northwest Arkansas. But most do expire in June.

Have a bit of a problem when people quote prices and then discuss tax credits (or rebates). I would like to see the contractor quote price with NO rebates or tax credits then clearly state rebates in the proposal that will apply and when I can expect them - tax credits are between you and the IRS

Also, I would be leary of any pricing based on "beating up" the contractor. I fear he has more ways and knowledge to screw me than I have screwing him. I am taking a different tact which gets multiple proposals for multiple manufacturers and some doubles if I want to "leverage" the preferred contractor.