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Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 9:51
| We are in the process of collecting bids for our 4450 sft plus 1250 sft finished basement home. GC has quoted 2 hybrid high efficiency HVAC units with 15 seer rating at $30,000. Does this sound reasonable? To me as a layperson, this is getting into geothermal territory. I would appreciate members' input. |
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| Reasonable or not, spec out what geothermal would cost to see the differential. First costs are the lowest. SR |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 10:07
| Replacement systems or for new construction that includes ductwork? Any zoning controls included? What is location? What is your cost/therm for nat gas and cost/kwh for electric? Because of the drop in nat gas prices, dual fuel has become a poor decision in many parts of the country. Post back. IMO |
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- Posted by hawkeye2256 (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 11:55
| This is for a new construction including ductwork. Location is central Ohio. Cost of natural gas this winter is around $1.45/ccf and electricity about 7c/kwh. As for zoning, I don't know the details but am going to get it. Thanks. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 12:29
| Yep. DF would be an advantage. You would want high eff var speed furnaces and high eff heat pumps. Can't really say about pricing. Unfortunately, GCs like to use new HVAC as a large profit center. IMO |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Thu, Feb 21, 13 at 12:30
| Dbl post. Sorry |
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