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| Please provide feedback on the 2 bids I am considering. I have ruled out Lennox, Armstrong, Carrier for various reasons including service within my area.
Located in SE Wisconsin, 2nd floor replacement so @1600 sq. ft. (1st floor is 2600 sq. ft. with a cathedral entry) Heavy foliage in summer months w/ low AC usage
Luxaire LX series 60,000 BTU 2-stage variable speed 96% efficient (can go next size up for $100 more)
Rheem RGTM 07 2-stage w/ECM
Both bids include permits, coil, line set, slab, piping, wiring, old equipment removal, media filter and (what am I missing?) Should I ask for a bid on the Luxaire modulating series? The Rheem 12 stage was out of my price range. I will be replacing the downstairs units in the next two years or when they give out. They are 10 years newer and recently serviced. Thanks in advance. |
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- Posted by fluffybunnysui (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 21:12
| Do you have any model numbers for the Luxaire? |
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| TM9V060B12MP11A I believe it is a V and not an X since it is 96% efficiency. Thanks, the model number is not on the quote so I'll make sure to ask and get it in writing. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 11:50
| owls4me where will furnace be placed? post back. IMO |
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| Tigerdunes, furnace unit is horizontal and to existing duct work in concrete 5 ft. tall basement above the frost line. AC is on SW corner of the house. Thanks. What are your thoughts? |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 14:35
| owls I see nothing wrong with the Luxaire. Post the mdl number of both the AC condenser and matching evap coil. I do recommend a good 4-5" pleated filter media cabinet, new lineset, and correct thermostat for full furnace functionality. IMO |
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- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 15:40
| Luxaire is good stuff. Their heatpumps/Ac's have alot of features. Compressor jacket, scroll compressor. Their heatpumps have demand-defrost and low/high pressure controls. . I would consider upgrading A/C to heatpump for the milder cooler days. |
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- Posted by baldloonie (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 17:58
| Model #s!!! Rheem has cheap and deluxe. So does Lux. Some of their low end units don't even have scrolls which is very rare in this day & age. |
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| Below I've reposted the systems and included all the model numbers I know. I'll need to call each company for any missing one. I also need to get more details on each filter system. Luxaire LX series TM9V060B12MP11A 60,000 BTU 2-stage variable speed 96% efficient (can go next size up for $100 more) Rheem RGTM 07 2-stage w/ECM Thanks for everyone's imput. It helps me fill in the details. |
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