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| I just purchased a home in Punta Gorda FL about one year ago. The home is on a saltwater canal and is currently a seasonal rental property (I pay the electric). In about 3 or 4 years I will transition the home to a second � snowbird property. The house is 3,000 sq foot ranch with an open floor plan and is 12 years old.
The orginal system is 5 � Ton Trane TWE060P13FBO Air handling unit (in the garage) with P060E100AO Condensing Unit & 15KW heating element.
American Standard
Bryant
Carrier
Lennox
Trane
All quotes are from reputable contractors. All include Digital thermostat, purging the cooper lines, duct seal and sanitize for new FL code. The Lennox system includes 3 years of maintenance and filters. Both Carrier and Lennox have 0% - 12 month financing (which makes it nice). I�m leaning towards the Lennox system, but the American Standard is $1,600 less expensive. I welcome any input and opinions.
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Mon, Jun 18, 12 at 19:06
| I would like to see the model numbers of the AmStd quote both condenser and air handler. Since you are in Florida and apparently are being quoted only AC condensers with heat strip rather than HP, I would want at least a two stg heat strip. Both Trane and AmStd offer a 7/12 and 10/15 KW heat strip. What is your average winter low for your location? Any other source of Trane and AmStd HVAC hold up better and last longer in a harsh coastal environment. Post back. IMO
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| Thanks for the relpy - I will try to get the model numbers for the AmStd. I up-loaded the avg temps for the town, max cold ever recorded was 23 degrees for 2 days. Punta Gorda is below the sub-tropical line in FL. There are no other heat sources. I asked all the contractors (5) about heat pumps and not one recommeded it for a sub-tropical region. |
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- Posted by david_cary (My Page) on Mon, Jun 18, 12 at 20:26
| I wonder why not a heat pump. Maybe the heating is only $50 a year with heat strips. I would definitely go Trane and make sure you have their coastal add-on for the warranty. |
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| Does Trane/American Standard using an aluminum evaporative coil help in the coastal enviroment? I believe the Lennox is cooper. I guess with a full ten year parts/labor warranty it may not matter to much. Also the Lennox can be equiped with the Even Heater - a stage heating strip, and includes the icomfort thermostat. |
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| The American Standard Part Numbers are: Condensing Unit: Gold XI SEER 16 Model 4A7A5061E Thank you for all the help. |
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| The American Standard Part Numbers are: Condensing Unit: Gold XI SEER 16 Model 4A7A5061E Thank you for all the help. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Tue, Jun 19, 12 at 12:44
| Jojo Nothing wrong at all with the AS quote. I believe this condenser is in fact 2 stage. You should verify with your dealer. As mentioned, I suggest three things. 1. A two stage heat strip IMO |
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