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| I would appreciate your opinion on brands....assuming the same specifications for these three brands:
Everrest
Location of house is southern Alabama
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 4:10
| Tucker toss the everest in the trash. What type of HVAC-be specific? Rheem 1 Mayday 2 Models do make a difference. IMO |
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| Heat Pump----my specs are 4 ton downstairs 2000 sq ft, 2 ton up 800 sq ft 15 SEER 12.5 EER 9 HSPF Scroll Compressor Electronic defrost on demand Staged backup heat strips My prefered HVAC installer sells multiple brands....help me choose please Rheem are three brands he stocks/sells is there any difference if brands are spec'd as above? |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Sat, Jul 2, 11 at 13:39
| tucker Rheem-models of condenser and air handler count. there are three equally important components-quality HVAC, the install by dealer, and probably the most overlooked and disregarded is the ductwork system. these are my minimum specs for a new HP system. both outside and inside units should be replaced to have a properly matched system. 15 SEER, 12.5+ EER, 9 HSPF you want a thorough inspection of your ductwork system. size, overall condition, supply and return lines, insulation qualities, leak test, etc. any hot/cold spot issues in your home should be addressed. I would only use authorized dealers for the various brands that provide quotes. see mfg websites. I would look at Trane/AmStd,Rheem/Rudd,Carrier/Bryant. I would not purchase a new HP system that did not have electronic demand defrost. post back. IMO |
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- Posted by neohioheatpump (My Page) on Mon, Jul 4, 11 at 10:30
| Don't oversize. 1.5 tons is sounds more correct for 800 sq. feet. 4-tons could be a bit too much for 2000 sq. feet. It depends on your insulation, ceiling heights and windows. Rheem highest efficiency single stage are probably ok. I hear that they don't have some of the features of other brands heatpumps (high-pressure valve?). Atleast the have demand defrost. I"m not too familiar with maytag brands. I typically don't see them around. Ask your installer if he can get Am. STd or Luxaire/Coleman/York. These brands have demand defrost and make good heatpumps. |
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