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| I have two 3 ton units. The XR 13 quote is $13,500 the XR 15 quote is $15,000. Is it worth the extra $1500 to upgrade? This is for the entire installation in new construction. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 11 at 8:54
| What location? Other than the condensers, any other differences in equipment or install? What air handlers are being quoted? Post back. IMO |
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| Location is coastal Florida, handler is TAM4OA36S31SA for the XR 13 and TAM7AOC36H31SA for the XR 15 system. Otherwise, everything is the same. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 11 at 10:47
| Tubeman What thermostat was quoted? What size heat strip? To your question and I will assume you plan on being in this home for 10+ years, my advice would be the XR15 configuration especially taking into acct your location and that cooling is more important and has a longer season than heating. $1500 is not a steal but it's not absurd either. Perhaps a little negotiating with contractor or dealer is called for. Ask him to sharpen his pencil. I would ask him to upgrade you at his cost difference plus 10% which would be more than fair. I assume the HVAC cost would be incorporated into the mortgage so relatively speaking the cost difference really is inconsequential. Ductwork cost is over and above figures you listed? As a rule of thumb and I know one has to be careful here, you would not If you do elect the XR13, I would want the same VS Hyperion air handler quoted for the XR15. My ideas. IMO |
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| Thanks very much for your response. All the duct work is included. What is better about the Hyperion handler? |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Wed, Aug 24, 11 at 16:06
| Tube man Hyperion is Trane's relatively new line of air handlers. I have not seen any negative comments thus far. I suggest you discuss with your dealer. I am also providing a link to the Trane website which is helpful. IMO |
Here is a link that might be useful: Trane Hyperion Air Handlers
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- Posted by Jack_Mason (My Page) on Sat, Aug 27, 11 at 11:02
| I would say that XR15 is worth it at a $1,000 premium, given that you are in Florida, but $1,500 is steep and it will take a long time for you to recoup that investment. Consider whether you'd rather spend the money now on the upgrade or, given it's a new construction, throw it at the kitchen or the bedroom. |
Here is a link that might be useful: HVAC Site
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- Posted by baldloonie (My Page) on Sun, Aug 28, 11 at 17:08
| One or 2 units for $1500? My cousin is building a new home in Michigan. I think his premium for a single XR15 over XR13 was around $700. I suggested against it as the XR13 with the furnace he's getting is 14 SEER. 1 SEER point in MI isn't worth $700. May be in Florida though 1 point isn't much. |
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- Posted by tigerdunes (My Page) on Sun, Aug 28, 11 at 19:08
| I normally agree with Baldloonie. However the cooling season is much longer in Florida compared to Michigan. Just My Opinion |
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