I have a 25+ year old G.E. furnace and a/c which are still working good. But I want to replace them to save heating and cooling bills. I have gotten 3 bids : Amana with 95% , 13-14 seer: at $4800, American Standard - 90+, 13-14 seer: at 6400, and Ruud - 90+, 13 seer. Someone who used to be an HVAC contractor said American Standard has motor problems, and so is Ruud. He said to check Amana further. Anybody heard about this motor problem? He recommends Lennox (?) or Goodman. Also, when the system is replaced, is it standard for the contractor to check all the ducts and seal them if needed? Only 1 of the 3 contractors mentioned that in the bid. Or is that an assumed part of the job? Thanks for any advise on the bids.
2006-12-19
18:42:55
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Carmen M.
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