Central U.S.
2007-07-17 09:52:35 · 6 answers · asked by kriend 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I actually work for an HVAC company. In the past we would sell a 10 SEER however, most of the companies have gotten rid of the 10 SEER because it is not as energy effeciant. You should get a whole bunch of different estimates and pick the brains of the people who come out to you since this is going to be a huge purchase. Chances are you are going to want a 13 SEER and if you can add an energy saver package on it. Although it may cost you an extra grand over the coarse of the 10 years the unit should last you you will save more than that in your energy bills. Also try to go with a company that offers an 10-20 year warantee from the manufacturer on the compressor and/or heat exchanger. Also remember that this is considered a Capital Improvement on your home. Some companies will charge tax to un-knowing people and pocket that extra cash. You should get a certificate of capital improvement to take off on your taxes next year. Good luck.
2007-07-17 10:19:02 · answer #1 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In CA the min standard is 13 seer. If this is new construction ideally a zone system would work best with two seperate systems. If your are going to drop it into an existing home make sure that the ducts are pressure tested for leaks and that the size of the ducts are sized to the unit(s). the higher the seer the better performce but also the cost goes up with it.
2007-07-17 16:51:05 · answer #2 · answered by ric_ozz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Central U.S is a big place, but I'd go with a minimum of a 14 SEER. I'd also go for a unit with R410A refrigerant (some people call this freon) because units with R22 refrigerant can only be made for a few more years (2010). That means R22 refrigerants will start to become in short supply and if you should develop a leak it will be costly to repair.
2007-07-17 10:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Our minimum allowable here in TX will be 14 SEER starting in '08. After 16 SEER the prices can get a bit ridiculous, so if it were me...I'd go with the 16 SEER.
2007-07-18 08:32:20 · answer #4 · answered by brianalan_7 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
12 or 14
2007-07-17 09:55:25 · answer #5 · answered by King Shane 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
in case you had a unmarried residential unit that cooled your finished 3,000 sq. ft. abode then i might save on with that length as you the two have a nicely insulated abode or stay in a rather cool climate. in any different case, i've got faith which you are going to desire a mix of two contraptions to competently cool your place, exceptionally in case you reside in a heat climate. I also have a 2 tale 2800 sq. ft. abode in a heat climate. I also have a 4 ton downstairs and a 2 a million/2 ton upstairs. with regards to your saving money by making use of figuring out to purchase the unit on your very own, it is not clever to try this besides the shown fact which you will save money. community furnish homes generally won't sell to persons. For a distributor to honor the guaranty it must be bought to and put in by making use of a qualified contractor. you will desire to purchase on line from many ingredients yet you have got lots subject if the unit quits during the guaranty era. good success!
2016-12-14 11:43:16 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋