Replacing my AC system - and my head is spinning

The evaporator might be located inside the air handler, but it's not part of the air handler.

Was it an ARI matched system?

What SEER did it operate at? What COP did it operate at? What EER did it operate at?

Ok, so let's cobble a new coil into an existing air handler...

I thought this guy wanted it done properly... or was it cheap?

I see. You would rather cobble one into a new air handler.

(You don't have to "cobble" anything if you don't want to.)

Is English your second language? If they are serviceable they can be re-used and used with any brand of condensing unit. If they are in need of work he may be able to just stick a new and potentially bigger coil in what he's got instead of trying to pull the entire old one out. He has options. I never said he should blindly re use the old unit.

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You might like to cobble systems together...

I on the other hand, like to know the system is matched and is operating with-in the manufacture's specifications. This includes having the proper airflow, TESP, etc... it's doesn't include hacking together a system and hope for the best.

Do it right, or don't do it at all!!!!!

The new one is designed for the new coil. It also provides the correct blower for proper airflow requirements. It's an ARI matched system. It will likely give you a better warranty, efficiency and performance.

If you know anything, you know that it's hard enough to find a company to do quality work, now find one that will do it right on a multi-branded install!

We agree on that. There are many incompetents in the HVAC business, and it's almost impossible to tell the good from the bad before committing to a contractor.

One factor along with that, what if there is a problem next summer? If the system is not matched, there may be questions as to the cause and it is easy enough for the contractor to blame the old equipment and you pay in the end.

Do we have the make/models... or did you dissappear?

That's a decision for the guy footing the bill to decide.

And that's why there are so many F***ED up systems out there.

Do it right or don't do it!!!!!!

By doing it wrong, is only screwing them in the long run and creating more headaches for the next guy!

Some times you need to say NO!

Again, do it right or walk!

What's "right" (especially relative to topics like the current one) is in the eye of the beholder.

Judging by the OP's email addy, he's in Fla..?? I've spent almost 20 summers in SFla (fortunalty just winters now), and I can tell you you don't want to play around when it comes to your AC.

I've owned both Janitrol and Trane. Trane blows Janitrol away. Further, Florida law requires you match your system inside and out. And new SEER ratings are required. I've had my Janitorl blown up by a power surge relative to a hurricane.

First the insurance company only paid for replacement of the outside unit . That was based on an estimate. I held off on replacement and put the money in the bank until demand waned and there were more companies competing for customers.

The guy who finally ended up doing the job told me about the need to match the units. I asked the insurance company to do a supplemental (based soley on the need to match inside and outside units) to my claim and they paid the addtional amount (quickly and ) without batting an eye.

Also it doesn't really matter what tonnage your units are now. What really matters is what tonnage your space 'needs' .. In my home that was built in '85 that was not done correctly when the home was built. So, if I kept going with what was there, I'd still be wrong and wasting electricity... Best to get a pro in there to do the math right..

And as someone said here, insulate as best you can. I added all replacement windows and it made a huge difference..

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What's to say the same power surge wouldn't have "blown up" your Trane (or any other unit)???

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Re: Replacing my AC system - and my head is spinning Group: alt.home.repair Date: Mon, Jul 16, 2007, 6:11pm (EDT-1) From: snipped-for-privacy@non.net (dpb) snipped-for-privacy@webtv.net wrote: .. I've owned both Janitrol and Trane. Trane blows Janitrol away. ... I've had my Janitorl blown up by a power surge relative to a hurricane. .. What's to say the same power surge wouldn't have "blown up" your Trane (or any other unit)???

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Where did I say it couldn't. I'm just going by performance. The Trane runs effortlessly and uses much less electricity. And I had other issues with the Junket-trol that constantly needed service..

Then it was totally immaterial, so why throw it into the mix was my point...

Do you like coming across a hack job?

I don't!

For that reason, I say no from time to time (I will not be a part of that industry).