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Unfortunately, I don't have an attic. All of the ductwork is exposed on a flat roof so it's exposed to the elements 24/7. It sucks. |
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06-30-2021, 04:16 PM | #77 | |
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06-30-2021, 05:48 PM | #78 |
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06-30-2021, 05:54 PM | #79 | |
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06-30-2021, 06:06 PM | #80 | |
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My home was built in 1994 and whoever built it needs to be strung up by their balls for at least 30 years because we have so many issues in which the home wasn't built to code. The home was originally 3,200 square foot, so it should have been zoned with two units (we've added an additional 300 square foot since). Instead, they installed one 5 ton unit with zero zoning. All of the companies that have given bids have said that zoning the home now is impossible because they'd basically have to tear out all of the walls and ceilings, which obviously just isn't going to happen. One company recommended we replace the existing ducts with "more efficient" ducts while another said that the existing ductwork is fine. The smell of mold and bacteria would be a sign that the ducts need to be replaced but that's a non-issue. I think that guy was just trying to work me. We're adding another 400 square foot to the home to extend our laundry room and create a gym area off of our master bedroom. The company that felt we needed the ductwork replaced had no problem with adding a vent to each room, while the other company said we should get a dual head ductless mini-split to the addition because we're already pushing the limits on a 5 ton unit so at this point. I'm getting more bids next week (well, if they show up - I've had two companies that I've made appointments with that didn't even bother to call to let me know they weren't even coming by to give us a bid). Hopefully, I'll have a better handle on things by then. Any opinion on Day & Night versus Daikin? |
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06-30-2021, 06:10 PM | #81 | |
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Bryant is a Carrier with a different label. Absolutely no difference. Very good equipment. American Standard is a Trane. Very good equipment. You cannot go wrong with either brand of equipment. If there is a problem it will be with the installer. |
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06-30-2021, 06:20 PM | #82 | |
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06-30-2021, 06:22 PM | #83 | |
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Why is the Daikin the same price as the Day & Night? Our current Trane is 13 years old and while it's working, it also has microfractures, so I've been paying $1k or more each year to have it recharged because the refrigerant is R22. I should also mention that we have a "Package Unit". |
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06-30-2021, 06:24 PM | #84 | |
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The guy today said the exact opposite about Carrier vs. Daikin, stating that Carrier's are made in Mexico with the replacement parts coming from China, which are definitely difficult to get at this point in time, which is why they prefer the Amana/Daikin. |
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06-30-2021, 06:33 PM | #85 |
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06-30-2021, 06:38 PM | #86 | |
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Just a link for you if you care to look. It is quite neat with the history of what happened to that line of equipment. https://www.pickhvac.com/central-air...-night-review/ |
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06-30-2021, 06:48 PM | #87 | |
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I don't understand the pricing. The Trane cost $5,800 with crane fee to install in 2008 but now, it's three times that price for Day & Night or Daikin/Amana. Have units tripled in price overall or is this due to the pandemic and shortage of units? The worst part is that we only use the unit maybe 3 months a year. We didn't turn on the heat even once this past winter and we generally don't need AC until July-October, barring the occasional heat wave. |
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I am sure that labor rates are higher along with insurances for both the HVAC contractor as well as that crane operator. Everything is ridiculous anymore. |
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