Finally, New Central AC

[toggleswitch2]

FEH!

Trane contractor talked me out of a super-efficent system too.

But based on the number of average hours of use in my climate it made sense to me that I'd never see that moeny back and weould have to deal with a more mechanically complicated system.

I aldsi didnt' have the sense to go with a mutipel speed system. Live and learm I guess!

I am offically envous of your "purdy" system. No, make that HAPPY FOR YOU!

 

[scott55405]

Sounds like a win-win, MRB. My parents have/had three different Carrier central a/cs beginning in the mid 60s, all were wonderful and reliable. I guess they've given up on their signature round condenser unit, however (LOL). I loved as a kid standing over that big fan on top, even if it was blowing hot, nasty air. That thermostat is pretty cool (no pun intended).

76 is NOT air conditioned, LOL. That contractor would have been shown the door with me as well. Humidity does make all the difference. I live in a small window of coastal area in LA where a/c is not really necessary generally. It rarely gets above 80 here, and even when it does, it's not humid and a fan to move the air will suffice. In Minnesota, it's very humid, granted for a much shorter period of time than in the south, but I would not want to be without a/c for long.

 

[mrb627]

Primary Concern

One of my primary concerns was that if another hail storm came though, that should be when not if, would the condensing unit be able to tolerate it. Since this is what took out my previous unit. The Carrier looked very well protected compared to the others. IMO.

 

[a440]

Very interesting about the hail taking out your old system! That is wild! Something I would not think could happen.
Your coils look very well protected on this unit!
I remember you got a new roof not all that long ago. What that a hail claim?
We knew that we would need a new roof in a few years. We called a contractor for an estimate, and to our happy surprise he told us we should do a hail claim! Insurance sent out a field adjuster and claimed the roof a total loss! I am so happy. $11,000 roof for $500.00 deductible!
Who did your roof by the way? They really did a great job!
Brent

 

[mrb627]

ATLROOF.COM

ATLROOF.COM did my roof install. They did an excellent job. The roof was a HAIL claim, but the AC sadly was all out of pocket. I had planned and budgeted for the AC replacement already so I didn't make much of an issue of it.

 

[a440]

Thanks Malcolm for the info.
We are trying to decide between Atlroof.com & Atlanta Roofing Specialist. We have had 5 companies come out. These are the two that were most professional and seemed to have the most knowledge. Also the materials they will be using was the best.
Did you go with a GAF roof or Owens Corning?
Thanks again.
Brent

 

[mrb627]

GAF Roof

I went with the GAF roof, but the Owens Corning Ridge Vent!

MRB

 

[a440]

Thanks again Malcolm!
I am going to go with GAF also.
We just have to decide.....egh.....on who will do it!
Your input was very helpful!
Brent