HVAC People

[OUHOMER]

Any good HVAC people here? I need a new horizontal electric furnace.

A. how much should I expect to pay
B. who wants to do it
C. when can you get here.

Last year I wanted to do this. Had 2 heat and air guys come out but neither got back to me with a bid. Are they that busy? Maybe now that new construction is slowing they might be interested.

[OUHOMER]

all suggestions (regarding heat and air) welcome.

[OUinFLA]

If you move to Florida, you rarely need a heater.
That would solve half your problem.

[Scott D]

most areas the HVAC business has been picking up, even without a lot of new home building.

[sanantoniosooner]

Sorry man, it's been too long since I used people in OK. I can't remember who it was that used to do good work for me up there.

If I were you, I'd check with Locke Supply A/C division and get the names of a few small companies.

[OUAndy1807]

I've always had good luck with C&S Heat and Air in Goldsby.

[yermom]

so yermom is without a furnace at the moment... what should i expect to pay for labor on a new gas furnace install?

[sanantoniosooner]

tree fiddy

[yermom]

that sounds a lot better than $1070

[OUHOMER]

that sounds a lot better than $1070

I would that was a little hefty. thats sounds like they should throw in the furnace for that price

[yermom]

the furnace is $500-600

just sounded funny that the labor is like 2X that

getting other opinions at the moment

[OUHOMER]

if you find a honest guy let me know. tell him you know somebody in the Mustang area that needs an electric furnance

[phead903]

As I work for Rheem, I suggest you go to www.rheemac.com and look up your local Rheem Dealer.

Right now, you can qualify for tax credits if you buy an energy efficient furnace, plus we are offering an attractive financing rate - 12 Months, No Payment, Deferred Interest if you finance through our finance program.

At any rate, be sure that you get at least 3 different quotes and that they are for the SAME rated product. You should ask the Dealer for the ARI and GAMA ratings for the system you are planning to install.

Good Luck!

[sanantoniosooner]

Don't use any system using 410-A refridgerant.

[Sooner_Bob]

The freakin' blower on our furnace refuses to turn off . . . those of you in the know is that a sign of a bad relay switch or is the entire control panel of the furnace hosed?

Oh, I did unplug the thing so it's not running all of the time now.

[OUHOMER]

Don't use any system using 410-A refridgerant.

Ok give me the scoop on 410A

[sanantoniosooner]

Ok give me the scoop on 410A

The systems have to work at ridiculously high pressures compared to normal systems. And the stuff costs a lot more. All companies are considering alternative systems, but some have rejected this stuff because there are too many drawbacks.

FWIW.....I'm sold on American Standard systems. Best warranties around and rated tops for residential systems.

[phead903]

You are right in that the 410-A requires a higher pressure. however, starting in 2010, that will be the mandated refrigerant that all manufacturers have to use in their cooling units. And you will probably see it a lot earlier due to availability of r-22 starting to decline. The price of r-22 will rise and r-410A will drop and there will be more and more r-410a being used.

As for the ratings of products, the Rheem Mod-90 furnace and the Rheem 14 Seer Heat Pump were both recently rated "Best Buys" by Consumer Digest. Check the October issue for more information.

That being said, American Standard does make good products. Just not as good as Rheem.

[OUHOMER]

sent Email to local Rheem dealer last night. Hopefully he will call.

I do know that I do not want a heat pump. I dont think i want a heat pump, Why would i want a heat pump

[sanantoniosooner]

All companies will have to change to the new refridgerant.

Some have rejected 410-A. They think there's a better answer.

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/ho...s/reviews.html