Heat / AC advice for new build

[Big Dad]

Just about done with the outside so, now its onto the inside

32 x 38 with 2x6 walls , 12 foot ceiling

Guy wants to trade me and install a new system

I item I have is worth about $3800.00

Does that sound like a even deal ?

 

[zmaxmotorsports]

What is he wanting to install?

 

[Big Dad]

I don't have exact specs which I can get , he is a HVAC guy

It would be a high efficiency with a A/C cooling tower unit out side , he is going to use spiral duct work in the shop area

 

[crabjoe]

Until you know what exactly he's planning on putting in, you'll have no idea, if it's fair or not.

You could end up with something that's worth more then $3800, but it might not be what you need, so it's a bad deal... What I mean is you get a piece of equipment that's worth $5K, but it's to small or to big...

You need to find out exactly what you'd be trading for.

 

[Big Dad]

specs

http://www.goodmanmfg.com/

Outdoor unit VSX13 031B

http://www.goodmanmfg.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=1xtctzYSkC8=&tabid=1008&mid=4289

Indoor unit ARUF 37C14

http://www.goodmanmfg.com/Portals/0/pdf/SS/SS-GARUF-SF.pdf

70,000 BTU
2/5 TON / 13 SEER / 410A

WI-FI STAT

All installed

 

[tomroblee]

In not a HVAC man, but we still don't know very much about what he is going to install.

The model numbers you show look like an absolute bottom of the line builder's model 2.5 ton air conditioner condenser with a low end 3 ton air handler. I'm guessing that these have a market value of $1200 to $1500.

You mention 70,000 BTU. Is he going to install electric resistance heat in the air handler as well? (You don't use a separate air handler if you have a furnace---the blower is built into the furnace.)

How much ductwork is he going to install?

The lowest air conditioner SEER allowed by the government since 1/1/15 is 13---and that is allowed only in northern states. (The rest of the country must have 14 SEER). This certainly doesn't sound like a high efficiency set-up.

With all that said, most HVAC folks aren't cheap.

 

[Big Dad]

I hear yah !

Well, I want it to be cool in hot days, many days it won't work the A/C hard but, we have tough months for heat Dec, Jan, Feb ..and most of March

He says it will be enough , I'm no expert so ?

https://scontent-ord1-1.**.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xaf1/v/t1.0-9/12705302_10208777119255132_7032037679781017791_n.jpg?oh=e3578eb385457b1164705ddf71023042&oe=576F70B8

 

[machsnell]

I am no expert either but seems like a decent deal to me.

Only thing I might ask for is see if you can kick in some extra coin for a higher seer unit.

I need heat and ac and I would be happy to trade 3800 in my trade to have it done.

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[mikhett]

That is a Cheap brand! Its not GOOD,MAN!I like lennox or Ruud.I was an hvac man for 20 yrs.

 

[theoldwizard1]

I'm no expert, but appears to be an A/C ONLY system. No heating.

 

[Big Dad]

Well, won't be buying Goodman stuff fo sho

https://www.furnacecompare.com/air-conditioners/goodman/reviews/

 

[derkperk]

On the defense for Goodman, a lot of issues with systems has to do with the install. Being Goodman is a low cost product and can be purchased by anyone, they get installed by all sorts of residential hacks. That being said, I use Carrier products.

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