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@ChiefD !
Would you mind giving me an opinion on a quote we got for replacing our two-zone heating and cooling system?
The system is almost 20 years old and has been showing its age with some issues popping up so we're looking at replacing everything. I'm getting a few companies to quote but the company working through
Costco's Lennox HVAC partnership was the first to come out and quote a new system. (Those Costco discounts add up but will be interesting to see how the final price compares to others)
Here's the Quote
Would be interested to get your thoughts if you have some time to take a look, thanks!
Honestly, for the equipment that you getting that is a pretty fair price. Even before they discount all the discounts that price is in line with what that job "should" cost. So your final number after all the rebates and credits and such is good. So you are not getting taken to the cleaners here. And that is really nice equipment.
There are just a couple of potential things to look out for later:
1. Lennox has had issues with evaporator coils the last few years. So that may be something that pops up for you in the next few years. They develop leaks, and I've seen systems from 2-5 years of age have a leak in the indoor coil. So while the part will be under warranty, you will have to pay labor, which could equal around $1000. Just an FYI. Supposedly they have the issue figured out so we won't know for a year or two but something to be aware of.
2. There are a few parts on those furnaces that after the 10 year parts warranty expires that will be REALLY expensive to replace. That variable speed motor, when it goes down, is about a $1300 - $1500 repair. Versus say $700 for a normal blower motor. They also have two stage gas valves, which cost a little more to repair than a normal gas valve. Now, it's not like these fail on a regular basis - they don't. But with TWO furnaces, you just increase your odds that one of the two will need repairs at some point. But for 10 years your parts are covered anyway. Just make sure the installing company or you registers the equipment with Lennox. If they don't that warranty reverts to a 5 year warranty and I can promise you that you have no recourse if someone doesn't register it. Lennox won't retroactively honor that warranty.
Otherwise, that's good stuff at a fair price. I'd feel comfortable installing that at that cost.
Hey
@ChiefD thanks again and if you're still around before the holiday was hoping you might have a few minutes to check out this second quote we just received to see if you have any thoughts or a preference. Both companies are asking for a commitment in the next day or so before prices go up due to some new standards in the new year. The new company gave me separate quotes with multiple options for the first floor system and second floor system:
First floor options
Second floor options
First floor options range from around $9,500 (York) to $13,750 (American Standard)
Second floor options range from around $8,200 (York) to $12,600 (American Standard)
Previous quote
Their quote for both floors was basically $18,600 for full system (Lennox)
(Unprompted the second company said they stopped selling Lennox due to Lennox's lack of support for their installations that had the coil issue you mentioned above including part availability and counting equipment failures as warranty issues for multiple repairs rather than replacing systems with continuing problems)
Anything stand out among the Lennox, York, American standard options?
Which one do you think would be best? We're willing to pay more for better performance.
Thanks again and Happy Holidays!
Somehow missed. Good pull
