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Originally Posted by thevillages2013
You failed to mention the COST!
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After spending time in NEW TV built homes over the last several months, there is a HUGE difference in comfort between the single speed & variable speed systems.
Our village is all new. 5 of our neighbors went single speed basic, while I went with the mid level variable speed system. They all comment how our outdoor is HUGE compared to theirs.
After spending time in our 6 neighborhood homes, our variable speed system provides a far more comfortable environment to be in.
That is, you don’t get froze out every time the system turns on.
Right on que, just last night we were all in one of the neighbors house socializing at the dining table. When the system kicked on, it got overly cold real quick. To the point where several women were asking for blankets. Yes the thermostat was set to a reasonable temperature. That’s just how those single speed systems work. Bigger temperature swings each direction, and consequently poorer humidity control because of that.
When we are all in our variable speed system house, no one says a thing. Everyone, women especially, are just comfortable. It just plain works more efficiently. More stable temperature, better humidity control, all due to the VARIABLE speeds the system uses.
When we stayed a few days in a lifestyle visit single speed home for our design days, I couldn’t stand the uncomfortable temperature/humidity swings. Which spurred me to inquire about their available HVAC systems on new construction. There was no way I was installing their base system, or I would not be living here.
Yes there was a modest 5K price increase for our mid level system. Some of the best money spent on our build.
I put a big value on being comfortable. And an even bigger value on keeping my wife happy and comfortable. And therefore making my life better, no nagging “it’s to cold, it’s to humid”. That’s some serious value for the extra money spent.