[Wondering]

Carrier through Kalos!

[Cliff Fr]

Be advised that on 1/1/25 prices will increase 20 to 25% or more. The EPA has mandated a new refrigerant that is slightly flammable and requires completely different equipment and different installation procedures.

[WalkerLoop]

I was very pleased with Chuck Farrell. They installed a good sized American Standard unit and had to restructure my inside attachments in the garage. They did an excellent job. Their # is 352-633-9364.

[nn0wheremann]

Originally Posted by Don Chi

Looks like my air conditioning unit is on it's last legs. Any recommendations on how to proceed in replacing my HVAC unit. Make, model, installation professional, etc. Thanks in advance for your replies.

Describe the malfunction and age of the unit.

[Robojo]

Originally Posted by Don Chi

Looks like my air conditioning unit is on it's last legs. Any recommendations on how to proceed in replacing my HVAC unit. Make, model, installation professional, etc. Thanks in advance for your replies.

I would pay the extra and get one with dedicated solar panels.

[swiley]

I have had Chuck Farrell install new systems in 6 different houses over the past several years. Always satisfied. Knowledgeable, honest, good workmanship, excellent service after the sale and great prices. I highly recommend Chuck Farrell HVAC.

[DAVES]

Originally Posted by Aloha

Your first response should be to call Chuck Farrell Air Conditioning and have him check your system. He will honestly advise you as to what is needed and give you the best price. Be careful, as there are some companies that will charge you outrageous prices and suggest options that are not needed or necessary to repair or replace your unit.

I keep a file of people recommended on talk of the villages. We were due for periodic service. I called and set up an appointment with Chuck Farrell. He did NOT SHOW UP. Ok I've made mistakes, I called him and set up another appointment and again he did not show up. Three strikes and your out. Two strikes is all he gets with me.

It seems the life of a heat pump, ac system in the Villages is around 14 years. No shortage of OPINIONS. Reminder the expert we call is a business looking to,needing to make money. Of course part of that is your reputation. Obviously some have been happy with Chuck Farrell perhaps their location or timing.

Rumor of fact. I don't know. I've hear from a tech the are not made like they used to be and they will not last as long as they used to. Like anything else. The assembly is all the same age.
Most anything can be repaired. At what point is it wise to repair and what time to replace is the choice you need to make.

Estimates. Those selling to you know better than you do. An estimate. They will charge you around a hundred for a service call. Three estimates will cost you three hundred dollars.
Your own research. I found a recent article on line from Barron's magazine you do not need to have a subscription. I found it understandable. I'm no expert. They showed prices on many brands. Some I've never heard of They gave prices including installation. Sleeping. It is not heat that keeps me up. It is wife SCREAMING IT'S HOT.

We had ours done by Sun cool. I chose Carrier. Because that is what we had.Value? Carrier is not the cheapest and it is no longer made in the US now Mexico. At no charge to you the electric company sends an expert to inspect and sign off on the installation work. He stated they typically fail on the proper circuit beakers. He told me they only need to reverse the two separate 220v beakers. The installing company sent a guy over to solve the problem another guy not the installers who made the mistake.

Another VILLAGES ADVENTURE. Our previous home was built in 1948. It had real plaster walls etc. No one builds like they used to. You can't even buy the wood they used. .

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by DAVES

I keep a file of people recommended on talk of the villages. We were due for periodic service. I called and set up an appointment with Chuck Farrell. He did NOT SHOW UP. Ok I've made mistakes, I called him and set up another appointment and again he did not show up. Three strikes and your out. Two strikes is all he gets with me.

It seems the life of a heat pump, ac system in the Villages is around 14 years. No shortage of OPINIONS. Reminder the expert we call is a business looking to,needing to make money. Of course part of that is your reputation. Obviously some have been happy with Chuck Farrell perhaps their location or timing.

Rumor of fact. I don't know. I've hear from a tech the are not made like they used to be and they will not last as long as they used to. Like anything else. The assembly is all the same age.
Most anything can be repaired. At what point is it wise to repair and what time to replace is the choice you need to make.

Estimates. Those selling to you know better than you do. An estimate. They will charge you around a hundred for a service call. Three estimates will cost you three hundred dollars.
Your own research. I found a recent article on line from Barron's magazine you do not need to have a subscription. I found it understandable. I'm no expert. They showed prices on many brands. Some I've never heard of They gave prices including installation. Sleeping. It is not heat that keeps me up. It is wife SCREAMING IT'S HOT.

We had ours done by Sun cool. I chose Carrier. Because that is what we had.Value? Carrier is not the cheapest and it is no longer made in the US now Mexico. At no charge to you the electric company sends an expert to inspect and sign off on the installation work. He stated they typically fail on the proper circuit beakers. He told me they only need to reverse the two separate 220v beakers. The installing company sent a guy over to solve the problem another guy not the installers who made the mistake.

Another VILLAGES ADVENTURE. Our previous home was built in 1948. It had real plaster walls etc. No one builds like they used to. You can't even buy the wood they used. .

I take issue that 3 estimates will cost $300. I would pay for a service call to diagnose a problem, but I would never pay a company anything to provide a quote on a new system. Chuck Farrell and Munn's are both good companies, but I would more likely hire Munn's because of their size and capability to repair almost any problem on a Carrier system in a very efficient and expeditious manner.

[ithos]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

Be advised that on 1/1/25 prices will increase 20 to 25% or more. The EPA has mandated a new refrigerant that is slightly flammable and requires completely different equipment and different installation procedures.

They have refrigerant that can be used instead of 410A. It is flammable and striated so you have to Only add liquid.

I believe that the real problem is if a compressor goes bad.Then you have hard time finding a replacement so you'll have to get a whole new system. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. But I think they have to stop making all 410a equipment by the end of this year

[NYMAN]

Originally Posted by Don Chi

Looks like my air conditioning unit is on it's last legs. Any recommendations on how to proceed in replacing my HVAC unit. Make, model, installation professional, etc. Thanks in advance for your replies.

had mine replaced aboutna year ago, used sun kool, happy with the price and results

[Robnlaura]

Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed

Good advice but you could always purchase based on lowest price and then use Munns for maintenance (????). All things being equal, why pay more for the same unit with installation?

I would look at this company they sell the equipment and they have an installation offering that uses local ac companies. The they also offer a 1 year install warranty. Not super cheap online but compared with what I’ve seen from ac guys it’s a lot cheaper.

Package Unit Installation Service with Labor Warranty - Ground Only • Ingrams Water & Air

We now sell installation packages. Our cost to install a package unit is $3769. That includes a 1 yr labor warranty as well.

That’s about half the prices I’ve seen from ac guys