[Lottoguy]

Call CHUCK FARRELL for a quote. He does many installs and has a great reputation.

[Toymeister]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Also, don't buy a fancy variable speed or dual speed compressor. Too expensive and parts are more difficult to get.

there is a distinct and notable difference between a two speed vice a variable speed compressor. Parts, comfort and cost savings make absolute sense for a two speed systems. Variable speed systems are much more expensive with complex, less common parts.

[JRcorvette]

Two speed compressors are just find and will save you on your AC bill. Parts for any Carrier AC are not an issue or problem. Yes they are more expensive. If you are 90 probably not worth it.

[Lyarham]

Originally Posted by Challenger

need new airconditioner. Who is trustworthy and company

Chuck Ferrell

[RICH1]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If i needed a new system, I would buy a Carrier unit from Munn's. I would get a standard, single stage compressor that will come with a 10-year parts and 5-year labor warranty. There is no need to sign up for an annual maintenance agreement, at least for the first few years. Also, don't buy a fancy variable speed or dual speed compressor. Too expensive and parts are more difficult to get.

Chuck Farrell is also a good company. You may save a little money with Farrell, but I don't think they are as readily available to service the warranty as Munn's, especially on weekends. Also, I don't think they sell Carrier units, which is the most common system in The Villages.

This is the Best Reply to the OP Question ...,l

[sdeikenberry]

Originally Posted by Challenger

need new airconditioner. Who is trustworthy and company

Call Chuck Farrell HVAC. the most honest and trustworthy HVAC company in the area. They replaced my HVAC in April, and we could not be happier with their staff and level if careful installation.

[JudyLife]

Munns

[mrf6969]

We have had great service with DeSantis HVAC. They just installed a new system for us, $7900. Used them for 4 years now and every time perfect results.

[mrkorn12@aol.com]

Call Good Guys Air Conditioning & Heating. They do excellent work, and very fair prices. (352) 557 - 9437. The guys on the team are: Billy, Brian, and Donnie. They have done work for many neighbors. They recently installed a new Carrier A/C system next door-- they are very pleased.

[Cliff Fr]

FYI: New EPA regulations go into effect in January. A different and new refrigerant will be required in all new units sold. The new refrigerant is flammable so all fittings will have to be compression fittings instead of soldered fittings. Prices are expected to increase about 25%. It is not known if modifications to existing installations will be required due to the increased fire hazard.

[New Englander]

Originally Posted by Toymeister

there is a distinct and notable difference between a two speed vice a variable speed compressor. Parts, comfort and cost savings make absolute sense for a two speed systems. Variable speed systems are much more expensive with complex, less common parts.

Are the two speeds the fan or compressor?

[jrref]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

If i needed a new system, I would buy a Carrier unit from Munn's. I would get a standard, single stage compressor that will come with a 10-year parts and 5-year labor warranty. There is no need to sign up for an annual maintenance agreement, at least for the first few years. Also, don't buy a fancy variable speed or dual speed compressor. Too expensive and parts are more difficult to get.

Chuck Farrell is also a good company. You may save a little money with Farrell, but I don't think they are as readily available to service the warranty as Munn's, especially on weekends. Also, I don't think they sell Carrier units, which is the most common system in The Villages.

Yep, get the cheapest unit possible from the cheapest installer around. Don't consider the savings on a higher efficienty system over the time you will spend in your home and there are no spare parts for any systems except the cheap ones. Also don't worry about the installer being around for the next 5 years or anything like that. Just get the cheapest.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Cliff Fr

FYI: New EPA regulations go into effect in January. A different and new refrigerant will be required in all new units sold. The new refrigerant is flammable so all fittings will have to be compression fittings instead of soldered fittings. Prices are expected to increase about 25%. It is not known if modifications to existing installations will be required due to the increased fire hazard.

The new refrigerant will only be for the new units starting 1/1/25. Changing of refrigerants has been going on for over 20 years and your existing systems will not need any modifications. The older refrigerants will be around for many years for maintenance purposes. Although the new refrigerant is somewhat flammable, it has a significantly higher efficiency and will not me a problem. It's similar to propane which many have in a tank in their yard or under the ground near their house. The newer HVAC units are more efficient and more sophisticated to get these efficiencies both for cooling and heating when using a heatpump which most of us are. This is why they will be more money. But the additional efficiency should offset some or all of the additional cost.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jrref

Yep, get the cheapest unit possible from the cheapest installer around. Don't consider the savings on a higher efficienty system over the time you will spend in your home and there are no spare parts for any systems except the cheap ones. Also don't worry about the installer being around for the next 5 years or anything like that. Just get the cheapest.

Not what I said at all. The single stage Carrier system is, by far, the most commonly installed system in The Villages. Munn's is well recognized as an authorized Carrier dealer and expert installer and warranty repair company in The Villages. If your system fails, a Carrier system can usually be repaired within a day or so, even on a weekend. To me that is important. Neither the Carrier system or Munn's are the cheapest way to go.

I would also point out that there was another thread where a guy was waiting 4 months to get a part to repair his variable speed compressor that was installed by an out-of-town company. I doubt that a similar situation could ever occur with a single stage Carrier unit in The Villages.

[Cliff Fr]

Originally Posted by jrref

The new refrigerant will only be for the new units starting 1/1/25. Changing of refrigerants has been going on for over 20 years and your existing systems will not need any modifications. The older refrigerants will be around for many years for maintenance purposes. Although the new refrigerant is somewhat flammable, it has a significantly higher efficiency and will not me a problem. It's similar to propane which many have in a tank in their yard or under the ground near their house. The newer HVAC units are more efficient and more sophisticated to get these efficiencies both for cooling and heating when using a heatpump which most of us are. This is why they will be more money. But the additional efficiency should offset some or all of the additional cost.

But propane tanks are not allowed inside a house or business. I think there's a reason for that.