[Aruca]

Time to get a new compressor (Heat PumP)...What is the latest on Trane
Are they still having problems?

Who is installing a good system these days?
Average price for a 3 ton 16 SEER?
Any other insight would be appreciated.

[redwitch]

I love Chuck Farrell -- honest, ethical and will give you a fair deal. 352/617-2417

[jaringg]

There is a person who recently started a business in cooling.
The company name is Real Cool. He did a lot for all of us for free when we were havin coolent leaks, due to improper installation, even got the Developer to warranty all the installations. He deserves your consideration.

[Aruca]

American Standard which is Trane....
Might this be a concern previous posts said Trane is having problems
Munn stopped using Trane...don't know what Munn installs now
What is being installed these days

[ijusluvit]

Another vote for Chuck Farrell. I have a short list of the best contractors in the TV area. Chuck, who has been in business for many years, is THE #1 heating/cooling guy. My neighbor and I had identical problems with the faulty Trane units which were installed here. Chuck did more work for me than the other contractor did for my neighbor at hundreds of dollars less.

[kaydee]

chuck Farrell for sure

[Biker Dog]

Originally Posted by kaydee

chuck Farrell for sure

[oxfordnative]

Sumter Air and Heat all the way. But whoever you use, be sure they are licensed and insured. Sumter treated us fairly and great price, no problems since. We've used them since.

[neirinckx]

chuck farell for sure--munns quoted me $2400--chuck doing exact same work for much much less!!!!---friend had same experience--[not your fathers munns anymore]

[dok4933]

Chuck Farrell will give you the honest answer to all your questions. He won't try to sell you anything you don't really need.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by dok4933

Chuck Farrell will give you the honest answer to all your questions. He won't try to sell you anything you don't really need.

Exceptionally honest guy saved us a bunch of money!!!

[ljarnold]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I love Chuck Farrell -- honest, ethical and will give you a fair deal. 352/617-2417

Called him today and he asked me to post a different number. The old one above is not correct. Correct #. 352-787-9497. Thank you

[Carl in Tampa]

When my son became licensed in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning over 15 years ago, his instructors taught him two basics:

1. Trane units require Trane parts for repair. Those parts cost more than the generic parts that most other brands use, and are not superior in performance. It simply assures revenue for Trane when repairs are required.

2. Heat pumps are more complex than standard air conditioners that use heat strips for heat in cold weather. Accordingly, heat pumps require maintenance and repair more often, generating revenue for service technicians. In Florida where winter weather is brief and not severe, heat pumps are not needed.

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[tuccillo]

The difference between an "air conditioner" and a "heat pump" is essentially a reversing valve and circuitry for defrost mode. The difference in cost between using "heat strips" and the "heat mode" of a heat pump is approximately 3x. In other words, a heat pump will generate the same amount of heat as heat strips for 1/3 the cost. The incremental cost to install an air conditioner vs. a heat pump is minimal since most of the equipment is the same. I have not experienced repair of maintenance issues with the heat pumps I have owned. Your HVAC contractor should be able to tell you the cost difference and with some minimal research you should be able to determine whether a heat pump is cost effective based on the lower operating cost during heating season (compared with using heating strips).

Originally Posted by Carl in Tampa

When my son became licensed in commercial refrigeration and air conditioning over 15 years ago, his instructors taught him two basics:

1. Trane units require Trane parts for repair. Those parts cost more than the generic parts that most other brands use, and are not superior in performance. It simply assures revenue for Trane when repairs are required.

2. Heat pumps are more complex than standard air conditioners that use heat strips for heat in cold weather. Accordingly, heat pumps require maintenance and repair more often, generating revenue for service technicians. In Florida where winter weather is brief and not severe, heat pumps are not needed.

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[dsharp1]

Another vote for Chuck Farrell