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My new system up north is a Trane. Is it a decent machine? Here's the specs:
Air Handler in garage attic is 3.5 ton Trane, Model 5TEM6D05AV41SAA Heat Pump at side of house is a Trane Model 5TWR5. This system is for the 1800 sqft upstairs area of a 3000 sqft house in East Tennessee. It replaced an 18 year old system. I'm waiting on the downstairs unit to die before replacing it. Since it is used much less frequently - only when we have guests. Or have to live downstairs temporarily because the upstairs unit died :) The HVAC guy stated it's a 3.5 ton, Trane 16 SEER II with a variable speed blower installed to existing duct work, thermostat, and refrigerant pipes. |
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My experience with our variable speed unit is just as you said. Only coment I would add is to obtain 10 or 12 year warranty (parts and labor) because the systems tend to be very technical with expensive parts. If a company won't give you this warranty, pick a different installer.
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The fact that the 10 year labor add-on is not that expensive means they feel the system is reliable and easy to repair if needed. |
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Down south we have heat pumps vs just AC units. Last winter, I think it went to heat pump less than five times. Any thoughts on replacing a heat pump with just an AC unit? Any cost savings, both initial and cost to run?
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If you eliminate the heat pump you will lower the initial cost of the equipment but you won't save any money in the actual running of the system in A/C mode. |
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I didn't get the special air filter, uv light or any other extras. You need the special thermostat since that's where the "brains" of the system control is, but all included. |
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