HVAC help needed

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,759]

got quoted 22k to replace my AC system for XV20i Trane + TAM9 Air Handler
Someone HALP?

Want to know why?

•Steel - Spot price up 14% since May; up 100% since Dec
•Aluminum - Spot price up 2% since May; up 32% since Dec
•Copper - up 25% since Dec
•Airfreight – up 43% over prior year
Ocean rate up 2x to 3x higher than prior year driven by increased US imports, port congestion, and a lack of available container ships

I’d also be curious the lead time to install? I can’t get those units quickly.

[immamac 43,721]

8 minutes ago, T’Boo Ted Marshall said:

Want to know why?

•Steel - Spot price up 14% since May; up 100% since Dec
•Aluminum - Spot price up 2% since May; up 32% since Dec
•Copper - up 25% since Dec
•Airfreight – up 43% over prior year
Ocean rate up 2x to 3x higher than prior year driven by increased US imports, port congestion, and a lack of available container ships

I’d also be curious the lead time to install? I can’t get those units quickly.

10-14 weeks. The parts cost isn't the issue they can be had for far cheaper. 

[Jkwellborn 6,898]

got quoted 22k to replace my AC system for XV20i Trane + TAM9 Air Handler
Someone HALP?

Unless a lot has changed, you’re wasting money with a 20 SEER.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,759]

Our cost has gone up 13.1% YTD.

That lead time is about right from what I’m seeing. One guy had 49 biz day. That’s just crazy.

[immamac 43,721]

38 minutes ago, Jkwellborn said:

Unless a lot has changed, you’re wasting money with a 20 SEER.

Should I get the 18? The most important thing to me is doing the variable speed/compression I think that will make a huge difference for us since I like it cold (like 68, but my wife won't let me set below 72) 

If anyone has HVAC recommendations in Austin I'm all ears. 

[TwiceHorn 31,705]

11 minutes ago, immamac said:

Should I get the 18? The most important thing to me is doing the variable speed/compression I think that will make a huge difference for us since I like it cold (like 68, but my wife won't let me set below 72) 

If anyone has HVAC recommendations in Austin I'm all ears. 

You should be able to get variable speed with any SEER rating.  Variable compression is probably getting toward diminishing returns, and frankly mechanically frightens me.

I think mid-high teens SEER is the sweet spot unless you get a pretty serious rebate from some program.

[Jkwellborn 6,898]

I’d get something like a 16 SEER unless there’s a hell of a rebate or it makes it close to a wash. You just won’t save that much money over the life of the unit. At least, when I was messing with them you didn’t.

I’d be scared to death of a variable compression or whatever.

[T’Boo Ted Marshall 2,759]

My @ isn’t working on Tapa but Spaulding Smails is in Austin.

[immamac 43,721]

I have a friend in the commercial HVAC world - he can get me a Daikin system with variable speed compressor for a really good price. Going to do that with their top of the line handler and thermostat. 

It will be less than half the cost installed and have the same SEER rating and a 12 year warranty with labor coverage.

[ChickenSandwich 9,861]

On 7/14/2021 at 7:17 PM, TwiceHorn said:

You should be able to get variable speed with any SEER rating.  Variable compression is probably getting toward diminishing returns, and frankly mechanically frightens me.

I think mid-high teens SEER is the sweet spot unless you get a pretty serious rebate from some program.

I had a Bosch variable speed installed last summer.  It’s great so far and near silent outside, crazy efficient. 

[hornbri 1,476]

On 7/12/2021 at 4:02 PM, gyroprotagonist said:

yes, treat the new one (and obviously the installed one) as if it has a charge.  for the 3 contact ones, just use an insulated screwdriver and connect the common (usually marked with a C) contact with 1 of the other contacts.  repeat for the other contact.  For a 2 contact just connect both to discharge.

you can't short out a capacitor in the sense you are talking about.

 

So after watching a YouTube video on how to do this, I went ahead and replaced one that went out on my home unit. It took MAYBE 10 minutes and was working again. What a fucking racket the AC guys are charging 100s for. 

The only issue is getting the part, you have to order on Amazon, I am going to order a extra one just to have on hand. Seriously anyone can do this repair and it is one of the most common issues. 

[ROFL BOX 6,650]

got quoted 22k to replace my AC system for XV20i Trane + TAM9 Air Handler
Someone HALP?

I have a licensed guy (close to 10 years experience) who has done work for Shagg²ers. Mostly a sole practitioner, low overhead.

Send me a PM if you want his info.

Tag me here if you do send a PM as notifications seem to get lost & I do most of my Shag² stuff via TapaTalk.

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[immamac 43,721]

7 hours ago, ROFL BOX said:

I have a licensed guy (close to 10 years experience) who has done work for Shagg²ers. Mostly a sole practitioner, low overhead.

Send me a PM if you want his info.

Tag me here if you do send a PM as notifications seem to get lost & I do most of my Shag² stuff via TapaTalk.

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Send me a PM. I have a friend who works for HTS. Got me a Daikin FIT 4T complete system with premium air purifier, air quality sensor and the latest and greatest thermostat that handles the 2 way communication for the variable speed compressor. 4700 taxed and shipped. I figured I could find someone to help me install it or install it for 3-4K labor and then parts. 

[ROFL BOX 6,650]

Trying to send a PM, Tapa is being bitchy.

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[ROFL BOX 6,650]

Send me a PM.

Did you receive?

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[immamac 43,721]

Yeah your friend wasn't interested. I found someone. 

[Austinvines 318]

We have 2, 24 year old units that we’ve kept going but it is time to replace them with brand new everything, new ducts, new plenum, and an additional return for our room over the garage that is hot AF.

Carrier has had two price increases lately with another one coming 1/1/22. Is a 2-stage AC and a variable speed furnace worth $2k per unit? Both the performance and comfort units will be 16 SEER from what we have which are probably 10-12. I suppose we will live in the house for another 10+ years but who knows what may happen.

[Jkwellborn 6,898]

Your old units were probably 12 too start with if they were correctly matched to the indoor equipment. I’d bet it’s around an 8 now.

[Bevo 13,660]

I gotta say, I love ROFL's friend. He has been very helpful and has fair pricing.

[ROFL BOX 6,650]

I gotta say, I love ROFL's friend. He has been very helpful and has fair pricing.

AustinVines messaged me & I gave him the contact info for José.

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[Bevo 13,660]

12 hours ago, ROFL BOX said:

AustinVines messaged me & I gave him the contact info for José.

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He better not take up too much of Jose's time. I have had difficulty finding someone to redo a facade and Jose said he could do it if I couldn't find anyone else.

[ROFL BOX 6,650]

On 11/26/2021 at 12:57 PM, Bevo said:

He better not take up too much of Jose's time. I have had difficulty finding someone to redo a facade and Jose said he could do it if I couldn't find anyone else.

I have other guys that can do that as well (depending on what type of work it actually is... we talking fascia here?  Stucco facade?)... of course my $$ is higher than his because he's the type of crew I sub out to.

[Bevo 13,660]

7 minutes ago, ROFL BOX said:

I have other guys that can do that as well (depending on what type of work it actually is... we talking fascia here?  Stucco facade?)... of course my $$ is higher than his because he's the type of crew I sub out to.

Block construction of a very small building with stone over the block. It needs a small porch removed. And the front changed to something like below with just one window on each side instead of 2:

[Gil Bang 26,125]

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[Gil Bang 26,125]

Ok, furnace is out in one of my rentals. What the fuck is this park. It’s got a crack in it


Is this the igniter?

[Jkwellborn 6,898]

That’s what it looks like to me.

If you put the new one in, don’t touch the actual igniter. I’ve always heard that the oil from your skin will mess them up.

[Gil Bang 26,125]

Yeah, I confirmed that it's the igniter, and ordered the part. 

[Gil Bang 26,125]

Installed yesterday and it fired right up.