blg002
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We are replacing our heat/ac unit, we received a proposal from a contractor that was recommend by a childhood friend who also works in the industry (but doesn't do forced air). The proposal seems reasonable and less than what we budgeted, but there are upgrade options that I'm unsure of. I don't think I'm going with any of the upgrades but want to make sure I'm not missing a good deal or something that we should definitely upgrade.
Background:
- 1366 square foot house
- Built in 1942
- 2 story
- Philadelphia area
- No pets or kids
- No history allergies or respiratory issues
My current thoughts:
- No UV lamp. I read theres no scientific evidence they do that much.
- No humidifier. Since these can be installed easily later on, wed ride out this winter and see how the humidity feels.
- Upgrading to the 2210 air purifier. Im not totally convinced this is necessary since neither of us have allergy issues, etc., but most people think these should be standard.
- Upgrading from the base TCJD 13 SEER to the TCJF 14.5 SEER (both 2.5 ton). This will get us to 16 SEER (variable-speed blower) and we would qualify for PECO rebates ($300), not that huge of a win but nice.
Thanks for reading and helping a n00b out. Let me know if I should provide any more info. Oh, we are also contemplating having a nest thermostat put in, are they as good as everyone hypes them up to be or is it just trendy?
Proposal:
Upgrades:
Background:
- 1366 square foot house
- Built in 1942
- 2 story
- Philadelphia area
- No pets or kids
- No history allergies or respiratory issues
My current thoughts:
- No UV lamp. I read theres no scientific evidence they do that much.
- No humidifier. Since these can be installed easily later on, wed ride out this winter and see how the humidity feels.
- Upgrading to the 2210 air purifier. Im not totally convinced this is necessary since neither of us have allergy issues, etc., but most people think these should be standard.
- Upgrading from the base TCJD 13 SEER to the TCJF 14.5 SEER (both 2.5 ton). This will get us to 16 SEER (variable-speed blower) and we would qualify for PECO rebates ($300), not that huge of a win but nice.
Thanks for reading and helping a n00b out. Let me know if I should provide any more info. Oh, we are also contemplating having a nest thermostat put in, are they as good as everyone hypes them up to be or is it just trendy?
Proposal:
Upgrades: