New furnace, How much for installation ???

[bigdee]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

Ok, forgot to post back with the update.

I did finally hear from the other 2 pros, sorry, too late.


Ordered the furnace and parts from http://www.alpinehomeair.com
a 95% AFUE 2 stage burner unit, and had it at my home 3 days later.

1 hour to rip out the old furnace.

1 trip to the hardware store, $71.
$1215.96 for the furnace and parts.
So $1287 total.

Not counting my instruction reading time, it took me 9.5-10 hours.

Modifying the cold air return took longer than it should have, as did adjusting the gas pressures and checking the temp rise, etc. But I was learning as I went.

I'm guessing the pro could have easily done it in 7 hours, or less.

Does it look perfect? No.

Does it look good and work well? So far.

Saved myself $2100.

Way to go! I have considered alpine for my heatpump replacement, were you satisfied with them?

 

[bruceb58]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

Does it look good and work well? So far.

Saved myself $2100.

Pictures or you you didn't actually do it!

 

[Tim Frank]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

Not counting my instruction reading time, it took me 9.5-10 hours.
Saved myself $2100.

But you have to factor in your time.

You spent more than a whole working-day on the project.
Would you work an entire day for someone else and only expect to get paid a little over $2000- ? :facepalm:

Ummmm, OK, never mind.

 

[roscoe]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

Way to go! I have considered alpine for my heatpump replacement, were you satisfied with them?

Yes they were fine.
Only called them the one time, to place the order.

THe dvd, paper, and online instructions/tutorials were good.

I don't know anything about their Alpine branded equipment, but I'm sure it is manufactured by a major player.

My furnace is a Goodman, not the best, not the worst, and they own a HUGE % of the furnace market.


ok, photos to come.

 

[bruceb58]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

I don't know anything about their Alpine branded equipment, but I'm sure it is manufactured by a major player.

I would definitely find this out sooner than later. When time comes to replace the gas valve, which seems to be a common item to go out on these high efficiency furnaces, you are going to need to know what to buy.

EDIT: I see you have a Goodman.

 

[bigdee]

Re: New furnace, How much for installation ???

Yes they were fine.
Only called them the one time, to place the order.

THe dvd, paper, and online instructions/tutorials were good.

I don't know anything about their Alpine branded equipment, but I'm sure it is manufactured by a major player.

My furnace is a Goodman, not the best, not the worst, and they own a HUGE % of the furnace market.


ok, photos to come.

There is nothing wrong with Goodman. I have had a Goodman heatpump at my lake house for 10 years and I just replaced my 2 ton Lennox in my main house with a Goodman heatpump. Now I need to replace the unit for the main living area and I will use a 4 ton Goodman Heatpump. The only downside of buying online is the warranty. But I am not a big fan of warranties
Most units are warranted for ten years but only if you get service through a authorized dealer. By the time you pay for labor and shipping you could of bought the part and repaired it yourself.