Hey,
I hope this is the appropriate place to ask this question. I've tried to include links and as much detail as possible to help you answer.
I have a new house in Canada. It's 2400 square feet, 2 floors, 10 foot ceilings, and a basement. I'm looking at an AC and I've had 4 quotes thus far.
My confusion comes from the price variance. The quotes range from $2100 to $4200. Now, as someone who knows little about AC, I can't really wrap my head around such a discrepancy aside from "someone is either overcharging or someone is using a lesser product/install."
For reference these are the brands accompanying the quotes:
- Luxaire TC3B = $2100 (2.5 ton)
- Carrier = $2400 (2.5 ton)
- American Standard = $3400 (2 ton)*
- SmartAir 1000 - buried at the bottom of page (includes thermostat) = $4200 (2 ton)
*I'm told the 2 ton American Standard will run more often but keep the house cooler because longer run times will reduce the humidity.
What I gather from this subreddit is that most products are equivalent but it's the install that matters most. For the 2 most expensive ACs, the installer came to the house (the American Standard installer is the only one who took measurements). The cheapest 2 just quoted over the phone. Each of the installers has high reviews online, although the products do not (people seem less happy with Luxaire). Parts and labour seem to be the same for all 10/1 years or 10/5 years.
I'm young, this is a lot of money (especially after getting a new house), I don't want to waste money but I don't want to save money only to have to spend it twice. Do any of you have advice? In your professional opinion, should I spend more or is the extra cost just mark up? Should I get a 2.5 or 2 ton? How do I, as a complete newbie, know if an installer is good?
Thanks for any advice, I really appreciate it.
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