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New gas furnace/AC recommendations?
I've decided to take my own advice and look in to getting a new
natural gas furnace and AC unit installed before the $1500 tax credit runs out at the end of the year. Not much time left, I know. To get the credit, it has to be at least 13 EER, and 16 SEER. My old system is a 26 year old RUUD and I figure between the tax credit and higher efficiency saving energy costs, it's time to do it. Anyone have any recommendations as to brands/models that they have had good results with or those to avoid? Any particular features? I'm thinking it's going to be worth it to get a high enough efficiency system to meet the $1500 tax credit, but probably don't need anything more than that. Any features you've found useful on newer systems and would recommend? Things like variable speed blowers, dual stage, etc? But honestly, the current one is fine in terms of comfort, can't complain about drafts, etc. The house is 3200 sq ft, current furnace is 150K BTU input, 4.5 ton AC. Location is coastal NJ, with high gas and electricity rates. I know what one guy here will say, ie just keep running the old one..... |
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