A fine day for MilitantBEEMER

[MilitantBEEMER]

So I am still having problems with the HVAC, it is still shutting off and not able to stay cool without me cycling off and on several times throughout the day. I just installed a new thermostat to see if possibly that is the issue? It is a Hail Mary, I know.
No one seems to be interested in tracking down that issue. So reluctantly I have started looking for replacement quotes. HOLY COW they are proud of these systems.
So far I have 2 quotes for a 4 ton system and both are in the $10-$11K on the low end. As high as $22k (WOW).
Any recommendations on brands to avoid? So far I have quotes from Lennox and Rheem. I am looking at Goodman and York as well.
Any guidance is appreciated.

 

[XYZ]

We replaced ours with a Trane shortly after the pandemic. It stung but comes with a 10 year warranty. We’ve had one issue and it was a preexisting wiring problem. They came right out and fixed it for free. I will say it heats and cools way more efficiently than the other. It doesn’t struggle keeping the house cool and runs way less.

 

[dennishoddy]

We replaced ours with a Trane shortly after the pandemic. It stung but comes with a 10 year warranty. We’ve had one issue and it was a preexisting wiring problem. They came right out and fixed it for free. I will say it heats and cools way more efficiently than the other. It doesn’t struggle keeping the house cool and runs way less.

Heat pump?

 

[XYZ]

Nope just a regular old HVAC unit. Pretty much a match of what came out only way better quality.

 

[retrieverman]

When my son’s AC went out a couple months ago, he was quoted $15k for a replacement, and he ended up going with multiple mini split units and saved himself about $12k.
When we went out to visit them a few weeks ago, the units did a great job of keeping their house cool.

 

[Parks 788]

As retrieverman stated, you can get mini split units with up to about 4-5 head units. May be a good option for your situation. I have two 2-ton units in my 30x40 shop with 16' peak (lots of cubic feet) and on the hottest summer days it will cool my shop down to 66*-68*. Mine will also heat in the Winter and work great. I'd give them a look if I were you.