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Originally Posted by Skip Newsom
Second bid is from a large regional out fit, they suggest installing a Heat pump on a pad outdoors, replacing the furnace- $26K
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Sounds pricey...but sizing, brand, and locale...makes a big difference.
For reference:
-I put in two small heat pumps for a ~1100sq office space above a garage.
(electric Heat Pumps don't do well in extreme temps. But they do both.)
-I kept the existing gas wall-heaters to boost the lower-end temp spectrum.
A backup means is never a bad thing. Thermostat set at minimums.
-Plus added a central A/C unit system for the main 2-stage 2500sq house furnace.
-Plus a brand new 75gal water heater.
The AO Smith dated 2007 was still running strong. Same installers.
City might be trying to banning large gas water heaters. IDK. FU.
-Plus fixing a furnace pipe damaged. Probably by tenants hanging gardening hoses or falling on it. Whatever. Godspeed.
=About $30k.
Actually they reduced it a few thou with prompt payment. I was a bit surprised at that.
Reputable company I've used for decades. No junk brands. Super clean installs. City inspector did a fast walk through because he knew it was right.