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I installed a fully variable speed 23 seer heat pump air handler system in my own home from Blueridge (built by ACIQ hence the mother brand). $4500 which included all extra gas, special bending tools, the correct brazing equipment, gasses (nitrogen and refrigerant) all added parts, all the sheet metal and vent components. I educated myself on the entire process from calculation to completion. I have zero heating or cooling performance issues, no moisture issues, or overrunning issues, no rusting of the metallic ventilation or anything else. I saved $20,000 by easily educating myself, even got permits and still maintain the warranty. Common spare parts are already on hand. I even got certified for the gasses I am using in that price tag. 2 years, no issues, but I am good if there are problems., won't cost me much.

All HVAC scammers must hate you for all that information you providing to all of us .Thank you very much .George Z

Was able to walk in off the street and buy Durastar (Furgeson Plumbing’s Reem rebrand). Small gas furnace only, no AC for $900. The lowest quote we got here in Seattle to do the job was $8500. Thanks to your videos, I replaced it myself last summer!

My 3,200 sq ft home-built 2004: In 2009 I removed the 60,000 btu furnace and a 2-ton compressor. I installed a 100,000 btu high-efficiency furnace with a 5-tone heat pump. Because the original contractor was totally negligent I had to add 2 additional cold air returns, increase the return air trunk size, and increase the main distribution trunk size to accommodate the increased airflow. I paid an HVAC tech to charge the system. I immediately cut my monthly heating bill in half. The York equipment has performed well

Learned so much from this free video alone. I can only imagine how good the HVAC training videos are. Thanks so much!

Both of my AC units are Trane and I've very pleased with them. Yes, they were expensive, but they are quiet and very efficient. I live in central Florida, so they get a workout. Trane won't allow installers unless they approve them, which goes a long way to ensuring they are installed properly and reliably.

100% agree! a contractor you can trust, that has installed systems leak free and remain leak free for minimum of 5 years. I am in Memphis Tn and 25% of the work I do is fix the leaks that other contractors either create, leave in place or ignore. Its disturbing.

Most licensed and insured HVAC companies I know of will not install customer provided equipment. We did it one time, and the evaporator coil was no good. The manufacturer who made the equipment would not warranty the part, as a licensed contractor didn't purchase the system. The homeowner was forced to go through the website they ordered it from, and that took ages to get any resolution

About 4 years ago, my small HVAC Contractor replaced my existing 2 Goodman units. 2 new Goodman units. We put a package unit downstairs and a split 96% gas furnace with 16 seer AC. We increased the upstairs unit by a ton. All for $11,500. After it was installed, I decided to create a network with 3 zones. It was a fun project! I am saving tons with energy efficient units. We are empty nesters and it is great cranking up the AC. Our first set of Goodmans could have lasted another 3 years. I had them for 22 years. I had the money and decided to do under my terms. My son is in HVAC in another state and he talks about units lasting 10-12 years. The best thing to do is purchase a case of each filter size you use and set your phone to remind you every 90 days to change the filters. Wash the coils at the compressor with some dawn and a pump sprayer let it soak and was it gently. Before washing vacuum the leaves inside the compressor.. I totally agree dust is a killer of HVAC units. I also agree a good installer makes a huge difference! Especially the line sets. We use the existing one because it never leaked. One last thing, if you get it repaired stand and watch the tech. Some of these guys are thieves. If the tech wants you to see the salesman run! It’s a scam!

Luckily I have a good HVAC guy who genuinely cares to help people. I can tell you are the type who likes to help people as well. Thank you

Had a complete Payne system (furnace and AC) installed over 20 years ago. With regular maintenance, no issues whatsoever and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

A lot of companies won’t install what you buy. I ran into that with a mini split and ended up installing it myself. Check with an installer before you buy.

My son was quoted 48,000 thousand, I. Albuquerque NM. , to remove gas furnaces, install two new units with refrigeration. My son and I got it all done for 12,000

KISS. Goodman is "contractor" grade because it doesn't have all the bells and whistles. I put one in my mom's house with a basic 4 time 7 day thermostat. She runs it under time of use electric plan. It's been running perfectly for 17 years now. My neighbor bought dual Lennox units with all the bells and whistles, fancy thermostat, variable speed compressor, etc. Installed by the #1 company in our city. The A/C company has been out 7 times in 2 years so far.

A few yrs ago the house I bought had just installed a complete system, believe me EVERYTHING was replaced & contractor did a good turn-key job. It cost the owner totally $15,000. Having background in real estate ownership and maintenance, I can tell you that I could have saved about $7000 simply doing what this video recommends. I wholeheartedly recommend ANYONE who sees a need for new air conditionin to subscribe to this channel & learn the HVAC basics and hopefully more. Just like automotive knowledge and maintenance, a majority of our nation’s population knows virtually nothing about HVAC stuff. Knowledge is a powerful thing!

I already have the basic knowledge for repairing car AC. Recently bought a Goodman (Daikin made) mini split for the shop. Got new gauges for R410, adapter, flare tool, bender, micron gauge. Got everything connected and pulled vac for an hour, and we were in business. The information is out there and it’s free, thanks to great guys like these and their content.

All this info is amazing! I didn't know half the stuff he said and I am so greatful. HVAC guys are up charging so much its impossible to get units replaced.. I'm joining today!!!

So your point is: Don’t worry about the brand, focus on the install? I could not agree more. In upgrading the HVAC in my house, the hardest part was finding a “contractor” who was willing to do a professional job. Sadly, I was unable to find one willing to manage the entire job and wound up acting as a general contractor myself.  Let me explain: I was a fully licensed / bonded electrical contractor. I had partnered with several other trades, including an HVAC contractor. Our work was primarily light commercial. As such, I learned what a “proper” install was. I also had relationships that allowed me to call upon other trades as needed. For example, if I needed a slab poured I had someone to call; if I needed something fabricated, I had two sheet metal shops that would fabricate as needed.  To my amazement, NONE of the HVAC companies in my area had any means of providing a concrete slab for anchoring the unit or providing a protective cage. NONE of them were willing to get under the house to run the condensate drain (I guess they planned to dump the water into the crawl space). None had any interest in running the line set in the shortest, most direct manner, or supporting and protecting it in any way. Don’t get me going on their proposed “electrical” work. None were interested in pulling the necessary permit and inspection. Heck, none even checked the availability of the equipment I wanted. At the time, there were major “supply chain” issues. I eventually did half the work myself, bringing in a guy from two states over to make the connections and replace the ducts. What I had to do myself included: — Perform all calculations; — Purchase and provide ALL equipment; — Pour the slab; — Run the line set; — Wrap / protect the line set; — Construct the protective cage; — Run the drain line; — Replace the access door; and, — Provide the necessary electrical work.

We have a Goodman in our home for the last 5 years, zoned with 3 separate thermostats. Never a minutes trouble and always extremely cold in the summer. GREAT UNITS! Over 5000 sq feet with temp set at 72 the average electric bill runs around 225 a month.

I have always said..no matter the brand..as long as you get it installed properly.