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1 hour ago, revrnd said:

No mention of a model number on the quote.

I would question that. You need to know what model you are getting. There are different models. Builder, ECM motor, two stage with ECM motor, two stage variable speed ecm motor. All make a difference in price.  I myself would go with the G9MVE model. The 2 stage allows the furnace to run run at half rated output until full output is required to keep up with heatloss. And it also helps eliminate cold spots in house keeping the house at a more even temp. 

On October 5, 2016 at 11:05 PM, revrnd said:

Change of direction

 

Decided to go w/ a new propane furnace (replacing electric) & AC unit. All quotes include installing piping & removal of old equipment.

 

So far 3 quotes (taxes in)

 

KeepRite - $7232 

 

Lennox - $8978

 

Napoleon - $9548

 

I've noticed that several HVAC outfits in the Peterborough area carry KeepRite (including the Lennox dealer). I'm curious why the price for the KeepRite install is $1700 less than the Lennox quote. Is the KeepRite a "lower level" unit compared to the Lennox brand (Hercules or Kumho tires vs a Goodyear or Michelin). Or is the Lennox dealer padding his quote?

 

I wasn't really impressed w/ the Keeprite guy, older w/ many years in the business. Basically said that all brands of furnaces are made by 6 manufacturers & they all use the same components. IMO, he was taking a shot @ the other brands. The other 2 chaps stuck to their brand & didn't bad mouth competitive brands.

 

We've had a Lennox AC for 30 years & haven't had a problem w/ it. I'm leaning towards the Lennox. I've never heard of KeepRite & hate to have problems down the road. This whole HVAC thing is pretty much foreign to me. All I know is I'm leery of going cheap. I had a couple of problems w/ the oil furnace (made in the mid 70s) in my house. The way the blower fan motor was mounted internally it looked like it was cobbled together in someone's garage.

Keep Rite have been around since AC was invented. The are owned by ICP (international comfort products). I've been installing keeprite for over 30 years with barely a hicup. They are also inbed with Carrier. Make sure you are going for one of their higher end units. G9MVE or G9MXT. Both are 2 stage the VE has variable speed fan. They come with 10yr warrenty and lifetime on heat exchanger. One nice thing about KeepRite is the ease of getting parts, if required. The price seems fair especially if you are switching from oil. Also don't go for a model that starts with N that is builders quality and has cheaper components. As for AC if you go for the 13seer in combination you will get 14 to 15 seer. If you go for G4X6 it will give you 16 seer cooling. But it has a large foot print. Just my 10cents.