HVAC Buyers Guide in 2024 | What You Should Know 🔥❄️

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In this video we talk about HVAC Systems in 2024 and everything you need to know. If you're shopping for a heat pump, furnace, air conditioner or other HVAC systems, there is a lot to consider and a lot of new HVAC systems coming to the market in 2024. Whether you're considering a geothermal heat pump, an air to water heat pump, or a traditional Air Source Heat pump, in this video we cover what you need to know about HVAC systems in 2024. We cover things like the inflation reduction act and heat pump tax credits, as well as the tax credits available for geothermal heat pumps in 2024.

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[luckyrocks]

Here's my 2024 Update on this question: The most important thing about HVAC is getting a company who is going to do a professional job of the installation. Still be in business for the ten year warranty period after the install and have written warranties and guarantees for emergency service and satisfaction of the installation. You probably already guessed that this won't be the cheapest quote but instead will be one of the major brands which in my 21-years in the industry would mean; Carrier/Bryant, Rheem/Ruud, Trane/Am Standard, and Lennox. Nevermind Lennox told everybody to F-off during the covid era. The best companies usually install a major brand and seperate themselves with; Transitions with sheet metal not metal tape. Install non-proprietary Air-Filter systems-(that you can buy the media for at any hardware store instead of having to purchase from them). They braze the refrigerant lines instead of crimping or other even worse methods. (I don't trust plumbers who can't sweat-solder either). Good companies set new AC units on new leveled pads and replace the electrical disconnect and whip, replace the line-set whenever possible and pull a vacuum to 500 microns before adding the new refrigerant charge into the system. And so-on and so-forth. Those things are more important than brands, however, stay with a major brand if you can because cheap brands are usually installed by cheap companies that do not install with the procedures outlined above. Finally, this stuff is getting so ridiculously expensive and higher and higher efficiencies are being federally mandated that the equipment does not last near as long as older less efficient systems did, so look to basic value systems instead of high-end systems as you'll be looking at replacing them soon after the ten year part warranties expire. The cost to repair out of warranty parts is ridiculous unless you can do it yourself, so value over sales marketing and bells and whistles is the way to go and it's only going to get worse. I really enjoyed a call I ran yesterday where the customer was looking for an AC Only on top a 1960's era Low-Boy Rheem furnace with cast-iron burners, heat-exchanger and a belt-drive blower-motor with actual oil ports for the motor bearings. I unfortunately, had to shake my head and tell him we would have to replace the full system as the furnace was simply too old even though it was built much better than anything that would replace it today. They're not meant to last 30-40 years anymore they're meant to last as long as your refrigerator, about 10-years, or die as close to after the ten year part warranty expires as possible.

[Alex-gxmb]

What about the new refrigerants that are supposed to come out in 2024 /2025. Should I wait to buy a system that uses the new refrigerant? I am looking to replace an old system that still works not an emergency yet. It’s for a rental. I have an estimate for a electric 15 seer2 carrier heat pump for $6500 and a 15 seer 2 stage rheem for $7300 location in the south east.

[DaveDugdaleColorado]

Can you do a video on how much solar (just for the heat pump) perhaps with a battery would be required to power a Daikin Fit for a typical Denver home? I know this would be hard to estimate but it would make for an interesting video.

[richardsmith]

I had my Daikin Fit with heat pump installed 3 weeks ago and WOW !!!! The system is so quiet and keeps the home so comfortable. The air handler is almost silent and the outside unit is very quiet to the point that you have to stand next to it to hear it. I took the time to research and watched many videos including yours and it was worth it. The 12 year warranty is awesome and I also purchased a 12 year labor warranty which should offer no problems for many years. I also will have 2 maintenance / service calls per year to maintain it in top condition. I'm a happy camper in Florida and can't wait for warm weather to enjoy my Daikin. Keep up the great videos, Daikin Fit ROCKS !!

[s.j.]

A very good video on the overall aspects of an HVAC system. Since I am currently taking an HVAC course I can appreciate all the small details that I would be unaware of until I started this class. Seeing & actually working on these systems makes a tremendous difference in understanding how they work.

[timb]

Need some guidance. Building a Right Choice House in GA. Spray foam insulation, upgraded windows. The house is a ranch style with 2000sq ft main floor and additional 670sq ft over the garage and part of the house. This area will have 2 bedrooms and a full shared bath. House has a full walkout basement unfinished. Looking at HVAC. I would like to use inverter technology and have an air handler for the main floor in the basement using duct and some mini splits hanging on the walls in the bedrooms on the second floor. Because of the insulation we are thinking 3ton. Please advise!

[GOTTAMIKE]

A neighbor mentioned something about refrigerant lines have to be exposed for inspection and no longer to be installed in walls. Does this make sense?

[Honestandtruth]

80% System well and good enough by put the Thermostat Fan on Auto at all times Even in the Winter . It Costs less and Comfortable too and last longer than 90-96 % System 😅👍

[sharpenrightservicesllc]

Great information. We have an old R22 single stage AC with two systems one for upstairs and one for down. We are in Galveston county Texas and use a ton of electricity to keep our house barely cool. Been in the house 23 years and its time to upgrade to a more efficient system. Just starting our research.

[RobertSharon-vm]

In the Denver Metro Area, you mentioned furnace heat in addition to heat pumps for a few cold days. What are your thoughts on supplementing radiant heat with a heat pump?

[amandameyer]

Struggling on a decision. We're in KY see all 4 seasons to their peaks. Can get to 100 and get down to 0. We have a new build with an attached party barn. Total square footage 7, 000. We're being quoted 5 Bosch inverter systems (only 16 SEER). We only have access to propane so we leaned towards inverter systems with good insulation. I'm lost. Need less units with higher SEER systems like Daikin? Just trying to avoid insane electric bills. What's the point of 5 systems when you're probably paying just as much in electric at 16 SEER versus something else? Please help :)

[TheDeadheadable]

At my compony Amana is pushing us so much for the side discharge. There limiting our availability of regular condensers.

[bishoplin]

Great presentation! Really like how simply you explain the systems

[Powerstroke]

Hello, I live in Eastern NC where it doesn’t get particularly cold in the winter, but gets hot and quite humid during the summer. I currently have a 11 year old dual fuel (electric heat pump/propane backup) forced hot air all external heating/ ac system. It’s been nickel and diming me for the past couple of years. I was told that it was getting close to the end of its life expectancy and will probably need to be replaced soon. I wanted to know what’s new, reliable, and highly efficient (as I’m on a fixed retirement income) that might work to replace what I currently have. I’m quite home/building savvy, but HVAC is not my forté. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

[paulioshak]

Super helpful. Is it possible you could recommend a company in or meat Bend OR?

Or could I pay for the calculation - manual J etc. We are 3975' and on the east side of mountain range. Very similar to Denver (lived there long time ago) its 15%humidity except after a rain or wet snow. 9-11" of precipitation per year. I have to go west 40 miles and up to 6500' to the nearest ski slope

It rarely rains during the dry season apr- december

[anthonypalermo]

If I want to replace my heat pump, Do I have to replace my air handler also? My home is 100% electric W/Solar 15kwh system. My unit is from 2011.

[marienorrell]

I live in Fort Worth Texas. When I started calling around, asking about the Inflation Reduction Act and how I could take advantage of it, all I got was "I don't know". I watched all of your videos because they explained everything thoroughly. Everyone here is super resistant to switching to green alternatives of any kind. No matter who you call, local or state, all you will get is passive resistance. It is pretty frustrating to live in a state that is stuck in the civil war era for just about everything. It turns out that individual states have to apply to DOE for the IRA grants. Texas has not even applied. If you call the State Comptroller who is supposed to be administering the funds, they will hang up on you. I am a senior citizen so tax rebates are worthless to me. They are supposed to offer up to 100% for seniors and low income but nobody here knows how to get that. Do you? I found your website and phone number. I will call and ask.

[Yukonjackman]

We are in the west valley in Arizona 1500 sq house looking for a train but what model do you recommend ?

[GailTherrien]

I just bought a new 2024 double wide mobile home and it has a 96% energy efficient furnace. The problem which I didn't know at the time is that it is so efficient it lifts up our linoleum flooring all through our mobile home and creates large air pockets. I am not alone with this problem. Would you know why this would happen? And what can be done about it.... I should also mention that we were told to leave a window open a crack and this would help the situation... this doesn't work in -20 to -35 weather and that was the company's only solution

[pertybluestang]

Not seeing that video link for amperage draw?