Hello, Experts.
I'm in charge of building a new house while my husband is in Afganistan. I'm making all the decisions on appliances, including doing the necessary research for reliability and quality. I don't even know where to begin with HVAC system. I know nothing, zero, zilch. Since you all are best informed of what works best and what breaks down often, could you suggest your preferred HVAC for the following situation -- and point out some issues I may want to consider? I can then use that as the basis for my research.
Mid-state, rural, SC home near GA border, 2,900 sq. ft., 1 level, 3 full bathrooms, looong rectangular floorplan with master bed/bath (his and her bathrooms) and washer/dryer at one end of the house. The other end of the house has the kitchen, husband's man-room and guest bed/bathroom. We will probably need a two-zone system, since the house is very long. We're on SCE&G electric and will have propane tank for cooking and whatever else we select to run off propane gas. We will have an emergency generator for backup power.
We're using well water, if that matters to anyone.
I've spoken to a lot of people who say they now regret not installing a "high quality" system, such as Trane. I'll take this as good advice and am willing to invest a little extra in our HVAC and postpone our landscaping or something. Budget is definitely an issue, but so is low-maintenance HVAC.
I appreciate your time and input.
Dee
I'm in charge of building a new house while my husband is in Afganistan. I'm making all the decisions on appliances, including doing the necessary research for reliability and quality. I don't even know where to begin with HVAC system. I know nothing, zero, zilch. Since you all are best informed of what works best and what breaks down often, could you suggest your preferred HVAC for the following situation -- and point out some issues I may want to consider? I can then use that as the basis for my research.
Mid-state, rural, SC home near GA border, 2,900 sq. ft., 1 level, 3 full bathrooms, looong rectangular floorplan with master bed/bath (his and her bathrooms) and washer/dryer at one end of the house. The other end of the house has the kitchen, husband's man-room and guest bed/bathroom. We will probably need a two-zone system, since the house is very long. We're on SCE&G electric and will have propane tank for cooking and whatever else we select to run off propane gas. We will have an emergency generator for backup power.
We're using well water, if that matters to anyone.
I've spoken to a lot of people who say they now regret not installing a "high quality" system, such as Trane. I'll take this as good advice and am willing to invest a little extra in our HVAC and postpone our landscaping or something. Budget is definitely an issue, but so is low-maintenance HVAC.
I appreciate your time and input.
Dee