Carrier Smart Thermostat

“We just replaced our 16 year old 2.5 ton unit because the coil went out and would be $2k to fix. It was a little overwhelming deciding what to do because time was not on our side. I also talked to a retired HVAC friend who admittedly didn’t know much about the latest and greatest units but reassured me that replacing was the best option. They gave us a choice of 2 different units that would fit (attic space) and we agonized a bit over a 19 SEER Bosch (tax credit eligible) or a 15 SEER Trane (not tax credit eligible). In the end we chose the old school Trane bc my brother in law advised that the Bosch has an inverter system that is “nice until it’s not.” I also did extensive searching on Reddit and HVAC forums for reviews and came to the same conclusion. My advice is to get estimates from several companies now, before you are left without a reliable heat source for 2 weeks in winter (hi!). Ideally I would have liked to compare other brands like Carrier that another local company sells, but time was not on our side. I would expect an estimate to be somewhere between 13-18k, or maybe less bc your unit is smaller than mine. Research the exact models they quote. I’m not sure if the tax credits expire this year because of the Big Beautiful Bill. But at least you will have a range and can plan your finances accordingly. As far as finding a reputable company, go on Facebook and ask. Search your local community groups and check google reviews.”