Do It Yourself (DIY) | Eastern Shore

Apr

Filed Under (Do It Yourself (DIY)) by eastern

wormterp asked:

My house was built in 1984 and the AC/heating unit has broken for good so I need a new one. The old unit is a 24000 BTU unit with no SEER rating, because it’s so old. Everyone I have talked to says replace the heat pump, central air, air handler, dehumidifier, etc. all at once.
I live on the Eastern Shore of MD, for climate reference.
My home was built in 1984 it is a split foryer that is 1600 sq ft. All of the windows and doors are original.

Could someone please give me some advice on;
1. How big should the new unit be (tons)?
2. What SEER rating I should get, value to cost ratio? I’m trying to save money here.
3. If I can install it myself ? I have an electrician friend and a plumber friend at my disposal.
4. About how much the whole system will cost? (Ballpark) I need to save up for it.

I guess I am luck that the old one lasted as long as it did
Any help is greatly appreciated.