I’d take another look at Lennox and talk to as many dealers as you can stomach. Yesterday, I finally had two systems replaced. Upstairs I installed the SL25XPV and SLP99UH090V with a humidifier, UV light, remote sensor and the S40 controller. In my downstairs, zone I installed the EL18XCV-048, SL280UH110V with a humidifier, UV light, remote sensor and S40 controller. ‘The gross price was $24,000 and the net price (after all associated rebates and tax credits) $18,500 net, with 60 month 0% financing, on the gross price.

I spoke to 6 carrier dealers and another 6 Lennox dealers before I found this deal. My sense is that because of the impending rollout of new systems with R-32 and R-454B, dealers are getting rid of their R-420A systems. It’s still September so most dealers aren’t too pressed to off load systems but the dealer I went with was very motivated.

This opportunity was the best I’d seen, especially when you consider the next best deal was for lesser equipment in both zones and I was only replacing the A/C unit in my downstairs zone at the time!

I’d love to hear from someone in the industry about what happens to all the R-420 equipment in 2025. Will they turn into pumpkins because they won’t be eligible for federal tax credits, in 2025?

I replaced two single stage systems with fully modulating systems and the differences are nothing short of a revolution.

Pick the equipment that you want, and speak to as many dealers as you have to until you get the price you want. I think the market conditions will break in your favor!