Carrier Performance Series Model 38HDR Compact Central Air Conditioner Price

• Posted in Air Conditioners, Carrier Air Conditioner
• on March 16, 2011
• 4 Comments.

Carrier is one of the few manufacturers that make a compact central air conditioner that fits more easily into tight spots around a home’s foundations.  The Carrier Performance Series Model 38HDR compact central air conditioner is a good choice where space is limited yet a fully-powered central air conditioner is desired. The Performance Series is the second-best series from Carrier.  This HVAC prices submission from Richard in Trenton, NJ offers a Carrier Performance Series Model 38HDR compact central air conditioner price as well as pointing out a good time to employ this unit.

“We just bought a townhouse that sits in a row with 5 others.  We’re in the middle.  The back yard is not very big at all and we want to add a deck and privacy fence shortly.  That didn’t leave much room for the air conditioner but I had read here about a compact unit made by another brand that I thought would work.  I contacted a local dealer who carries it, but frankly wasn’t impressed with the sales person, and when I researched the company I found they had a mediocre reputation.  There are other dealers around for that brand but while doing research I came across this Carrier unit and so called a local dealer that I was actually familiar with because they did work for my brother.

The owner of the company came over and he was great.  He answered all my questions about the unit and assured me it would be compatible with the gas furnace we have.  I signed him up and about a week later a 2-person crew installed the Carrier Performance 38HDR compact air conditioner.  It took them maybe 4 hours to do the job.  They tested it thoroughly and showed me how to program it, etc.

Our costs for the unit were as follows:

Carrier Performance 38HDR 2 ton compact central air conditioner: $1,459

Installation, $1700; Total: $3,159

Here are the features on this air conditioner according to the sales information:

• Up to 15 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.
• Energy Star air conditioner.
• Ultra compact footprint: Can be as close as 6 inches to a foundation – ours is 8 inches away.
• High pressure and low pressure switches protect the scroll compressor.
  
• Puron refrigerant is safe for the environment.
• Silencer System II uses multiple noise-reduction features to achieve quiet 66 db operation.
• WeatherArmor Ultra protection in the steel cabinet protects components.
• Filter dryer.
• 10-year parts limited warranty covers everything.  Must register it.

We haven’t used it much yet but we like it because it is quiet, doesn’t take up much space in our tiny yard and cools the house quickly.  It’s very narrow and takes up very little space.”

Thanks Richard.  That unit can even be installed on a deck or on the roof so it offers multiple options where space is tight.

Find the Right Installer for Better Results

Richard didn’t have confidence in the first dealer he interviewed about the work, so he moved on and found a qualified contractor he was comfortable with.  That’s a wise move since the quality of the installation is a huge part of the whole package.  A properly installed central air conditioner will run at peak efficiency and will give more durable service in the years ahead – whereas an improperly installed unit is more prone to failing or underperforming in terms of its efficiency.  When you are gathering central air conditioner prices, be sure to find a professional contractor that wins your confidence that they’ll do the job correctly.