Coleman Echelon Series Model HC8B 18 SEER Heat Pump Price

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Coleman has been around for decades and in the past few years has revamped their HVAC product lineup to produce high-quality, durable and highly rated products like the Coleman Echelon Series HC8B heat pump.  It offers 18 SEER cooling along with a 10.0 HSPF for heating which is one of the highest in the industry.  This Energy Star product is eligible for the energy tax credit and will lower heating and cooling bills by as much as 50% in many homes.  Michael in Summerlin, NV was attracted to the model for its energy efficiency and shares the Coleman Echelon Series Model HC8B 18 SEER heat pump price he paid in this HVAC prices post.

“In the last 5 years I’ve grown really tired of the high energy costs I’m paying.  The problem was that the inefficient 8 SEER heat pump I had wasn’t that old.  It needed a minor repair over the winter, and since it was 12 years old, that gave me my excuse to dump it in favor or a high efficiency model before the hot weather really hit.  In January I started gathering heat pump prices and data on models.  This site was extremely helpful as I researched brands.  When I was looking at brands 12 years ago I remember hearing things about Coleman that weren’t that flattering, but during this process read about how they were under new ownership and had really upgraded their units.  So I invited the Coleman dealer out, plus Lennox, Carrier, and American Standard dealers.

I really liked the Carrier Infinity series heat pump but to get the most efficiency out of it would have had to replace the air handler too, which isn’t in the budget for a couple years.  I liked the Coleman products too and was impressed with the dealer, so I chose the Coleman Echelon Series Model HC8B 18 SEER heat pump and signed a deal to have it installed.  The crew came as scheduled the following week and had the job done in 4-5 hours.  Here is the cost:

3 ton Coleman Echelon HC8B heat pump: $2,579

Installation: $2,000;  Total: $4,579

I’m not looking forward to the 100+ degree heat we’ll soon be having but I’m confident I’ll be saving a lot of money.  I’m running the A/C already and my cooling costs are down by 50%!  I should recoup my investment in 4-5 years.”

That unit is a definite energy miser 12 months a year!  And with a very good warranty, anyone concerned about the history of Coleman products can have the confidence they are upgraded, with the company standing behind them. Here are the key features of this top of the line heat pump from Coleman:

• Up to 18.0 SEER cooling; 10.0 HSPF heating.
• Tax Credit / Energy Start
• Upgraded high-tech compressor is efficient, durable and quiet.
• Uses environmentally safe R410-A refrigerant.
• WhisperDrive system uses a low-noise fan, isolated compressor compartment, rubber mounts and other design features to reduce operating sound levels.
• Easy access panel allows for quicker maintenance and repairs.
• Composite base pan won’t rust.
• Built-in defrost maintains peak operation.
• High and low pressure switches for system protection.
• Powder-painted steel cabinet with rounded edges for durability and safety.
• 10-year limited warranty on the compressor and all parts.  An extended warranty is available.  If the unit is installed as part a complete compatible system, the compressor warranty becomes a lifetime warranty.

Maximize your Savings with Quality Installation

When your goal is to maximize your energy savings then it is essential that your heat pump be correctly installed since improper installation can rob your system of efficiency as well as make it more prone to fail mechanically.  Hire a qualified contractor to install your Coleman Echelon Series Model HC8B 18 SEER heat pump and you’ll have the confidence you’re getting the efficiency you should, your unit will be backed by an outstanding warranty and you’ll enjoy cost-savings for years to come!