re: Ruud vs Carrier AC units

Just so you know, 32 years working in this field, some units have their differences but to be honest as long as you do correct preventative maintenance from a reliable contractor or a senior level technician who does his due diligence and you change the filters once a month you’re good. Brands that will go the distance are Goodman, Trane, Carrier, Lennox, American Standard. A Goodman unit is like a good old workhorse it will keep working as long as you keep your condenser clean, filter change and periodically have it checked it will last years upon years. Good Luck,
Get a Goodman and save your money