re: Ruud vs Carrier AC units

Who knows really. I just replaced mine with Bryant (made by carrier). Replaced a rheem (same as Rudd) that has broken at least twice a year since it was initially installed12 years ago. Once the compressor went out for the second time in two years, I just bit the bullet and changed it out. I was so disgusted with my unit I wanted a different brand even though that is probably not rational. I actually elected a carrier but it was a two day delay in getting it and my wife had a party at the house on Saturday and I had to have a unit. The carrier rep assured me that the Bryant which was in stock locally had the exact components as the carrier. I don’t know if that is correct. I will say the unit is so quiet you can’t even hear it running. It’s full variable so that probably makes it quieter. It has full replacement 10 year warranty. Cost is ridiculous but not as ridiculous as early May humidity.