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HVAC guys...what is considered to be the best AC units for residential use nowadays?
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:25 pm
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:25 pm
May have to end up replacing my home unit soon and looking for recommendations for which brands would be the best, weighing cost vs efficiency? Basically which brands will give you the best bang for your buck without spending a fortune? TIA
ETA: Also, don't know if it matters, but my units are electric, not gas.
ETA: Also, don't know if it matters, but my units are electric, not gas.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 1:31 pm
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Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:25 pm to LSUperior
I'm a huge fan of Carrier.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:25 pm to LSUperior
And to piggy back to the same crowd: Firebird or Camaro?
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:26 pm to LSUperior
I went with carrier.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:28 pm to PearlJam
what is the sweet spot?
gas heat, electric ac? i fricking hate heat pumps.
worth it to buy higher SEER ratings?
wtf with UV lights to zap dust?
built-in whole home humidifier/dehumidier?
is that a bunch of hocus pocus? i'm curious as well as i'm considering replacing my aging unit thats 30 years old with something more modern.
gas heat, electric ac? i fricking hate heat pumps.
worth it to buy higher SEER ratings?
wtf with UV lights to zap dust?
built-in whole home humidifier/dehumidier?
is that a bunch of hocus pocus? i'm curious as well as i'm considering replacing my aging unit thats 30 years old with something more modern.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 1:29 pm
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:28 pm to PearlJam
Is Trane any good? Does Carrier carry a better warranty than others?
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:30 pm to LSUperior
I bought my system online and installed it myself with the help of a friend and had a certified tech come in and braze my fittings,pull the system down and verify everything was working ok.
BTW, most new condensing units do not come pre charged with Freon.
LINK
BTW, most new condensing units do not come pre charged with Freon.
LINK
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:31 pm to LSUperior
Lennox, trane, carrier.
For the most part all of their warranties are basically the same.
For the most part all of their warranties are basically the same.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:38 pm to LSUperior
I would NOT go with Trane.
Every time I get the annual checkup for either the heater or the AC there's something wrong with it.
Every time I get the annual checkup for either the heater or the AC there's something wrong with it.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:39 pm to meauxjeaux2
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meauxjeaux2
this is the ultimate DIY. i was quoted 7K for a new 3ton 'all in one' system. looks like there is about 50% profit/install cost rolled into that.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:46 pm to meauxjeaux2
What was your total out of pocket cost?
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:46 pm to CAD703X
quote:
this is the ultimate DIY. i was quoted 7K for a new 3ton 'all in one' system. looks like there is about 50% profit/install cost rolled into that.
It's very easy to do. Turn on your old ac system,close the high side line and let the suction line suck in all the freon into the compressor then shut it off and close the port. Cut lines with tubing cutter and seal off with caps.
Take out old units install new ones and call in a certified tech to braze the lines and pull the vacuum on the system and charge it.
I paid $2300 with free shipping on my complete syste mand paid a tech $175 to braze the lines and charge. Additional $45 for the freon. 410 freon is very cheap
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 1:47 pm
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:48 pm to LSUperior
I'll get slammed but since Daikin bought Goodman the QC has been fantastic and is actually a very solid hvac unit.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 1:50 pm to ItNeverRains
quote:what you say is true so nobody is going to slam you.
I'll get slammed but since Daikin bought Goodman the QC has been fantastic and is actually a very solid hvac unit.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:00 pm to LSUperior
I like Lennox and American Standard. Have had bad experience with Carrier in past, but heard they are getting better.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:02 pm to LSUperior
Trane and Rheem are what I would buy. I have worked on them for 20 yrs and these 2 are in a class of their own.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:03 pm to meauxjeaux2
quote:
410 freon is very cheap
i only had 3lbs left in my 10lb system and it ran me $500 for the freon charge since its the 'banned freon' from the 80s
i cant keep paying that kind of money for a little gas. its retarded.
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:03 pm to CAD703X
quote:that would be R22
i only had 3lbs left in my 10lb system and it ran me $500 for the freon charge since its the 'banned freon' from the 80s
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:04 pm to LSUperior
Bought a 1 year old house that came with Rheem units. Ive heard they suck but hopefully not. (I did have a coil replaced already but thankfully it was under warranty). Outside of warranty I think that's a $1600-2k arse bath.
quote:I'm very glad to read this...
Trane and Rheem are what I would buy. I have worked on them for 20 yrs and these 2 are in a class of their own.
This post was edited on 5/24/17 at 2:07 pm
Posted on 5/24/17 at 2:04 pm to ItNeverRains
quote:
I'll get slammed but since Daikin bought Goodman the QC has been fantastic and is actually a very solid hvac unit.
i was just reading around on this and it seems most of the goodman hate comes from poor installs related to the fact goodman will let anyone buy their units vs carrier, etc who require certified installers.
in other words, the units aren't at fault as much as who put it in.
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