Let's talk about my home A/C unit! So fun!

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Ruud (by Rheem) 5 ton unit, 15 Seer, inside and outside units, installed $7215

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I just replace mine in a rental unit (a 4 ton Ruud) and it was $4200 installed and included the ducts being cleaned and a new slab for the outside unit.

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What says the OT a/c experts?

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First question, how long do you intend to stay in this home?

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I just replace mine in a rental unit (a 4 ton Ruud) and it was $4200 installed and included the ducts being cleaned and a new slab for the outside unit.

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what was the seer on your 4 ton?

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m going to need square footage of your home and ceiling heights in order to give you what you seek.

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You need to know how long he intends to stay where he is.

Spending top dollar on good equipment only makes sense if you plan on staying there awhile.

how bad a leak?
they have made huge strides in leak seal technology in the last few years.
There is this stuff that seals like magic, it comes in a syringe.

Let me try to answer your questions:

I have no plans to move any time soon. So, ten years or so, I'd guess.

The house is 4000 square feet. Have 3 units. The problem one is a 5 ton. Not sure of the exact square footage of the coverage of that unit, but its the living room, foyer, keeping room, breakfast, kitchen, dining, utility, one bath and one bedroom. 12 foot ceilings in this area. The 5 ton unit has seemed about right.

ETA: If you think it's critical, I can measure the sq footage.

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I have no plans to move any time soon. So, ten years or so, I'd guess

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If you are staying 10 years then invest in the 15 SEER, and I would go with the Trane.

5 ton unit with high ceilings like that should cover 2000 square feet with decent insulation, and not a lot of windows or a lot of Sun.

I heard that Trane lost their advantage over other makes when they converted to the Scroll compressors like most of the others. True or not so true?

Trane's have worked very well for me and I've put them in my last two homes. They are rugged and reliable and parts are readily available. I've had no compressor issues.

Wow... look up Ruud, and there's nine different "Series"... of course, none of those details given on a verbal quote. Just the brand name, Seer number and "5 Ton".