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Getting A New A/C Next Week. Probably a Carrier...Opinions?
Posted on 3/25/14 at 6:32 am
Posted on 3/25/14 at 6:32 am
Based on my research I've decided to get a Carrier 3 ton 13 Seer A/C. Does anyone here have a Carrier? Like it? Wish you'd gone with another system?
I ruled out Trane/American Standard b/c I was told they don't use a scroll compressor, which I was told was the best compressor.
I ruled out Rheem/Ruud b/c an Hvac tech told me their weird shaped coils are almost impossible to clean completely.
Amana and Goodman get horrible reviews almost everywhere.
May also consider Bryant as their made by Carrier.
Is my info wrong? I just want something reliable.
FYI: my electric bill last Aug never got above $100 with my 20+ year old unit that is likely a seer 9 or something. No reason for me to spend the extra money on seer 14 or higher just to save a few bucks a month (someone did the calculation and it would save like $5-$8 a month or less if I went higher seer.
I ruled out Trane/American Standard b/c I was told they don't use a scroll compressor, which I was told was the best compressor.
I ruled out Rheem/Ruud b/c an Hvac tech told me their weird shaped coils are almost impossible to clean completely.
Amana and Goodman get horrible reviews almost everywhere.
May also consider Bryant as their made by Carrier.
Is my info wrong? I just want something reliable.
FYI: my electric bill last Aug never got above $100 with my 20+ year old unit that is likely a seer 9 or something. No reason for me to spend the extra money on seer 14 or higher just to save a few bucks a month (someone did the calculation and it would save like $5-$8 a month or less if I went higher seer.
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Posted on 3/25/14 at 6:40 am to SirSaintly
Isn't Carrier the one that has/had the aluminum coils? Have they changed that? What about Lennox, I think Goodman is a lower end Lennox, most people I know use Lennox.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:37 am to QuietTiger
I think they are aluminum but I'm not sure. I'll have to check their site. From what I've been reading though, a lot of them are using aluminum coils now.
Will check into Lennox as well.
Will check into Lennox as well.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:44 am to SirSaintly
quote:
aluminum coils
makes them less inviting for copper thieves. Hopefully the thieves know that its alum and don't destroy a 3k condenser unit for 10$ of scrap aluminum.
might want to put up a sign.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 9:46 am to SirSaintly
Trane, American Standard or Carrier. Stay away from all that other junk.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 12:26 pm to rompus
I had actually settled on American Standard/Trane until a tech told me they use all aluminum coils and dont have scroll compressors. He also said they use rotolocks on the compressor, which rusts out. He was not a fan of Trane/American Standard at all and his company sells that brand.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 12:39 pm to SirSaintly
I did HVAC work for a few years. I'd never choose a Goodman. Ever.
Carrier makes excellent equipment, however, it's also incredibly expensive, and can be a nightmare when it's time to change out.
Trane will be about the same story, pricewise.
I was actually quite fond of Rheem and Comfort Maker, when I was doing that work. They're cheaper, aftermarket coils are readily available, and they're only hard to clean if you're lazy.
Carrier makes excellent equipment, however, it's also incredibly expensive, and can be a nightmare when it's time to change out.
Trane will be about the same story, pricewise.
I was actually quite fond of Rheem and Comfort Maker, when I was doing that work. They're cheaper, aftermarket coils are readily available, and they're only hard to clean if you're lazy.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 12:45 pm to wadewilson
I had Bryant in my old house an it was an absolutely terrible system. Something went out on them every single year we were there.
Now have Goodman. Might not be the greatest but haven't had any issue in the 5yrs we've been in the house (bought new). We do have a company come out an check them out twice a year though and check the filters (aprilaire whole house).
There are three of them and again, haven't had any issues on them yet.
Now have Goodman. Might not be the greatest but haven't had any issue in the 5yrs we've been in the house (bought new). We do have a company come out an check them out twice a year though and check the filters (aprilaire whole house).
There are three of them and again, haven't had any issues on them yet.
Posted on 3/25/14 at 12:54 pm to SirSaintly
1500 sf house I assume?
Do you even 3 bedroom, Bro?
Do you even 3 bedroom, Bro?
Posted on 3/25/14 at 6:07 pm to Sao
1591 bro and it has 3 bedrooms
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