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Ruud vs Carrier AC units
Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:09 pm
Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:09 pm
It's that time for me, fellas. My AC hourglass is finally empty and the company wants to install either a Ruud or a Carrier for me. Both are decently within expectation (~10-12k) for a 4 ton unit. I'm doing some googling but what can y'all tell me about them? I'd imagine Carrier is the better of the two brands but I know nothing about this. Please advise 
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Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:16 pm to TDsngumbo
I've always heard great things about Carrier. Last year someone posted a graph with all the big brand's customer satisfaction, and I believe Carrier was at the top or close to it.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 2:56 pm to TDsngumbo
the main differences will be appearance and quietness. You might look at photos and see if one is easier to clean than the other. Sometimes, newer units have what I'd call a shielding panel that sits outside of the coil to protect it. Great for protecting the coil but PITA when it comes time to clean the coil.
Other than maintenance, I'd suggest choosing based on this:
1) Which one does your installer get parts for quicker? When it is 100F outside, you wont care much about your system other than how quick your guy can repair it.
2) which one is quieter?
Both are good brands but it is likely the carrier is a bit more efficient if that matters. Ruud typically tends to have underwhelming EER figures despite good SEER ratings.
Other than maintenance, I'd suggest choosing based on this:
1) Which one does your installer get parts for quicker? When it is 100F outside, you wont care much about your system other than how quick your guy can repair it.
2) which one is quieter?
Both are good brands but it is likely the carrier is a bit more efficient if that matters. Ruud typically tends to have underwhelming EER figures despite good SEER ratings.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 3:25 pm to TDsngumbo
3 carrier units on my house. They have been great so far (knock on wood).
Posted on 5/7/24 at 3:39 pm to TDsngumbo
Ruud is the best bang for your buck. Carrier evaporator coils leak prematurely. Have had no issues with Ruud in over 10 years.
Posted on 5/7/24 at 10:31 pm to TDsngumbo
Here is the chart that was mentioned.
My experience when I had a replacement quoted was that Carrier was overpriced. But that may have been the company who quoted me.
My experience when I had a replacement quoted was that Carrier was overpriced. But that may have been the company who quoted me.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 12:33 am to TDsngumbo
American Standard if you can get it. I've had good luck with Ruud over the years.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 9:33 am to TDsngumbo
We have 2 Carrier Infinity systems on our 3700 sq ft house. I really like the units, cools down to whatever temp I want in a living room with giant cathedral ceiling in the hottest months and run stages efficiently.
My only issue is they are pretty complicated systems and expensive repairs so far. Control board went out on 1 outside unit, $2k part. Blower fan replaced on other, $1800.
A lot of communication between inside/outside units rather than just hit a temp and run. I'd buy Carrier again but simpler systems.
My only issue is they are pretty complicated systems and expensive repairs so far. Control board went out on 1 outside unit, $2k part. Blower fan replaced on other, $1800.
A lot of communication between inside/outside units rather than just hit a temp and run. I'd buy Carrier again but simpler systems.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 2:29 pm to TDsngumbo
quote:
~10-12k) for a 4 ton unit.
Damn. I got a 5 ton Ruud installled for $6500 out the door about 5 years ago. (inside and outside units) Inflation is a bitch.
Posted on 5/8/24 at 11:56 pm to TDsngumbo
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
Get a Goodman and save your money
Posted on 5/11/24 at 1:43 pm to TDsngumbo
Get the cheapest one that matches the heating/cooling you need.
Don't go for variable speed blowers and all the other higher end stuff. As told by a previous poster, replacing variable speed fans is very expensive.
There are only 3 or 4 compressor manufacturers in the US and only one or two control board manufacturers so it's really down to the quality of service you get from the installer.
Don't go for variable speed blowers and all the other higher end stuff. As told by a previous poster, replacing variable speed fans is very expensive.
There are only 3 or 4 compressor manufacturers in the US and only one or two control board manufacturers so it's really down to the quality of service you get from the installer.
Posted on 5/12/24 at 4:53 am to TDsngumbo
Ruud is basically a Rheem with a different name.
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