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re: Stout and Co.: what’s the most well-rounded AC units to install?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 4:55 pm to CharlesLSU
Posted on 4/2/22 at 4:55 pm to CharlesLSU
We are brand independent but prefer Ruud/rheem when possible. They are the Honda/Toyota of air conditioners. Mid range in cost and parts are easily accessible.
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Posted on 4/2/22 at 5:46 pm to FishinTygah84
I’m abt to go with Daikin bc of the 12yr parts and labor.
Anybody have any experience with them?
Anybody have any experience with them?
Posted on 4/2/22 at 5:49 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
so is ammonia
Posted on 4/2/22 at 7:46 pm to CharlesLSU
Trane and American Standard are the exact same brand. Only difference is aesthetics, and trane offers a larger product line.
I recommend a variable speed unit. It is great at keeping a constant temperature and addresses humidity. I convinced my mother to get one and she is amazed by the difference, plus her electric bill is less than half of what she used to pay.
I have had an American Standard for the past 12 years and like it. The issue I have had is the blower motor.
If I was not getting AS or Trane, I would go with Amana or Rheem. Daikin sunk a boatload of money into Amana technology and infrastructure in Texas.
I recommend a variable speed unit. It is great at keeping a constant temperature and addresses humidity. I convinced my mother to get one and she is amazed by the difference, plus her electric bill is less than half of what she used to pay.
I have had an American Standard for the past 12 years and like it. The issue I have had is the blower motor.
If I was not getting AS or Trane, I would go with Amana or Rheem. Daikin sunk a boatload of money into Amana technology and infrastructure in Texas.
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 7:47 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 8:49 pm to CharlesLSU
I believe most experienced HVAC techs will tell you the quality and attention to detail of the HVAC install is more far more important than the brand name of the equipment - shop your HVAC installer carefully.
You are going to have to budget more than $11K for 2 HVAC units.
You are going to have to budget more than $11K for 2 HVAC units.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 8:54 pm to keakar
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try again, its averaging $2k per ton so
2.5 ton = $5k
Just had a 2.5 ton Heil put in 4800 bucks.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 8:55 pm to CharlesLSU
Airtech installed a Trane for me last year. Been a nice unit, lowered elec bill quite a bit and the one issue we had they knocked out in no time.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 8:58 pm to stout
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have always used Goodman and had the least amount of issues with them
My house has a Goodman on it and I agree. I'm waiting for it to blow up but it's been pretty darn steady
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 8:59 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:04 pm to CrawDude
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I believe most experienced HVAC techs will tell you the quality and attention to detail of the HVAC install is more far more important than the brand name of the equipment - shop your HVAC installer carefully.
This. What won me over about my install is that the actual owner comes out and inspects every singe install. I balked at this, until the owner was the one that showed up for my quote, showed up to supervise the install, and showed up a week later to check on everything. Dude crawled under the house and took extensive pictures. And he runs an HVAC company that services all of the Midlands and Low Country here in SC.
ETA: Company is Cool Care for you SC baws. Can't recommend them enough.
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 9:06 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:10 pm to stout
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You can pay for the higher-end well-known names but honestly, I have always used Goodman and had the least amount of issues with them.
Goodman would be my call as well. The price "per" SEER is one of the best on the market. Additionally, they are either still made or at least assembled in Houston so the ease of getting parts/service is a plus.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:15 pm to Kevin TheRant
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I’m abt to go with Daikin bc of the 12yr parts and labor
I believe Daikin, Goodman, and Amana are all the same company/parent company.
I have a Daikin mini-split in a finished garage/office. Never had any issues, and I love the humidity removal function. I didn't know they made traditional duct HVAC as well.
Posted on 4/2/22 at 9:16 pm to Wally Sparks
quote:I still have two Rheem working since 1992. Had to replace the third one two years ago. While I have replaced a few parts over the years I not gonna replace till the compressor goes out. I have replaced all three evap cores over the last 5 years.
Rheem
This post was edited on 4/2/22 at 9:17 pm
Posted on 4/2/22 at 11:06 pm to Saskwatch
Same on the Goodman, it just works and when it doesn't it's the capacitor and my 9 year old can replace that. But I don't let him because 440 or something.
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