We are thinking about replacing our A/C unit soon and want to know what are the best brands out there at the moment? I’ve researched a bit and found that Trane wasn’t well reviewed and you are just paying for the “name” I looked into Rheem and the reviews where quiet fair .. I mean not every product out there is 100% perfect that came around 80% there from what Ive read.. So if you know of another good brand I should look into, Please reply.

Answer:
Trane makes a quality product, but I do think they are a bit over priced. Rheem is a bit more reasonably priced and they are okay units. The company I work for is a Bryant factory dealer, so I have a lot of experience installing and servicing them. They make a quality product, and depending on which model you choose, can be kind of expensive, though not unreasonable. I am not going to say they never break. I do get some warranty calls on them. But you would get that with any brand because like you say, no one is 100% perfect. There are several models to choose from. From the legacy line you can get a basic 13 seer r-22 unit, all the way up to the Evolution series witch is up to a 20 seer 2 speed unit with puron (r-410a) refrigerant. If you are looking for a quality system but don’t want to spend as much as a Bryant costs, you cannot go wrong with Goodman. They are not as well known as Trane or Bryant because they don’t advertise as much so they are cheaper. I have found their new product line to be just as reliable as the name brands. In the past, Goodman made some crap, but now their equipment is manufactured by Amana. Since Amana started manufacturing their equipment, I have been really impressed with their products. I always offer it as a less expensive option to Bryant. Whichever brand you end up going with, get one with r-410a refrigerant (On Bryant equipment it is called Puron) and not r-22. R-22 is being phased out. Next year, no more equipment will be made that uses it and in 2020 they will stop making the refrigerant itself, and every year until then, production will be less and less, so the price is going to go up. So years down the road when you need to have the a/c re-charged and you need r-22, it will cost you an arm and a leg. The cost of r-410a is dropping dramatically. If you look at the websites I cited, you will be able to find dealers near you that can give you a quote. The best thing you can do is have a pro out to your home, evaluate it, and then they can help you decide what is the best choice for you. Good luck.

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