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| NeedHelp21
 |  "Need Help with Changeout"
, posted Thu 24 Jan 17:37  
I need help. I currently have a 11 year old Rudd 2ton heat pump. It has a minor acoil leak and compressor makes aloud raket. Unit is running and cooling and heating good. I am currently getting quotes. So far I have got a couple and was wanting advice.
#1 Trane 2.5ton 13seer $3673 Standared
#2 Westinghouse 2.5ton 13 seer $ 3377 Standered
#3 Gibson 2.5ton 13Seer $2864 Standered
#4 Lennox 2.5ton HPX13 13 seer $3450
#5 Lennox 2.5ton XP13 14Seer $3950
#6 Bryant Standard 2.5ton 13 seer $3750
#7 Brant 14 seer $4280
All help will be very much appreciated
Dean
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| jbwstroker
| "Re(1):Need Help with Changeout" , posted Thu 24 Jan 19:49
Trane is one of the more reliable systems available (Rated #1 overall in the 2007 JD Power HVAC subcontractor survey). Lennox is very expensive to repair should a breakdown occur(huge mark-up on their OEM parts) and depending on the area you live in, finding replacement parts in a timely fashion could be an issue. A lot of techs I know simply hate working on Lennox systems; they're somewhat complicated for inexperienced service people; still others yet won't even work on a Lennox at all...they'll refer you elsewhere because they don't want the anticipated headache. Take into consideration what type of manufacturer's warranty comes with the system as well as available extended labor warranties and associated cost of these warranties. Most importantly, ANY system will not operate as designed if it is not installed properly, so WHO installs it is just as important as WHAT is installed. Check the contractor's references and ask for prior customer referrals. A poor installation job can result in even the best rated system to operate poorly. Lastly, I've heard of some performance issues with Bryant heat pump systems in our area (Colorado) from people in the industry who install their brand. Bryant is made by Carrier, which in recent years has NOT received good reviews from HVAC contractors. Gibson is not a brand that I'd recommend either. I don't think you can go wrong with Trane, so long as the installation job is done properly.
"If in doubt call a Pro.
Gas is highly flammable"!
Frosty
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