New Home A/C Rec

[Skyy God]

So, this week my old ass, freon A/C stopped lowering the temp at all. Even before this week, humidity had been running in the 70-75% range. I refilled the coolant late last summer (after cutting the line), so I doubt it's a refrigerant issue. And my utility is offering a $400 energy efficiency credit.

So, any recs on a new A/C brand? Per Consumer Reports, American Std, Rheem, and Trane are the most reliable. House is 1625 sq. ft., so I think 2.5 tons is the right size.

[KevB]

I'm in the market for a new HVAC system. Trying to coax current system through this summer, but new unit is inevitable. Guy we use gave us a quote for ~$5K. He uses Goodman, which as this thread states, has both positive and negative reviews online. I'm in the KC area, curious to hear if anyone else has experience buying a new unit?

[scho63]

Originally Posted by KevB

I'm in the market for a new HVAC system. Trying to coax current system through this summer, but new unit is inevitable. Guy we use gave us a quote for ~$5K. He uses Goodman, which as this thread states, has both positive and negative reviews online. I'm in the KC area, curious to hear if anyone else has experience buying a new unit?

https://www.furnacecompare.com/air-c...ed-series.html

FWIW

[Bugeater]

The installer is more important than the brand.

[2112]

I just bought a new furnace and ac unit last year. The old one was 1/2 ton and had a v coil. The new one is 1/4 ton with an N coil and it kicks ass and has drastically lowered my electric bill. It's a carrier.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by D2112

I just bought a new furnace and ac unit last year. The old one was 1/2 ton and had a v coil. The new one is 1/4 ton with an N coil and it kicks ass and has drastically lowered my electric bill. It's a carrier.

So you had a 6,000 btu unit and just bought a 3,000 btu unit.........I am guessing your place is about a 12x12 that is well insulated.

[Chief Roundup]

Originally Posted by Baconeater

The installer is more important than the brand.

This is true in a lot of ways. There is also the differences in quality of parts such as motors, capacitors, solid state boards, etc. Not to mention thinner insulation and metal in the cabinets that are just louder. Goodman is a cheap unit for a reason.

[digger]

Originally Posted by KevB

I'm in the market for a new HVAC system. Trying to coax current system through this summer, but new unit is inevitable. Guy we use gave us a quote for ~$5K. He uses Goodman, which as this thread states, has both positive and negative reviews online. I'm in the KC area, curious to hear if anyone else has experience buying a new unit?

http://www.patriotheatingandac.com/

[2112]

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup

So you had a 6,000 btu unit and just bought a 3,000 btu unit.........I am guessing your place is about a 12x12 that is well insulated.

Oooooops I meant 2 1/2 ton 16 seer with n coil. I think the previous one was 2 3/4 ton with v coil.