Need New AC for Home

[topwater blowup]

I am in the hunt for a new AC.

confused:Who on the screen or in the Spring, Woodlands area would you recommend.

What is the best unit on the market today?

[Feathershredder]

AC

Williams Air and Heat 281-723-4923 Jared Williams. They just installed an Trane XR17 and Trane XV80 furnace in my house last year! great pricing and great work!

[SFAbowhunter]

American Standard

[WItoTX]

Always had good luck with Abacus. They cost more, more you know you're getting quality.

[Chitchyaoutdoor]

I am in the HVAC business in Dallas but when my parents needed there system replaced in Houston they used Air Care Southeast (713)-488-7667, they did a really good job and the pricing was in the ball park.

[Chad74]

I'm by no means an expert, but I replaced both my outside units and inside units a couple months ago. From the research and questions I asked, I found out that the components on the inside of most units (doesn't matter which brand) are all made by 1 or 2 companies. So brand name doesn't mean much. It is what company is going to give you the best service during and after the sell.

[topwater blowup]

Thanks for the feedback really appreciate it.

[Chitchyaoutdoor]

biggest problem we see is bad installs, if there are any type of air restrictions or short on return / supply air it will basically cause the unit to work harder.

[topwater blowup]

I believe this is what happened to my house. The system is not balanced. One room is colder than the other ect.

[CrookedArrow]

I'm by no means an expert, but I replaced both my outside units and inside units a couple months ago. From the research and questions I asked, I found out that the components on the inside of most units (doesn't matter which brand) are all made by 1 or 2 companies. So brand name doesn't mean much. It is what company is going to give you the best service during and after the sell.

So who makes them? Just curious

[caa4612]

Used Morrow Mechanical a few years ago for our new AC. I don’t think they were the cheapest but excellent service.


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[Froggy]

Trane's suck

I've had bad luck with my Trane Unit. Had my complete system replaced in 2010. I'm on my 5th. coil.

Two coils failed (leaked) within 2 months. I could have almost bought a new unit with what I've spent on repairs.

If you buy a Trane, be sure and purchase the extended labor and parts warranty from your installer.

[silencer2011]

Just make sure that nobody tries to sell you a "good deal" R22 unit. R22 is being phased out, and the refrigerant is expensive. I have been seeing a lot of pull-out R22 units for stupid cheap prices just waiting on the un-informed people to buy.

[bowhntrmatt]

I design/sell residential HVAC for a living, but not in your area.
Things to look for:

Company does manual j load calculation to properly size system
Company ensures supply/return duct capacity are sized by ACCA standards.
Filtration system is designed to handle airflow of the system. We often see restrictive filters. I like ones made by IQ air or Aprilaire.
10 year parts and labor warranty or longer. Parts only warranties are worthless.
A company that employs NATE certified installers and techs.

A properly sized, properly installed system is way more important than anything, including brand and cheap price.

[bowhntrmatt]

So who makes them? Just curious

Copeland makes compressors for most brands
GE makes motors for most brands
Honeywell makes controls in lots of brands