Carrier vs Rheem vs Trane
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Comments (6)The XL15i is Trane's highest efficiency single stage system and a very nice unit overall. In your case, for a new build, your primary focuses should be proper equipment/ductwork sizing and a quality installation. A properly designed system with good ductwork will help ensure year-round comfort. A 2-stage, variable speed system is an upgrade. The 2-stage system will provide better comfort throughout the home with longer runtimes (hence the need for a properly sized system, single or 2-stage) and therefore more dehumidification. I recommend a variable speed indoor air handler regardless of whether you choose the XL15i, XL16i or XL20i heat pumps (or other). While their summer dehumidification benefits may not be as important to you, one of the main advantages is the blower's ability to maintain a constant cfm (airflow) across varying duct conditions. This means that if the ductwork is less than adequately designed, or if your filter gets dirty and total system pressure drop increases, your airflow won't decrease and the motor will work harder (increase rpm) to meet the required airflow (up to a point, typically 1" external static pressure). This protects the equipment and maximizes performance and efficiency. I would first get a full load calculation (Manual J) to determine equipment sizing, followed by proper ductwork sizing (Manual J). Once you know where you stand, you can make a better decision on equipment selection. If you cover the right bases in terms of system design and installation, you should be comfortable regardless of which type of outdoor unit you choose to install. The XL16i Trane typically runs around 75% capacity on low stage, whereas the XL20i typically runs around 50% capacity on low stage for a greater split. If you decide on a 2-stage system I would look strongly at the XL20i (the system I chose my for home). The dual compressors are outstanding for part-load conditions, dehumidification, and more even temperatures throughout the home....See Morethermo pride vs rheem vs amana vs goodman vs carrier
Comments (10)Thanks, Mike. That gave me some good questions to ask. I called Thermo Pride, and the CHX1-75 is rated 95% and qualifies for the credit. The company installing it would be the same one who installed our current oil furnace, and one of the other vendors looked at the install and said it looked good (he was trying to say how he would do better, but he had to stop and say well, they actually did a pretty good job here...)We always had very good, prompt service from this company for our previous furnace, which was ancient. I don't think we ever had a service call on the Thermo Pride except the annual maintenance visits. The other two companies are very reputable, long established family businesses. No one showed me a calculation for the size offered. They all based it on sq ft, and they all knew what furnace I currently have. It was interesting that the Carrier was only 60K but the others were 70-75K. We heat with electric now, but when that dies, we'll replace with a gas hot water heater, unless the on-demand ones come down in price by then. The money we save for three years or so will pay for the new furnace....See MoreRheem vs Trane
Comments (4)Townhouse is 2 stories and approx 1300 sqf I believe the current AC is 2 tons... everyone that has looked at it wants to upgrade to 2.5 tons (even PSE&G). I believe the current furnace is 66k. I think the Rheem furnace only comes in 50k and 75k... going with 55k would be less than I have now.. so that would account for the 20% difference. The 2nd floor of the townhouse tends to get very hot in relation to the 1st floor. I'm thinking the 2-stage would help with that problem... that's why I choose it over the High eff blower. Thanks...See MoreTrane vs. Rheem
Comments (7)What is a builder model furnace? One with less features and less warranty. While the Tranewashed would say they don't make a builder 90, what is the XB90 then? One of the few furnaces on the market with the old silicon carbide ignitor... vs SiNi on the XR90 and almost everything else 20 year heat exchanger warranty vs lifetime on the XR90 and most other 90s. And some 90s will even give you a new furnace if the heat exchangers fails. So, yes, the XB90 qualifies as a builder model. Until recently, you couldn't even run an intake pipe to it. Even with VS, can be hard to get 14 with a "14 SEER" A-S/Trane A/C. My co-worker tried the other day with an A-S Allegiance 14 and A-S version of XV80. In this size A/C and furnace, can't do it. Goodman can with just a coil match!...See More- 12 years ago
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