Carrier ?

[calif phil]

A few months ago I received an estimate for a new HVAC system from a trusted local contractor, for my commercial building. I asked if they have spring specials and they said sometimes and that they would contact me if there is a sale. I got an email that there is a $138 rebate. Not much, but I am about ready to pull the trigger. I asked if it would save me money if I removed the old furnace and they said, yes it would save $270 in labor. I thought that was worth my time so I asked them to revise the estimate with those two discounts.

I get the revised estimate and the $138 discount is for substituting a Goodman unit for the original Carrier that was quoted. Are they one in the same?
Carrier 3 ton 13 seer 410A is the original unit.
Should I stick with the Carrier unit?

Thanks, Phil

 

[99LeCouch]

The installation and setup matter more than brand. A perfect installation on a mediocre unit will work better and last longer than a poor installation on a top end unit.

 

[calif phil]

That’s very true and I trust this company. I was just wondering if the carrier name is worth the $138 extra or if it’s the same unit.


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[Jim greengo]

There's a lot more than $138.00 savings on his end for the materials.

 

[bazar01]

Is the Carrier unit giving you problems? How old is the unit. R410A is new refrigerant.

$138 is worth it to go with Carrier.

 

[Slowgsr]

I would pay $138 extra for the carrier

 

[LS6 Tommy]

410a is already on the way out. I'm not a big Carrier fan, either. It's not that they're unreliable, just poorly thought out from a service point of view.

Tommy

 

[Toomanytools?]

Goodman is a great brand, great service and equipment. I have a BNL in HVAC parts sales has nothing but good to say about them. Carrier is good but you pay for the name. I installed a new Carrier unit 12 years ago, at 9 years the compressor crapped out. It was a bad batch of units I was covered so I could get a new compressor about $350 or a newer, better SEER unit but only the remainder of my 10 year warranty about 11 months. Went with the new unit $1500 installed 4 Ton. So far it's good.
That $138 should be more like$1380.00 savings.

 

[calif phil]

The old unit I have now is from 1999 I’m pretty sure it’s r22.

I am going to go with this company as I trust their work. I also know I’m not getting a deal.
Close to $8000 for a 3 ton unit. The unit I have now is mounted inside the building and they will be roof mounting it.


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[Jim greengo]

410a is already on the way out. I'm not a big Carrier fan, either. It's not that they're unreliable, just poorly thought out from a service point of view.

Tommy

 

[Full Throttle]

Goodman is a great brand, great service and equipment. I have a BNL in HVAC parts sales has nothing but good to say about them. Carrier is good but you pay for the name. I installed a new Carrier unit 12 years ago, at 9 years the compressor crapped out. It was a bad batch of units I was covered so I could get a new compressor about $350 or a newer, better SEER unit but only the remainder of my 10 year warranty about 11 months. Went with the new unit $1500 installed 4 Ton. So far it's good.
That $138 should be more like$1380.00 savings.

BNL in parts sales, selling parts for Goodman you say? Makes his living off selling parts for Goodman.

 

[Toomanytools?]

BNL in parts sales, selling parts for Goodman you say? Makes his living off selling parts for Goodman.

Not selling parts for Goodman.

 

[calif phil]

I talked with the owner yesterday and he said they have excellent luck and great customer service from Goodman so I said OK. They will start the install on Tuesday.

Thanks for all the replies.

 

[LeoW]

How are things going with this? Last year, my neighbor also found himself in such a situation, but he was dealing with another company and the price exceeded $800, if I'm not mistaken. He refused to pay, but judging by your situation, he did it in vain. I don't really understand the essence of such misunderstandings in companies.

 

[tonyciambrone]

To my knowledge, Carrier and Goodman are not the same...

Goodman/ Amana
Carrier/ Day and Night/ Bryant
Rheem/ Ruud
Trane/ American Standard

I personally think Goodman Amana stuff is just fine, but no idea once you start to get into the really high efficiency stuff

 

[tatra]

Anybody know the COO of these different manufacturers ? Also make up of parts . If compressors are all Chinese or whatnot ?