Central Air Unit for residence - Bryant or Goodman? (window, Air Conditioner, heating)

[vette-dude]

Hi, I purchased a newer home and doesn't have a central air unit pre-installed. I have been doing some calling around locally and check some reviews on the internet recently. I have decided that either the Bryant or Goodman central air unit would be a good fit.

Does anyone have their personal experiences with either unit, good or bad? My neighbor has the Goodman 2.5 ton system in his 14,500 square footage home, he states it's quiet, and keeps his home cool, but this is one family and would like to reach out to the forum for input from other people and professionals in the field . Price on both are very close, Bryant is approximately $100.00 more funds.

Thanks in advance.

vette-dude..

[harry chickpea]

Goodman is "supposedly" lower quality in the AC and heat pump market. We have one and it hasn't given a lick of trouble so far. (touch wood)

[Jim280]

I can't speak for Goodman I've never had one. I did have a house with a Bryant unit and was happy with it, it bit the dust at sixteen yrs. old. If I buy new I always go with a Rheem unit, second choice a Carrier unit. I have always had great serice with Rheem units. The life of any unit though is keeping it properly serviced.

[Omaha Rocks]

Originally Posted by vette-dude

Hi, I purchased a newer home and doesn't have a central air unit pre-installed. I have been doing some calling around locally and check some reviews on the internet recently. I have decided that either the Bryant or Goodman central air unit would be a good fit.

Does anyone have their personal experiences with either unit, good or bad? My neighbor has the Goodman 2.5 ton system in his 14,500 square footage home, he states it's quiet, and keeps his home cool, but this is one family and would like to reach out to the forum for input from other people and professionals in the field . Price on both are very close, Bryant is approximately $100.00 more funds.

Thanks in advance.

vette-dude..

I just had a 2.5 ton Payne central air unit installed on a rental house. Payne is the "generic" version of Carrier, but carries the exact same warranty and - according to the salesman - has all the same guts. 13 seer unit.

10 year parts, 2 year labor. $2,150 + tax.


The salesman guy I talked to said that the Goodmans aren't really the best units. Of course, he's apt to say that since it isn't the brand he sells and installs. So take it with a grain of salt...

[BigJon3475]

Either or. I've used and had both and both, when installed correctly, do what they say they'll do. You might want to go to ARI when you get model numbers and check out it's ratings. One may have slightly higher or lower capacities than the other. If you get model numbers for Goodman I can show you performance charts. The Bryant isn't as easy to get a hold of but if you contact your dealer he can probably supply you with performance charts.

[BigJon3475]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

I just had a 2.5 ton Payne central air unit installed on a rental house. Payne is the "generic" version of Carrier, but carries the exact same warranty and - according to the salesman - has all the same guts. 13 seer unit.

10 year parts, 2 year labor. $2,150 + tax.


The salesman guy I talked to said that the Goodmans aren't really the best units. Of course, he's apt to say that since it isn't the brand he sells and installs. So take it with a grain of salt...

Goodman-Amana
Carrier- Payne

Both are considered the "cheaper" versions. The main difference is the number of safeties although most system come with more than enough. I like the Goodmans for severe use because they are torture tested for environments like apartment complexes because of the lacking knowledge in that industry. They pass and in fact most run when they really shouldn't although I've seen a newer system die, but it's not suicide it's oily acidic murder.

[jeepejeep]

I'd go with Lenox,Rudd, Rheem or Carrier. I've been in the HVAC business for 35 years and to my experience, these are the most reliable units out there. Between the two you mention, I'd go with the Bryant.

[horseplayer]

here's a good site to check out the price of the parts. AirConditioner.com powered by Genie Air Conditioning and Heating Inc. is the largest distributor of window & wall Air Conditioner units in the U.S. They've got a 2.5 ton Fedder's for $688.00.
I live in a 15 year old condo complex. 90% are still original. They are using Goodman's as replacemnets but I've heard they are lower cost. Also using AMerican Standard. My Carrier was my favorite. The Rheem's blower lasted 1 Summer in Phoenix.

[texdav]

Originally Posted by jeepejeep

i'd go with lenox,rudd, rheem or carrier. I've been in the hvac business for 35 years and to my experience, these are the most reliable units out there. Between the two you mention, i'd go with the bryant.

+1

[M3 Mitch]

You didn't ask but it's probably worthwhile getting one with a high enough efficiency (SEER or EER) so you get the tax rebate this year. The contractors should know all about this.