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Good Central A/C Brands? Brewster 06-23-2007
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Posted by Bubba on June 24, 2007, 10:43 pm
wrote:

>.p.jm@see_my_sig_for_address.com wrote:
>>
>>> I am replacing my Central A/C which is close to 20 years old and am
>>> wondering if anyone can recommend some good, reliable brands that I should
>>> be looking at.
>>
>>         Dewalt.
>
>NO O NO Milwaukee any day of the week!

I just bought the 28v monster kit!
Bubba

Posted by on June 23, 2007, 8:00 pm

> I am replacing my Central A/C which is close to 20 years old and am
> wondering if anyone can recommend some good, reliable brands that I should
> be looking at.
>
> I do understand that correct sizing, installation, etc. is important and I
> will be looking for a good, reliable contractor who does all these things
as
> well.


Then you should understand why the brand has little to do with it.


> But it seems to me there have to be some brands that have proven to be
> better performing and more reliable than others. I can't believe that
> central A/C units are simply a commodity with no brand being any better or
> worse than another brand. I am willing to pay more for a better
> brand/model, if necessary.
>
> I have been thinking about Carrier and Trane. Any others worth a good
look?
> Thanks.


Everything else...



Posted by Bubba on June 23, 2007, 8:28 pm

>I am replacing my Central A/C which is close to 20 years old and am
>wondering if anyone can recommend some good, reliable brands that I should
>be looking at.
>
>I do understand that correct sizing, installation, etc. is important and I
>will be looking for a good, reliable contractor who does all these things as
>well.
>
>But it seems to me there have to be some brands that have proven to be
>better performing and more reliable than others. I can't believe that
>central A/C units are simply a commodity with no brand being any better or
>worse than another brand. I am willing to pay more for a better
>brand/model, if necessary.
>
>I have been thinking about Carrier and Trane. Any others worth a good look?
>Thanks.
>
>
Sounds like you just like the commercials.
I'd look for the Binford 9000 model.
Its proven to be one of the best over the last 7 years.
Bubba

Posted by Mo Hoaner on June 23, 2007, 11:24 pm

> Sounds like you just like the commercials.
> I'd look for the Binford 9000 model.
> Its proven to be one of the best over the last 7 years.
> Bubba

Take a look at the racks that come with some of Binford's products:
http://www.hiarchive.co.uk/images/7.15.Binford.2a.jpg
http://www.hiarchive.co.uk/images/7.15.Binford.2b.jpg
http://www.hiarchive.co.uk/images/7.15.Binford.2c.jpg
http://www.hiarchive.co.uk/images/8.16.Binford.1d.jpg

The full catalog of products:
http://www.hiarchive.co.uk/binford.php



Posted by digitalmaster on June 23, 2007, 9:06 pm

>I am replacing my Central A/C which is close to 20 years old and am
> wondering if anyone can recommend some good, reliable brands that I should
> be looking at.
>
> I do understand that correct sizing, installation, etc. is important and I
> will be looking for a good, reliable contractor who does all these things
> as
> well.
>
> But it seems to me there have to be some brands that have proven to be
> better performing and more reliable than others. I can't believe that
> central A/C units are simply a commodity with no brand being any better or
> worse than another brand. I am willing to pay more for a better
> brand/model, if necessary.
>
> I have been thinking about Carrier and Trane. Any others worth a good
> look?
> Thanks.
>
>
>
Perhaps it would be better to ask:Are there any particular brands to avoid?



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