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Posted by MiamiCuse on August 11, 2007, 10:16 pm
I was told that American Standards AC systems are identical to Trane but
cheaper. Is this true or are there differences? Also what is the true
advantage of a variable speed condenser is it worth the extra $?
Thanks,
MC
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Posted by Moe Jones on August 11, 2007, 11:47 pm
MiamiCuse wrote:
> I was told that American Standards AC systems are identical to Trane
> but cheaper. Is this true or are there differences? Also what is
> the true advantage of a variable speed condenser is it worth the
> extra $?
> Thanks,
>
> MC
Yes they are some what the same.
They can save you money, if you are talking about 2-speed compressor.
Just make sure when you buy their high end equipment to buy what the
manufacture recommends.
You can find this out at the manufacture's web page.
--
Moe Jones
HVAC Service Technician
Energy Equalizers Inc.
Houston, Texas
www.EnergyEqualizers.com
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Posted by Zephyr on August 11, 2007, 11:48 pm
Miami Cuse;
In all fairness, it comes down to "what do you want to do?"
Are you achieving comfort? You want efficiency? Or both? Do you want
economy? What's more important - immediate cost, or operational cost? Are
you looking for long term?
American Standard was purchased by Trane, as well as General Electric's air
conditioning divison. Are they the same? Not really. American Standard is
an "economy" unit compared to the Trane line.
Your' Call
Zyp
>I was told that American Standards AC systems are identical to Trane but
>cheaper. Is this true or are there differences? Also what is the true
>advantage of a variable speed condenser is it worth the extra $?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
>
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Posted by on August 12, 2007, 4:09 am
> I was told that American Standards AC systems are identical to Trane but
> cheaper. Is this true or are there differences? Also what is the true
> advantage of a variable speed condenser is it worth the extra $?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
Another buyer hung up on a brand...
You're better off finding the best HVAC company and hire them for your HVAC
needs!
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Posted by on August 12, 2007, 11:55 am
> I was told that American Standards AC systems are identical to Trane but
> cheaper. Is this true or are there differences? Also what is the true
> advantage of a variable speed condenser is it worth the extra $?
>
> Thanks,
>
> MC
On those not so hot days when your running the AC , the first stage
cooling is much cheaper to run for long periods of time versus the
start and stop costs of cycling the second stage cooling. Think of it
like a runner trying to get up to speed, it takes a lot of energy to
get going, but once your upto speed it is easy to keep going. The
same holds true every time your compressor fires up. Properly sizing
an AC to the house's demand is vital for energy consumption. Most
people think that the AC should be able to cool the house quickly and
shut down, this is not true , it should literally run all day long on
the most demanding days and still keep the temp where it is set.
Personally I would avoid TRANE / American Standard like the plague and
spend a few more bucks on a decent unit such as Carrier. You get what
you pay for.
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