Hi guys,
I’ve been in the process of getting estimates for a new furnace.
After several proposals, I’ve narrowed it down to a couple of guys.
I know Trane is rated very good, but would any of you hesitate to go with a Lennox? It would be the high efficiency, Signature series model. Let me hear your thoughts!!
Thanks, Gary
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Haven't any experience with Lennox, but, we have a split system with two 2 ton 12 seer Tranes...comfortable and very reasonable running costs...we'd use them again in a heartbeat...
It's okay, I can fix it!
I deal with Trane a lot, so I am partial to them. Like BB, I am not familiar with Lennox, but know they had some problems a few years back with thier heat exchangers. Lots of law suites, recalls and adjustments on repairs. Do some more research to see if those issues were resolved to your satisfaction.
One thing to look for in any unit is name brand components like Honeywell,GE,or Westinghouse switches, ignitors, limits and so on. Buy something with chinese parts, and chances are you have to wait while the parts are ordered in, if you have a breakdown.
Dave
Why pay for a name? I'd go with Carrier for my next furnace. They put out a good product at a reasonable price.
You can take that one step further and order Bryant. One of my HVAC guys orders Bryant, yet Carrier is delivered maybe half the time. Depends on the time of year.
Virtually same-same except for the name plate...and the price!
How much is the price difference? And you who mention support are so right...when I shopped my system, I did want a name I had heard of, but the machinery was secondary to the folks who put it in and how they would handle any problems...just so happens they used Trane...why are Carrier units less expensive? I've always thought of them as a good brand.
It's okay, I can fix it!
Edited 9/26/2002 5:08:39 PM ET by bucksnort billy
Varies...but in my neck, it's about $125-$220 a ton, depending on the size of the unit. Add in the air handler price differential...and it starts adding up.
Got to pay for marketing.
Don't forget Energy Star rebates. The rebate is up to $85 a ton.
Gary,
For houses I usually specify and design systems based on Heil. As equivalents Bryant, Carrier, Trane, American Standard, York, Lennox, Rheem, Ruud, Comfortmaker and Armstrong are considered. The equipment differences between like offereings of each of the above are minimal. The real differences are in the support available from the suppliers/installers and more importantly, the specific features provided on each. They all can be close to identical, but depending on optional features, can differ greatly. Check the details of the proposals. If they don't have details, be wary and/or ask for details.
To answer your question, would I hesitate to use Lennox?, absolutely not. I had one installed in my previous home and the system performed very well.