The quality and workmanship of the install far exceeds any pros or cons of different brands. How do I know this? 1-experience, 2-the folks at hvac-talk.com say so. Here's a
basic write up on the topic, a good short read.
A few points to consider:
Spend the time to get several quotes, one from an installer carrying each of the major brands.
Look up the brands, just like GM owns Chevy, Cadillac, Buick, the brand names have their sub brands, Carrier for example owns Bryant, Payne, and Day/Night. Same for Trane, Lennox, York and Rheem.
How to vet a good installer vs. an average one?
- If the guy has $500 off any install advertising plastered all over bus stops and shopping carts, not a good sign.
- This is one line of business where word of mouth recons are questionable.
- If the installer does both commercial and residential work that's a very good sign, they'll have a lot of in-house experience and expertise.
- Many outfits advertise they do plumbing, heating and cooling. You have to vet these guys to find the ones who are good at HVAC.
-This may or may not apply in your part of the country, but a subtle 'tell' I've noticed over the years is if the technicians who show up at a residential job insist on putting booties on over their shoes that's a very good sign, they're likely well trained.
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