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American Standard Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - American Standard currently offers several heat pumps of various capacities. These heat pumps have efficiency ranges between 13 SEER 9 HSPF to 20 SEER 10 HSPF. American Standard uses the name Platinum/Gold/Silver to describe their models of heat pumps. The high-efficiency Platinum 20 Communicating Heat Pump is the premium model.
The Silver 13 Heat Pump is their economy model. American Standard uses Platinum for their top of the line heat pump. For more economical models they use Silver and Gold. The Platinum models being the most efficient with all the bells and whistles. The economy model is the 13 SEER Silver. Silver is the basic model and most economical to purchase. Finally, the Platinum model is the most feature-rich. The Platinum is also the most expensive model available from American Standard.
American Standard Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Features
Select features of American Standard heat pumps are:
- Two-Stage heating and cooling in selected American Standard Heat Pump units
- Variable-speed ECM condenser fan motors and variable speed ECM blower motors in selected American Standard Heat Pump models
- Spine fin condenser coils in American Standard Heat Pumps
- Communications options in the American Standard top of the line Heat Pump
- American Standard Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 92%
- American Standard Quality as Compared to Other Brands 95%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 84%
- American Standard Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 93%
- Overall American Standard Opinion from a Technical Perspective 85%
American Standard Heat Pump Top SEER Rating
American Standard Heat Pump Top HSPF Rating
Air Source Heat Pump Tips | Dual Fuel Heating
A dual fuel heat pump is a heat pump with a gas furnace for backup heating rather than electric heat strips.
Air source heat pumps have a backup heating source. In most installations, the backup heating source is electric heat strips. Electric heat strips are very cheap to install in most cases. However, while electricity is generally regarded as 100% efficient, producing it is more costly than other heating methods. For a more efficient heat pump, consider a dual fuel heat pump, or a heat pump with a gas furnace for the backup heat source. It will be more costly to install, but your monthly bills will be reduced.
The warranty available on Platinum models includes 12 years on the compressor and ten years on parts. All warranties from various manufacturers are limited including the warranty from American Standard. Make sure you read and understand the warranty especially on major purchases. Especially when you make the purchase decision based on the warranty. Additionally, always register the warranty as soon as possible after installation is complete.
History
American Standard became the Tappan Air Conditioning division in 1972. American-Standard purchased the Trane Company in 1984. American-Standards name revived in 1988. American Standard is based out of Tyler, Texas. They produce air conditioning and heating equipment along with other products for the home. Finally, in 2008 American Standard was acquired by Ingersoll-Rand along with American Standards sister company Trane.
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For more information on American Standard and their latest models and efficiency ratings please see the American Standard website.
American Standard Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings
I live in Florida and had a new one just put in,14 seer American Standard Heat Pump.I am disappointed in the temp coming out of the vents,also it is very noisy at the return inlet.It has a constant variable hum coming fron the return That anoys me greatly..My father just put in a 14 seer Goodman that puts out air at 46 degrees,mine puts out about 56,and the inside temp of my house is 74,Big difference and tech that installed it says both issues are normal.If I had of known that I would have gone with the Goodman instead.Being that Trane makes American standard I thought that would be the best way to go.WRONG…Will never buy American Standard again
I had my American standard 4 ton heat pump put in in 1995 no big problem just condenser fan motor and the airhandler motor had to be replaced thats it when I get it replaced it will be with another american standard
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
Good Service
Reviewed by Roger March 03, 2009
Good Service
Have had a 3-ton American Standard heat pump for 20 plus years. Has been a strong and reliable unit. Last summer had to replace a fan motor but nothing major in all the time I have had it…..however it is getting a little old and have decided to replace it this spring (before the hot weather sets in) with a newer, more efficient unit….I am utilizing my experience and purchasing a new American Standard unit! Very pleased with the quality of the equipment!
Reviewed by Admin Transfer September 05, 2011
happy customer
Reviewed by sam egger November 13, 2010
happy customer
Install 2 years ago top of the line Heritage series and very happy with the unit. It replaced a 10-year-old a/c that was running a bill of over 200 to 300 dollars for summer months and now very happy with 80 to 100 bill. Unit is still new but no problems what so ever with it, but the installer did not leave room to change the filter and had to readjust the inside unit so the filter could be changed.