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Ducane Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Select Features
Top SEER
- Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 85%
- Ducane Quality as Compared to Other Brands 85%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 92%
- Ducane Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 80%
- Overall Ducane Opinion from a Technical Perspective 90%
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- Select Ducane air conditioner models include a compressor sound blanket for lower noise levels on condensers
- Two-stage operation for compressors on top tier units for efficiency and humidity control
- Easy access to the control panel in Ducane air conditioners
- All Ducane air conditioners are factory run tested
- Louvered coil guards give Ducane air conditioners durability and efficiency by preventing damage to the coils.
- 10-year limited parts warranty
Ducane Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Best Advice
You must select the right contractor to install the new Ducane air conditioner. A bad installation can be disastrous and lead to years of problems with the new air conditioner, and that goes for any brand of air conditioner. Finding the right contractor can as easy as asking a friend who they use to doing a little research to find the best-rated contractors in your area. You can have the best air conditioner in the world, but if it not installed properly, it will not work properly.
A bad installation can be disastrous and lead to years of problems with the new air conditioner, and that goes for any brand of air conditioner. Finding the right contractor can as easy as asking a friend who they use to doing a little research to find the best-rated contractors in your area. You can have the best air conditioner in the world, but if it not installed properly, it will not work properly.
Ducane Air Handlers
Ducane Air Conditioner Reviews
Ducane manufactures air handlers for residential applications in the 13 to 18 SEER range. Their air handlers can be fitted to Ducane heat pump condensers and air conditioning condensers or used at a heat-only appliance when used with heat strips as an electric furnace.
Ducane air handlers come in sizes ranging from 2 to 5 tons and can be matched with a Ducane condensing unit for air conditioning or a heat pump. Matching the air handler with a like Ducane condenser will allow you to get the best in efficiency from the system as a whole. Mismatched systems do not perform as well as matched systems. Air handlers can be selected for a single-speed PSC motor or a variable-speed ECM blower motor. The selection of the motor will depend on the efficiency rating of the condenser, whether it be a heat pump or an air conditioner.
Ducane Air Handlers Features
Features of selected Ducane air handlers include:
- Available with multispeed or variable speed motors in Ducane air handlers
- Coated with an antimicrobial coating to prevent mold, mildew, and bacteria in Ducane air handlers
- 10-year limited warranty on select Ducane air handlers
- Can be fitted with heat strips from 5Kw to 20Kw in Ducane air handlers
- Ducane air handlers utilize R-410A
Ducane Condensing Units
Ducane Air Conditioner Reviews
They offer condensing units for both air conditioning and heat pump split systems ranging from 13 SEER to 14 SEER models. From reading the Ducane Condenser Sell sheet and technical information provided at the Ducane website, it looks like Ducane is reducing the production of condensing units that use R-22 as many other manufacturers are also slowly reducing production for the R-22 condensers they are producing. Various features of selected Ducane condensing units include:
- Factory-installed filter driers in Ducane condensing units
- Ducane condensers are constructed of heavy gauge prepainted steel for durability
- Ducane condensing units available in sizes from 1.5 to 5 tons
- Selected Ducane condensing units equipped with high and low-pressure switches
- Selected Ducane condensers equipped with short cycle protection
Ducane Condensing Units
Much of the equipment Ducane produces are no-frills equipment with basic parts you can find off the shelf at most HVAC supply houses. Since Ducane is a part of Lennox some of the Lennox “engineering” does go into the units but by and large they keep it simple. This is good for the end consumer especially when a part is needed.
Warranties for Ducane
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They offer average warranties for their HVAC equipment. Most HVAC warranties, including the warranty that comes with your Ducane air conditioner, are limited parts warranties. That means you will have to pay for labor while Ducane covers any parts. There is a reason for this type of warranty. It is because Ducane must rely on a contractor to install the new air conditioning system correctly. That part of buying a new air conditioner, partially, is up to you. A bad air conditioner installation can affect performance and longevity.
Ducane does their quality checks at the factory. The equipment gets shipped to a dealer. You make a decision and the contractor purchases the air conditioner from the dealer. Sometimes, the contractor is the dealer. However, it is up to the contractor to give you an installation according to industry best practices. So how do you know they installed it correctly? Most people know nothing about air conditioners or the installation of one. The key is to select the most reliable contractor who will install the new air conditioner correctly.
Ducane Air Conditioner Buyer’s Guide
It’s time to replace the old air conditioner. So where do you start? It is not a process that many people do very often. To help you we have written an HVAC Consumer Buyer’s Guide. This guide is designed to help you get the best out of the process of buying a new air conditioner. It helps you deal with the contractor(s) and make sure they do not cut any corners that will cost you. Here are a few tips from our buyer’s guide:
- Always get at least bids from three separate contractors. This is the time to evaluate the contractor’s professionalism.
- With any contract, the contractor should present you with a load calculation. The load calculation will give them a calculated size for your new air conditioner. If this is not done they are only guessing. Guessing is not good and you likely do not want that contractor.
- A good contractor will always evaluate the ductwork in addition to other work they need to do to ensure a good installation. Other work can include evaluating the electrical system to make sure it is sized properly for the new system.
For more tips to help you navigate the process successfully see our HVAC Consumer Buyer’s Guide.
Saving Utilities = Saving Energy
The higher the SEER, the quicker the payback for the extra cost. Of course, the higher SEER air conditioners cost more for installation. That is because more technology and features go into higher SEER systems. Either way, if you want to save more on monthly utility bills, go for the higher SEER air conditioners. Additionally, make sure to get a matching air handler.
Ducane was founded in 1947 in Union City, New Jersey. Eventually, Ducane was purchased by Lennox. Ducane produces HVAC products for residential and light commercial applications, including gas furnaces, oil furnaces, unit heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioners.
For more information on Ducane and its latest models and efficiency ratings, please visit the www.ducanehvac.com website.
Ducane Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings
