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Goodman Air Conditioner Reviews - Goodman air conditioners are manufactured at one of their modern high technology facilities in Houston, Texas, Dayton, Tennessee, or Fayetteville, Tennessee. Goodman air conditioning systems are popular because they are economically priced and very competitive in the market today. Goodman offers several models of air conditioners that range from 13 SEER to 19 SEER, and many Goodman air conditioners utilize the new ozone-friendly refrigerant R-410A. Various features of selected air conditioners are:
Goodman Air Conditioner Reviews | Consumer Ratings | Select Features
- Two-stage scroll compressors in selected air conditioners for two-stage operation.
- Goodman air conditioners engineered for quiet operation
- The top air conditioner model uses inverter technology for increased performance
- Energy efficiency performance certified by AHRI
- All air conditioner models use the friendly R-410A refrigerant.
- Select Goodman air conditioner condensing units come with high and low-pressure refrigeration switches. These switches protect you in the event of a problem with the refrigeration system.
- 10-year limited parts warranty on selected air conditioners. Lifetime warranty on select compressors.
- Selected models are energy star rated
- Lifetime compressor warranty on selected models
- Goodman Warranties as Compared to Other Brands 88%
- Goodman Quality as Compared to Other Brands 85%
- Consumer Opinion based on Field Experience 93%
- Goodman Efficiency Compared to Other Brands 94%
- Overall Goodman Opinion from a Technical Perspective 89%
Goodman Top SEER
See our HVAC Buyers Guide for more information about buying air conditioning and heating equipment. Goodman also has a series of package unit air conditioners and Goodman gas package units that come in different configurations. The most popular package unit is the goodman gas and air conditioner all-in-one combination. See our Goodman package unit reviews for more information.
What’s the Difference Between a Package Unit and a Split System? Goodman Air Conditioner Reviews
A package unit is an all-in-one unit with air conditioning and heating all in one package. The most popular being a gas furnace and air conditioner combination in one unit. A package unit is used when space inside the home is limited. A split system requires space inside the home for an air handler. Whereas, a package unit has everything, including the air handler, the heating system, and the air conditioner in one package.
Goodman Air Handlers
Goodman Air Handlers Reviews - Goodman offers a variety of air handlers in different configurations. Configurations such as downflow, upflow, and horizontal flow applications for residential applications. Goodman air handlers can be matched with most air conditioner and heat pump systems. Additionally, Goodman air handlers come with either multi-speed blower motors or variable speed blower motors. Various features of selected Goodman air handlers are:
Goodman Air Handler Features
- Humidity control on select Goodman air handlers with variable speed blower motors
- Performance is certified by the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI)
- 10-year limited parts warranty on select Goodman air handlers
- Direct drive blowers
Goodman Condensing Units
Goodman Condensing Units Reviews - Goodman condensing units are available with R-410A refrigerant and manufactured for both residential and light commercial HVAC applications.
Goodman heat pump condensing units are available with an efficiency range of up to 19 SEER. Goodman air conditioner condensing units are available in efficiency ranges from 13 SEER to 19 SEER and are equipped with various selected features:
Goodman Condensing Unit Features
- Selected Goodman condensers available with two-stage scroll compressors
- Selected Goodman condensers have advanced diagnostic features. This aids technician air conditioner troubleshooting.
- Louvered coil guard in selected Goodman condensers
- Selected Goodman condensers are Energy Star rated
- Selected Goodman condensers engineered for quiet operation
Goodman’s Top Rated Air Conditioning System
Goodman has a top-rated air conditioner system that tops out at a 19 SEER efficiency rating. The compressor in the GSXC18 comes with a lifetime limited warranty. The compressor is a scroll two-stage compressor that aids in the 19 SEER efficiency rating. Additionally, it comes with ComfortBridge™ technology. ComfortBridge uses advanced software to control your Goodman air conditioner. The added control from ComfortBridge gives it additional efficiency. That saves you energy without affecting comfort. It also works with any type of thermostat so no special thermostat is needed.
Goodman Air Conditioner Model Comparison Chart
| Goodman Air Conditioner Model Comparison Chart | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Efficiency | Energy Star Rated | Operation |
| GSXC18 | Up to 19 SEER Performance | √ | Two-Stage Cooling |
| GSXC16 | Up to 17 SEER | √ | Two-Stage Cooling |
| GSX16 | Up to 16 SEER | X | Single-Stage Cooling |
| GSX14 | Up to 15 SEER | X | Single-Stage Cooling |
| GSX13 | Up to 14 SEER | X | Single-Stage Cooling |
Goodman Air Conditioner Reviews | Consumer Ratings - Questions for Salesman/Dealer:
- Does Goodman offer extended parts and labor warranty? Most standard warranties do not include labor even for the lifetime warranty on some of their compressors. Some extended warranties include labor and other things you could be charged for such as refrigerant recovery/disposal fee and other such charges.
- Do you offer dealer training for technicians?
Air Conditioner Pricing, Efficiency, and Return On Investment Factors
| Pricing Versus Efficiency Return On Investment | ||
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | Pricing Range for Initial Purchase and Subsequent Repairs outside of Warranty | ROI (Return On Investment) |
| 19 SEER Plus | $$$$$ | 5 to 7 years depending on efficiency* |
| 15 to 18 SEER | $$$ | 7 to 10 years depending on efficiency* |
| 13 to 14 SEER | $ | Over 10 years* |
| *Many factors depend on ROI such as house insulation, personal usage preferences, duct work integrity, and other basic efficiency factors. SEER level efficiency is very important to ROI. The higher the SEER, the quicker the return. | ||
About Goodman
Goodman was founded in 1954 by HVAC Contractor Harold Goodman in Houston, Texas. Goodman started making flexible air ducts and plastic blade registers and later started manufacturing operations to include HVAC equipment including air conditioners. One of Goodman’s philosophies is to build HVAC equipment that has high quality at a low cost.
5 Ton 16 Seer Goodman Air Conditioning System - GSX160601 - AVPTC60D14
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For information on Goodman and their latest models and efficiency ratings, please visit the Goodman website.
Goodman Air Conditioner Reviews | Consumer Ratings
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We had our house built in late 2015, the builder uses Goodman units, probably cause they are cheap. So the weather is changing so I switched to a/c and of course, it did not cool. Called the repair company that actually installed the system, the technician told me that all the freon has leaked out due to a rub through due to poor manufacturing. They soldered the copper tubing too close together and caused the leak. So I called Goodman and the “customer specialist” told me that it a limited warranty that only covers the failed part. No labor and no feon, even though it was the poor workmanship that caused the leak. Needless to say, if I’m ever in need of an air-conditioning system, I will not use any thing made by Goodman.
Don’t buy this unless you want to cease all interpersonal conversations in your home. It is so noisy that all talking is drowned out. When it goes on, my cats look at the vents to see what is happening. I can hear all over a large house where this is a second unit for half of the residence. 24 hours and I regret, regret, regret this choice. It may prove to be efficient and long lasting, but it has already proven itself to be the noisest heat pump in 76 yeears I have ever experienced.
NEVER BUY GOODMAN WORST AIR CONDITIONER HAS NOT WORK PROPERLY TECHNICIAN KEEPS COMING TO MY HOUSE THE FIRST YEAR IT WAS INSTALLED AT LEAST 5 TIMES NOT COOLING WEAKLING WATER MY CEILING IS DAMAGED BAD UNIT SO DISAPPOINTED DOES NOT COOL MY HOUSE GOODMAN NEEDS TO BE TAKEN OF THE MARKET
Why would a company sell products that don’t last, or cost more money to keep them going. My new 3 ton unit had to have frieon the first year,cost $250. Now the compressor has went completely out. Less than 3 years old, they charging $900 to replace it. Its under warranty. Why would a company sell bad units, and don’t stand by there units. Very dissatisfied customer. You should have a heart, or stop selling bad units.
Replaced two Rheem units eight years ago with Goodman AC. The Rheem units lasted 23 years. One Goodman unit locked up after one year and replaced compressor under warranty. Of course, had to pay installation. Yesterday, the unit on the other side of the house locked up and now I must replace the entire unit. These units are garbage!!! Just read Goodman reviews. They are horrible!!! Of course, Goodman blames poor installation, naturally. Stay away!!! You will be sorry!!!
I installed a 4 ton new goodman two years before, this week i heard a noise inside the air handler, when I opened everything is rusty and broken. Now i have to deal with the dealer for the warranty. Goodman is crap!!!!!
We own a Goodman, and have been more pleased. We had a professional, experienced contractor install the unit and have not had any issues in the 10 years later we’ve had it. The contractor comes out and inspects the unit prior to the summer season. Professional installation, Maintenance, including changing the filters will make the difference in any unit.
We bought a house in 2010, it had a 2 ton unit that was a year and a half old. Last year it started leaking, I tried to get a replacement compressor but Goodman won’t stand behind the warranty. After reading the reviews on here I am convinced that Goodman AC units are pieces of junk. They don’t last through their warranty and they wont even let you use your warranty. Don’t buy a Goodman unit.
2 stage system 18 seer unit, Goodman. Had to replace coil before the first year. The humidity control does not work. Probably had 15 visits from repair person, trying to get dehumidifier to work, had to replace coolant before they found hole in coil. Among other “minor” issues. Really feel I have a lemon but contractor says all this issue had been minor adjustment. Will not buy again. Pay the extra money and get a higher grade unit!!
Do not purchase Goodman products. Had a brand new 14 seer unit (inside and outside) installed in January 2018. This past weekend it stopped cooling and the outside unit froze up. The technician found a leak in the coils in the indoor unit. Parts are covered under warranty so that’s something. But the almost $1000 in freon we’ve had to shell out in the last few days because of the leak in the coil is not covered. But the girl I talked to from Goodman told me “sorry, it’s not covered.” in a very polite manner. That’s about all the good I can say.
My 18 year old heil central a/c unit finally died on 4th of July weekend, had it replaced with a Goodman GSX 14 seer 3.5 ton unit. I did not want anything fancy just a basic unit to keep the house comfortable.So far the a/c unit is working perfectly light years a head of the old unit. I did go on Goodman website to register the a/c unit condenser for the 10 yr warranty. I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping it will last at least 15 yrs.
I moved in my home sixteen years ago,I have had a bitter taste about Goodman all this time.Three months in, the compressor had to be replaced,almost every year since then when the weather change I have to pay out money .Being a senior now ,I ask you to replace my unit with a new one at no cost to me. By the way the unit was new when I moved in,sixteen years is a long time so I know your units has gotten better.I live on a fixed income now and I cannot afford anything anymore.I have a friend I call Art, so I need my heat.I had to pay out 65.00 this morning,if he comes back it will be300.00.MAKE ME HAPPY.|
Bought our house in June 2014, had a goodman AC system already there. In Sept 2014, the ‘A’ coil was leaking. Replaced the entire inside unit with a goodman for around $1800. In Oct 17, the new ‘A’ coil is leaking freon again. R22 is about $75 a pound now so this warrenty repair will cost around $800 with labor and I’m being told we won’t get the new coil from the factory for at least a month. Pulling the goodman out and putting in a R410 unit. This is the last goodman AC I will ever be involved with. Buyer beware when dealing with Goodman.
I have a 4 ton No Good man air conditioner in my Florida business that has a evap coil failure under warranty. Apparently there are so many failures that No Good man is recalling them and being sued due to the excessive amount of failures. Everyone knows how hot it is in Florida in the summer and without A/C, working in a closed space with no ventilation is an absolute punishment. Well, my local A/C company advises me that the evap coil is covered under warranty BUT the labor and refrigerant are not but not to worry…for a mere $700 they’ll replace the coil and the refrigerant. Ok… it’s HOT and MISERABLE so I’ll pay WHATEVER just to get the shop comfortable so the employees can work again. I call No Good man and I BEG them to expedite the shipping at my cost. Their reply is a flat No! I have to call my local A/C company and ask them to ask the distributor to ask No Good man for faster delivery options. I called the local company and they called the distributor who called No Good man and the response was again a flat No! They’ll ship it ground service and whenever it gets there, it gets there. So I’m willing to pay for overnight delivery and they won’t be bothered to make even a little effort to provide faster delivery so my employees can get back to work. Bottom line.No Good man’s evap coil failed, my business and employees lost at least a week of work. I’m out $700 to replace their shoddy product and they don’t give a crap! NEVER NEVER NEVER buy No Good man products! Their is a very good reason No Good man products cost less. It’s because they are cheaply made and their is NO customer service.
I bought a Goodman Air conditioner in 2012. It cost me $2800. It broke down four times in 2 and a half years. Every time the weather changed, it stopped working. I threw it out and bought a Lennox. No more problems.
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My husband and I bought this house two years ago and as a part of the contract we had them replace the old air conditioner and gas furnace because the home inspector said what was in there was junk and likely not very reliable. So the previous owner replaced everything with Goodman units. I think they could be more efficient we haven’t had any problems with these units. I think the previous owner just got the cheapest he could buy because the efficiency is not so great. Our neighbors gas bill is about half what ours is so I know it could be better. Lesson learned…….replace it with what you want and not an el cheapo someone else buys. What we have is reliable it just could of been better if it was has better efficinecy.
We had a Goodman that was old when we moved into this house. We replaced it with another Goodman and have a few minor problems with it but it was covered by warranty except for labor in one case. One a capacitor went out and the fan stopped working and the other was a small freon leak coming from the connection where the tech hooks his hoses up. The contractor took care of the leak for no charge saying it was probably one his techs didn’t install the valve properly when he installed the unit. It keeps our house nice and cool in the summer and nice and warm in the winter. We got it new 3 years ago and hopefully we won’t have any other problems.