by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice, Carrier HVAC Reviews, Trane HVAC Reviews |
Trane Versus Carrier Air Conditioners - The first thing we need to do when comparing a Trane Versus Carrier is to make sure we are comparing similar models with similar features.
Each manufacturer makes various models from a builder’s grade unit, which is usually the HVAC manufacturer’s cheapest model up to the unit that has bells and whistles, and some of these have bells and whistles for the bells and whistles. You want to make sure you are comparing apples to apples and not an apple to an orange.
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by High Performance HVAC | Technical Reference |
Automatic Flow Valve
HVAC Piping Valves | Heating and Cooling Hydronics - Triple Duty Valves are three valves in one as the name implies. Triple Duty Valves act as a check valve, balancing valve, and shut-off valve all in one valve.
From the smallest hydronic loops to the largest hydronic loops triple duty valves are very a popular selection for engineers when designing hydronic loops for chilled water and hot water applications. The triple-duty valve consists of a threaded stem attached to a disc. The disc has a spring that will allow the disc to open when the flow is induced throughout the loop. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Conditioning |
What you will learn from
Air Conditioning Blower Motor Repair article:
- Basics about air conditioning blower motor repair
- How quickly can the repair be done?
- Specialty motors and costs
- Blower motor and related parts
- Why replacing the capacitor is important
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by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice, Lennox HVAC Reviews |
Lennox Versus York Air Conditioners - Here is a Lennox and York comparison for their premium model air conditioner as requested by a reader of the site. Just off the top of my head, both systems are good systems. I would say Lennox had a slight advantage but the first-hand experience in the field gives most HVAC technicians the opinion that Lennox is over-engineered. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice, Maytag HVAC Reviews, Rheem HVAC Reviews |
Maytag Vs Rheem | HVAC Buyers Advice
Maytag Vs Rheem - To Richard
Subject: highperformancehvac.com: Maytag vs. Rheem gas-electric packaged heater AC
From: Steve
This is an inquiry e-mail via https://highperformancehvac.com
Hi, We’re trying to compare Maytag and Rheem gas/electric heating/AC packaged units to replace our old ones. The Maytag (15 SEER, 4 ton; PPG1GFX048120) has 2-stage heating and cooling and a variable-speed blower, and 12 years of parts and labor. The Rheem (14SEER, 4 ton; RRPL-B) has a single stage and variable speed blower, 10 yr parts and we can purchase a 10 yr labor warranty.
The Maytag has seemingly better features, but we’re not familiar with Maytag heater/AC units, but know the Rheem name, and have been told it’s highly rated. One heating and air conditioning company quoted the Maytag at more than $2500 less than two other companies quoted the Rheem.
Are you familiar with the Maytag, and do you know if it’s as reliable and as highly rated as the Rheem? Also, whether the wholesale price of the Maytag is that much less than the Rheem, or is the price difference more likely to different labor costs and profit margins of the installation companies?
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