American Standard vs York

[radcuz]

I have been getting quotes on several unit and have narrowed it down to two. Both contractors have A+ ratings on the BBB and both seem very competent. Price is also not a factor (there close enough not to sweat it). With all that being equal what is the better built and reliable unit?

1st.
York Affinity 8t heat pump (yzh04811) with matching v/s air handler (not given specific part number on quote). 18 SEER two stage and was told it meets all requirements for the tax credit.

2nd
American Standard Heritage 20 (4A6Z0048) with a 4TEE v/s air handler. 20 SEER
two stage also told would qualify for the tax credit.

[beenthere]

I would check.
Which one is coming with the better warrany.
And which one has the better heat output at low outdoor temps.

Neither one will get you its series SEER rating.

[catmanacman]

as of may 1 all trane xl equipment comes with a 12 year compressor and 10 year parts warranty not sure about am std but same equipment add some $ and get the 10parts and labor warranty as the parts warranty does not cover refrigerant or other misc items the 10 year parts and labor does never been a fan of york but just my opinion

[ACFIXR]

I have been getting quotes on several unit and have narrowed it down to two. Both contractors have A+ ratings on the BBB and both seem very competent. Price is also not a factor (there close enough not to sweat it). With all that being equal what is the better built and reliable unit?

1st.
York Affinity 8t heat pump (yzh04811) with matching v/s air handler (not given specific part number on quote). 18 SEER two stage and was told it meets all requirements for the tax credit.

2nd
American Standard Heritage 20 (4A6Z0048) with a 4TEE v/s air handler. 20 SEER
two stage also told would qualify for the tax credit.
Have your contractors show you the sensible heat capacities of the proposed equipment at 115 degrees. Living in Scottsdale I would choose the unit that has the highest total capacity above 110 degrees.

[RyanHughes]

The American Standard doesn't qualify for the tax credit. Still a good system, with a good warranty (12 years compressor, 10 years all other parts - just like Trane XLi). I think you'll find the York warranty is good as well (lifetime compressor, 10 years all other parts). The staging on the American Standard is better for longer runtimes in low stage and better humidity control and zoning if you do have a zoning system.

[bt]

I have been getting quotes on several unit and have narrowed it down to two. Both contractors have A+ ratings on the BBB and both seem very competent. Price is also not a factor (there close enough not to sweat it). With all that being equal what is the better built and reliable unit?

1st.
York Affinity 8t heat pump (yzh04811) with matching v/s air handler (not given specific part number on quote). 18 SEER two stage and was told it meets all requirements for the tax credit.

2nd
American Standard Heritage 20 (4A6Z0048) with a 4TEE v/s air handler. 20 SEER
two stage also told would qualify for the tax credit.




The Air Handler should beMV12D A/H Coil MC62D to be able to reach 18SEER.
Also keep in mind that to Qualify for the YORK Rebate of $1,700 the installed System must include:

- Affinity YZH Compressor (outside Unit)
- Affinity MV12D Variable Air Handler Coil MC62D Which is good for 3Tons to 5Tons.
- 8KW Heat
- York Air Cleaner And UV Treatment (or any 2 IAQ components)
- York 8000 PRO Thermostat.
- (adding an extra return because of the powerful Air Handler, helps with air Flow.)

To qualify for the $1,700 Rebate it must be through an Authorized Dealer.
The above System Qualifies for the Stimulus Tax Credit.

PS I had a Trane 13SEER installed 6 Years ago in a different home: It is louder than the competition and I personally will never consider another Trane/American Standard.

[radcuz]

Thanks for the info guys. I see Ryan said the A/S unit doesn't qualify for the tax credit, but the contractor said it does,so what question should I ask the contractor to find out for sure? ACFIXR what does "sensible heat capacities" mean? What should I be looking at being in the desert?

[jerryd_2008]

but the contractor said it does,so what question should I ask the contractor to find out for sure? ACFIXR what does "sensible heat capacities" mean? What should I be looking at being in the desert?

Can't you ask him to produce the IRS 2009 Stimulus certificate that confirms that the unit qualifies for the tax rebates? Before you commit, of course.

[radcuz]

Good idea thanks