Goodman System Advice / Info?

[Mike71]

I was wondering if someone can offer their opinion on the following system:
Goodman SSZ160361 paired with AEPF313716. I currently have a 1995, Trane XE1000 unit and looking at taking advantage of the tax credit and replacing it before it dies. The installer is a friend of mine whose worked on the commercial side for years and installs residential to friends and family on the side. I have researched the outdoor unit and it seems like it has some good reviews. He isn't familiar with the handler. When he called Goodman for a price, that's the unit they paired with it. I can't find anything on the air handler? Can anyone give some insight on this combo or offer any suggestions on a different air handler? BTW - I live in Southern MD and the reason why I was attracted to the SSZ16 is the 9.5 hspf and the price he gave me. Should be a big difference from the 7 hspf I currently have.

Edit: I don't know how I missed it, but I just saw the specs on the air handlers on Goodman's site. Any pros/cons from the AEPF vs. ASPF or any of the other ones?

Much appreciated!

Mike

[beenthere]

The ASPF is a fixed speed blower, not a VS blower. Installer sets speed, and that what it runs at.
So you don't get enhanced humidity removal/control with it.

[acguytx]

i installed that exact system about 3 yrs ago in a 4 ton horizontal application,customer was very happy with it and i havent heard from them in 3 years so obviously it must still be working great.

Hmm that reminds me i have to send them a letter reminding them its time for a checkup :)

[acguytx]

definitly go for the VS aepf no comparison for comfort and make sure he puts a humidity controlled tstat with it..

[gary_g]

SSZ16036 condenser matched with AEPF313716 air handler:
33,000 btu cooling, 16 SEER, 12.5 EER, 34,400 btu heating at 47F, 9.5 HSPF

Same condenser matched with ASPF313716 air handler:
34,600 btu cooling, 15.5 SEER, 12.5 EER, 34,600 btu heating at 47F, 9.5 HSPF
The ASPF has the "energy-saving" air handler motor which is not variable speed.

Both systems are rated with a TXV installed at the indoor coil. A TXV is optional for Goodman. Make sure you get it.

There is another v-s air handler match for that condenser: AEPF426016.
That gets 34,600 btu cooling, 13 EER, and 9.75 HSPF. All other performance numbers are same as AEPF313716.


Good luck.

[acguytx]

gary ssx is striaght cool hes putting in ssz heat pumps ,maybe a typo since you have the hspf ratings :)

[gary_g]

gary ssx is striaght cool hes putting in ssz heat pumps ,maybe a typo since you have the hspf ratings :)

I miss-typed. I meant to state SSZ. I'll fix.

Thanx.

[Mike71]

SSZ16036 condenser matched with AEPF313716 air handler:
33,000 btu cooling, 16 SEER, 12.5 EER, 34,400 btu heating at 47F, 9.5 HSPF

Same condenser matched with ASPF313716 air handler:
34,600 btu cooling, 15.5 SEER, 12.5 EER, 34,600 btu heating at 47F, 9.5 HSPF
The ASPF has the "energy-saving" air handler motor which is not variable speed.

Both systems are rated with a TXV installed at the indoor coil. A TXV is optional for Goodman. Make sure you get it.

There is another v-s air handler match for that condenser: AEPF426016.
That gets 34,600 btu cooling, 13 EER, and 9.75 HSPF. All other performance numbers are same as AEPF313716.


Good luck.

Thank you everyone for your replies. This is exactly the info I was looking for. I'll have him call back and see what the cost difference is between the two units, but I would assume it's mot much from what I've seen while looking just now online.

acguytx: Yes, I installed the Vision Pro 8321 a few months ago, so I should be set with that.

Thanks again,

Mike