Comparing two heat pump systems

[barryfr]

We're looking at two 15 SEER heat-pump systems recommended by local companies that were recommended by a friend. Basically, I want to see if the two systems look equal.

We live in Florida and our home is 1,800 square feet on one story.

System 1:
Heat Pump: Trane xb14 model 4TWB036G1000A http://trane.com/Residential/Product...B14-Heat-Pumps
Handler: Trane GAM5A0C42M31 Hyperion 5KW

System 2:
Heat Pump: Carrier 25HCC536 | 3-ton BTU http://www.residential.carrier.com/p...formance.shtml
Handler: Carrier FX4DNF037

Do you need more info?

Thanks in advance.

[tigerdunes]

The Trane with the 803 stat or identical HW mdl #8321.

IMO

[BaldLoonie]

XB14 is a builder model. HCC5 is a step up model, much quieter unit. The Carrier has high & low pressure switches and compressor cover on its scroll. The XB14 has a recip compressor, specs don't list external compressor protection.

Both are quoting fixed speed air handlers. Personally I'd step up to variable speed and get a control with dehumidify on demand like a Vision Pro IAQ, Prestige IAQ or the like from Emerson or Aprilaire.

Trane: 15.00 SEER, 12.50 EER, 9 HSPF
Carrier: 15.00 SEER, 12.50 EER, 8.5 HSPF

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[barryfr]

XB14 is a builder model. HCC5 is a step up model, much quieter unit. The Carrier has high & low pressure switches and compressor cover on its scroll. The XB14 has a recip compressor, specs don't list external compressor protection.

Both are quoting fixed speed air handlers. Personally I'd step up to variable speed and get a control with dehumidify on demand like a Vision Pro IAQ, Prestige IAQ or the like from Emerson or Aprilaire.

Trane: 15.00 SEER, 12.50 EER, 9 HSPF
Carrier: 15.00 SEER, 12.50 EER, 8.5 HSPF

Thanks for the advice. This is very helpful.