American Standard Advice

[bgbama]

I am looking at two different systems for my home.

Approximately 2800 sqft 2-story home.

I current have a 2 ton and 4 ton unit that are about 20 years old.

I live in Houston with very hot and humid summers.

I am looking at the American Standard Gold Xi 15 series air conditioners for both units with a Platinum SV variable speed communicating furnace. My installer recommends upgrading to the Platinum XM allegiance 16 unuts due to the 2 stage cooling. The ugrade would cost an additional $900.

What does everyone think of the two stage cooling units, given my climate, and would the upgrade be worth it.

Thank you.

[second opinion]

Predominate cooling, I would stay with the single stage

[bgbama]

Thanks. Do you you think the variable speed communicating furnace with the acculink 950 control is a good upgrade over the variable speed non-communicating furnace and a standard thermostat? My installer said it will give me more options with humidity control.

[NY2GA01]

I would like to hear second opinion's reasons for that especially in a predominate cooling system.

I live in Atlanta ga, I installed a 16 seer two stage unit with a 95% gas modulating furnace in my home and I love it.

My bills have been the lowest they ever been, and the quality of comfort has much improved.


Two stage is the way to go in my opinion.