Originally Posted by
AlX Boi
Thanks, duckman. My main concern has to do with the cost to benefit between the Trane XB and XR condensers and XR and XL furnaces. I wouldn't mind spending a little more for something higher than the base model, but if for instance, the only difference between the XB and XR is that the higher model is 2db quieter and has a different colored housing, it seems like I should just save some money and go with the XB. Also curious why anyone would choose the XR over the XB if that were the case.
For the furnace, it doesn't get very cold here in Southern California so I'm leaning toward the XR or XL over the XV given the prices I was quoted for them. Would you mind explaining in more detail a two-stage gas heat furnace over a single stage?
In regards to American Standard, I've been under the impression that it was one in the same as a Trane. A contractor has told me that even though them major components are the same, some of the other parts used are of lesser quality. I'm curious too about the warranties for these type of entry level models. The warranties are one exactly the same as Trane? If so, it would be to the benefit of my wallet to just go with AS, right? I'm sort of looking for a reason to go with Trane, but given that AS is cheaper and seems to be exactly the same in all aspects (parts, warranty, etc.), I'm still a little iffy.
Your help is appreciated.