Lennox Vs Trane vs york

[sealman]

Looking at a Package for replacing old system.

14-16 seer / 8 hspf heat pump
95%- propane furnace

is there anything I should stay away from and what questions should I ask the contractor when they are evaluating the house.

[tigerdunes]

sealman

what area of country do you live?

what is electric rate?

if going dual fuel route, then you need a HP that has a high HSPF(8 is poor) as the HP will provide a major amount of your heating needs.

Also, you will want a backup furnace with var spd blower.

IMO

[sealman]

Tigerdunes:

Philadelphia suburbs

Yes dual Fuel- Propane over Heatpump

Already looking at variable furnace 95%

Is there a brand to avoid I know the Top group
Trane, York, carrier, Lennox are all going to have good systems.

is one better then the other on noise, repair...

[tigerdunes]

sealman

you are speaking of a split system, not a package unit-correct?

Trane/AmStd and Carrier Infinity/Bryant Evolution are solid choices.

just don't care for the Lennox pumps.

IMO

[sealman]

Split system -- Mis-use of term Package

Why not Lennox??

Problems or just not your favorite.

[heatingairman]

Lennox HP's are just as good as anything else out there.... Pick the contractor that you feel will be the most honest and do the best work.