HVAC guy came out, recommends Goodman

[Stevoreno]

I had an HVAC guy come out the other day; a guy working for a company that was recommended to me by a neighbor to quote me a price on what it would cost to replace a Rheem condenser and the heater/coil part inside the house. I know prices aren't to be discussed here so I won't but this guy recommended going with a system made by Goodman, I've never heard of Goodman.

The house in which I live in is 46 years old and except for the original system which came with the house back in 1962 which was a Fedders everything since that time has been a Rheem. I'm on my third Rheem system. The 3 ton Rheem condenser out in the yard was installed new in 1992 and the other part of the system inside the house, also a Rheem was installed new in 1997. This particular company doesn't handle Rheem, they handle Goodman, Carrier, Lenox and Trane. Is Goodman a good brand to consider?


The parts he recommended installing are as follows:

Goodman 3 ton GSC130361 - SEER 13
Goodman 3 ton evap. coil #CAPF3636A6
Goodman gas furnace #GMH80703AN



Stevoreno
06/27/08

[jeremydp]

In my opinion goodman is a good product and it has a 10 yr. warranty. I also like the lennox units, they are nice products. Trane well i have been having a little problem (minor yet problems) with Trane. But let me be the first to say it depends greatly on the install.

[junkhound]

My experience with Goodman with copeland scroll compressors has been good.
(Never used them before 2003 however, and nothing with other than the copeland scroll compressor)

Since you live in Mississippi, I'd suggest to discuss with your installer NOT installing the gas furnace, go with a heat pump option to the AC for heating. Less $$ over time for fuel plus lower install costs.

[RomulanSpy]

I had an HVAC guy come out the other day; a guy working for a company that was recommended to me by a neighbor to quote me a price on what it would cost to replace a Rheem condenser and the heater/coil part inside the house. I know prices aren't to be discussed here so I won't but this guy recommended going with a system made by Goodman, I've never heard of Goodman.

The house in which I live in is 46 years old and except for the original system which came with the house back in 1962 which was a Fedders everything since that time has been a Rheem. I'm on my third Rheem system. The 3 ton Rheem condenser out in the yard was installed new in 1992 and the other part of the system inside the house, also a Rheem was installed new in 1997. This particular company doesn't handle Rheem, they handle Goodman, Carrier, Lenox and Trane. Is Goodman a good brand to consider?


The parts he recommended installing are as follows:

Goodman 3 ton GSC130361 - SEER 13
Goodman 3 ton evap. coil #CAPF3636A6
Goodman gas furnace #GMH80703AN



Stevoreno
06/27/08

My brother has a Goodman packaged unit installed on an old, leaky house.
Believe me it keeps his house nice and chilly. No issues but I really hate the filter placement and weird size, but its his system.

I seriously considering an Amana 18 SEER HP next spring-same company.

[classical]

My experience with Goodman with copeland scroll compressors has been good.
(Never used them before 2003 however, and nothing with other than the copeland scroll compressor)

Since you live in Mississippi, I'd suggest to discuss with your installer NOT installing the gas furnace, go with a heat pump option to the AC for heating. Less $$ over time for fuel plus lower install costs.

How is it going to cost less to install a heat pump with an electric air handler when they currently have gas heat? They will need to have a 220V circuit installed which could easily require an electrical panel upgrade especially on a home built in 1962.

Some of you people don't think through your recommendations just spout the first think that makes you think you are smart.

Steve Goodman is a good product is properly sized and installed. You might wish to consider upgrading to a 14 SEER unit or even a 16 SEER. Upgrading to a GMV8 variable speed furnace will improve A/C efficiency and humidity control. Your contractor can help you decide if a heat pump is a good option and you can install a heat pump with gas heat and this may be the most efficient option long term.

[green jumper]

How is it going to cost less to install a heat pump with an electric air handler when they currently have gas heat? They will need to have a 220V circuit installed which could easily require an electrical panel upgrade especially on a home built in 1962.

Some of you people don't think through your recommendations just spout the first think that makes you think you are smart.

Steve Goodman is a good product is properly sized and installed. You might wish to consider upgrading to a 14 SEER unit or even a 16 SEER. Upgrading to a GMV8 variable speed furnace will improve A/C efficiency and humidity control. Your contractor can help you decide if a heat pump is a good option and you can install a heat pump with gas heat and this may be the most efficient option long term.

Actually you know you can install a gas fired furnace with a heatpump, its called a dual fuel solution. that way you get the heatpump to save money but when its cold outside and the heatpump underperforms the thermostat turns the furnace on, and cycles the heat pump off.

But what do I know, I'm just trying to act smart. Respect me!!

[tessmer]

im not a fan of goodman products. units are noisey, contactor coil on units go bad within first year or two, and also the control board. my advice to you is check out consumer reports and talk to other contractors in your area.

[RomulanSpy]

im not a fan of goodman products. units are noisey, contactor coil on units go bad within first year or two, and also the control board. my advice to you is check out consumer reports and talk to other contractors in your area.

and they come recommended. No they're not the Lexus of the HVAC world but they cost less than Trane/Carrier/Lennox and w/the right install I don't see a problem.

[hvaclover]

and they come recommended. No they're not the Lexus of the HVAC world but they cost less than Trane/Carrier/Lennox and w/the right install I don't see a problem.

And the aforementioned brands have nothing over on Goodman from a technology stand point either.

With a few exception you can get almost any type of system from any other of the brands mentioned that your heart desires.

[sammy37]

im not a fan of goodman products. units are noisey, contactor coil on units go bad within first year or two, and also the control board. my advice to you is check out consumer reports and talk to other contractors in your area.

I wouldnt take too seriously what this guy says, he is a new member and talkin smack! I've not seen the two year contactor issue yet, control boards will eventually go bad on any brand and consumer reports is the last place you want to look for a central air recommendation


Consumer reports doesnt take into account how many of those units were installed improperly, they just make you think one brand is great and the other a pos.

[tessmer]

here in chicago, it is well known that goodman is garbage. it is considered a 5yr band aid till the customer can afford a more reliable piece of equipment

[gary_g]

im not a fan of goodman products. units are noisey, contactor coil on units go bad within first year or two, and also the control board. my advice to you is check out consumer reports and talk to other contractors in your area.

You can't be serious.

[frijoli]

here in chicago, it is well known that goodman is garbage. it is considered a 5yr band aid till the customer can afford a more reliable piece of equipment

Yet they come with Lifetime warranty on compressors, and ten years on the rest of the unit.
Clay