Trane vs Amer Standard

**mitch11mm** · 03-12-2005, 11:11 AM

Great forum. I have seen Trane listed many times as one of the many prefered heating systems. I am curious as to why I see Am Stanard listed rarely. Isn't it true they are both basically the same?

Also, I currently have two quotes. Both happen to be for American Standard and are within $100.00 of each other. One is for a 2-stage 60,000 btu unit(a heat loss was done with this quote) and a 2-stage 80,000btu unit. I live in Northern Indiana. Is it possible the 80,000 btu unit is overkill?

I also have a quote for a 2-stage 60,000 btu Rheem unit for $1000.00 less. Is there any reason I should not consider this unit?

**airworx** · 03-12-2005, 11:20 AM

same equipment differant name. american standard bought trane company about 8 - 10 years ago.

buy trane usually cheaper and same equipment.

**BaldLoonie** · 03-12-2005, 11:56 AM

Trane and A-S indoor units are 100% identical. They should not be $1000 more than a comparable Rheem however. If you are looking at 2 stage 90s, they will be more because of the variable speed inducer. Overall I'd find the Rheem more reliable of late.

Usually the smaller bid is the one with the heat loss calc done. The guy too lazy to do it will bid big to be safe. I hate seeing furnaces oversized, cut it close. Oversizing effectively lowers AFUE.

**tinner73** · 03-12-2005, 12:05 PM

put in the Rheem and put that $1000 in your pocket. or send me half.

**framehvac** · 03-12-2005, 01:43 PM

Originally posted by tinner73
put in the Rheem and put that $1000 in your pocket. or send me half.

You get what you pay for.

**mitch11mm** · 03-12-2005, 01:47 PM

So...framehvac...what are you saying? Do you believe I will get my moneys worth of performance and satisfaction with the more expensive option? I want my installer to make a profit but I do not want to overpay for equipment.

**framehvac** · 03-12-2005, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by mitch11mm
So...framehvac...what are you saying? Do you believe I will get my moneys worth of performance and satisfaction with the more expensive option? I want my installer to make a profit but I do not want to overpay for equipment.

I just hate it when they say Rheem

they have alot of problems with them they are junk.There is so many threads on what to buy just go look at what everyone has said in the past.We can fight all day on the name here its not worth it sorry.

**ct2** · 03-12-2005, 02:27 PM

Mitch: have you gone to the web site of "consumer reports.com and looked at the results of the testing they do on every type of HVAC system and considered any of that information?

or the energy star web site?

**framehvac** · 03-12-2005, 02:33 PM

http://www.aceee.org/consumerguide/mostenef.htm

**tinner73** · 03-12-2005, 02:35 PM

c'mon on frame....i'm on a roll today

for what it's worth Consumer Reports ranks....Trane #1, Rheem#2. they are both good brands. i'm saying Trane is no way $1000 better.

**framehvac** · 03-12-2005, 02:39 PM

Originally posted by tinner73
c'mon on frame....i'm on a roll today for what it's worth Consumer Reports ranks....Trane #1, Rheem#2. they are both good brands. i'm saying Trane is no way $1000 better.

How much do you get to push Rheem on each thread?

**tinner73** · 03-12-2005, 02:50 PM

frame...acually zero. i'm all big commercial all the time. do you think Rheem owes me some money now? we install a lot of huge Trane units Intellapack and such. Rheem 10 seer with a scroll compressor.........mmmmmmmmm Rheem.

**framehvac** · 03-12-2005, 03:01 PM

Originally posted by tinner73
frame...acually zero. i'm all big commercial all the time. do you think Rheem owes me some money now? we install a lot of huge Trane units Intellapack and such. Rheem 10 seer with a scroll compressor.........mmmmmmmmm Rheem.

Yes!Anyone that sales rheem or pushs it,they should pay you alot of money.

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