Heat pump: Trane XR15 or Tempstar

[68malibu383]

Wanted to see what folks thought about this. I need to replace my heat pump and I have a few quotes. These two quotes are the same price but equipment is different: Trane XR15 15 seer or Tempstar 13 seer.

I would think the 15 seer for the same price as the 13 would be the way to go on one hand but I am not sure which may have the best service record. Trane used to be good many years ago but I am not sure about now. Both have the 10 year parts warranty.

[tigerdunes]

XR15

what size and what mdl air handler quoted?

what size heat strip?

what mdl thermostat?

IMO

[68malibu383]

Well, he did not list the model number for the unit or the thermostat. This is what I have from the quote: INSTALL NEW TRANE XR15 2 TON HEAT PUMP, HIGH EFFICIENT BLOWER AIR HANDLER & 5KW AUX
HEAT STRIPS (current 30 amp breaker/wire limits to 5KW)

[tigerdunes]

malibu

I certainly would find out air handler mdl number and thermostat selection.

BTW, what's your location? warm area climate?

IMO

[68malibu383]

malibu

I certainly would find out air handler mdl number and thermostat selection.

BTW, what's your location? warm area climate?

IMO

Thanks I am in central NC so we have hot humid summers.

[BaldLoonie]

I would get full model numbers from each company. Tempstar has a really nice line then their el cheapo outdoor units. Gotta know which they are quoting.

[68malibu383]

Here is the Trane:

Air handler is a high efficient motor. 4twr - xr15
We install honeywell 6000 programmable thermostats.

Here is the Tempstar info:

Fsm4x2400A air handler
N4h32akc compressor
Honeywell T-stat

[RyanHughes]

Looks like base/builder level Tempstar equipment. Ask the Trane dealer what the model number of the air handler is that he proposes to install -- doesn't look to be variable speed which in my opinion is the way to go with the XR15.