RHEEM/ RUUD Spec

[MBTX]

My AC contractor told me he would quote a RUUD 4 ton unit; 13 SEER; R410A.

Proposal has what seems to be a RHEEM model. Should I care that they are different as I've heard they are exactly the same unit but with a different sticker on the box:

Condenser: 13AJN48A01
Air Handler: RHSL-HM4821JA

Thanks for your help.

[TUL]

They are exactly the same......

[precision hvac]

The 13 AJN is the value line unit.
Ask for a bid on a RANL unit for comparison.

[Theantihack]

I agree, would prefer a RANL. I only quote the AJN if I know the cust doesn't care and pinches every penny.

[sktn77a]

Agree with the previous 2 posts - the RANL series is better built than the AJN series. But if both are installed correctly, I doubt you'll notice any difference. I have one of the old Rheem "cube" units that's original to the house (25 years old) and still going strong. The two RANL-equivalent condensers from the other floors are long gone!

[Twilly]

Agree with the previous 2 posts - the RANL series is better built than the AJN series. But if both are installed correctly, I doubt you'll notice any difference. I have one of the old Rheem "cube" units that's original to the house (25 years old) and still going strong. The two RANL-equivalent condensers from the other floors are long gone!

Twilly says how is it built better?

[BaldLoonie]

High & low pressure switches, something The Loonie thinks is important on 410 applications.

Then there's our distributor who is having stocking issues. Ordered 2 13AJN42s and got 2 RANL-043JEZs at the same price Lucky customers.

[Twilly]

High & low pressure switches, something The Loonie thinks is important on 410 applications.

Then there's our distributor who is having stocking issues. Ordered 2 13AJN42s and got 2 RANL-043JEZs at the same price Lucky customers.

Twilly agrees they have additional features but the quality Twilly suspects is the same

[jpb2]

High & low pressure switches, something The Loonie thinks is important on 410 applications.

Then there's our distributor who is having stocking issues. Ordered 2 13AJN42s and got 2 RANL-043JEZs at the same price Lucky customers.

ouch that hurt