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Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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Posted by davefr (My Page) on Tue, Jan 30, 07 at 15:47
| I'm about to order a new 4T HP + AH. The price is about the same and both AH's have an acceptable footprint. The distributers are also the same as is the INSTALLER. (ie yours truly).
Short of flipping a coin are there any other considerations in making a decision? (ie coil quality control, cabinets, etc)
I understand Goodman is pretty good these days but also I don't see too many people bad mouth Rheem either.
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RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Go with the Rheem, Goodman still has a long way to go quality wise. Rheem is a proven performer. Check Consumer Reports, always ranked in top two for customer satisaction, or you can ask anyone who repairs them.Just my humble opinion. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Rheem no question. RPNE 13 SEER has Copeland scroll, TXV metering device, charge compensator, high & low pressure switches, demand defrost... Impressive unit. If Goodman were $600 less, then it would be up to the budget but not for the same buck. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Yeah the Rheem i definitely the better deal. Thats a quality unit, I didnt know it had that many features. I've never had a Rheem unit give major problems. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| This past summer, i just replaced a Rheem that was from 1968 and was still running. They are a great middle of the road unit. I have seen alot of brand new Goodman units pop run capacitors or start burning wires to the compressors. The paint seems to chip off in large chunks and they always seem to have a vibration problem. Get the Rheem/Ruud/Weatherking. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Thanks for the advice. I just ordered a Rheem 4T RPNE/RHLA R-22 system. My goals were to get a good quality basic system that's been proven to be a good performer in the field. I didn't want fancy filters, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, variable speed compressors or any other worthless gimicks. I hope this system meets my goals. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Just order a Rheem 3.5Ton unit OIl burner with Straight A/C for same reasosns you had. Installer tells me that Variable Speed fan will be on this unit. Like you I wanted something proven ; not experimental and I am the beta tester for the next 10 years... homey don't play that. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| I need some good recommendation for Rheem dealer that is in Charlotte NC. Does anyone know? I appreciate all of your thoughts. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| zhenggmi, I assume you know but I will still mention that Rheem and Ruud are identical units in all respects. Just different letters on the units. I think also, that different contractors rep for each, so it might expand your search. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| Just so that you don't get blindsighted, all new brands have capacitor problems including Rheem, TRANE, Carrier, Goodman, and all others. In my climate, it is a given that the newer caps will fail. |
RE: Goodman vs. Rheem 4T AH/HP - Same installer
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| I will never recommend a Rudd nor a Rheem. I have two repairs to do on two Rheems. Both are RRKA/RRMA series. Each approximately 10 years old. The heat exchanger and control board on one. It took the longest time to get the old heat exchanger out. And, the second needs a coil among other things. The distributor/parts house have to order the coil and it will take two weeks for delivery. I looked at another failed system on Friday. It was a 13 year old Rheem, model RPGB. This one will be replaced. I will chose a Goodman 9 times out of 10 over any other brand. Goodman's parts are readily available. They are easy to work on. And, the warranty is excellent. For the record, my least favorite is Lennox. |
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