What is the best central airconditioning system for your home?

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What is the best central airconditioning system for your home?

Answer 1

i like trane...

lic. gen. contractor

Answer 2

What kind of "best" ?  The brand or cost ?  You get what you pay for.  AC components (the coil in the furnace and the condenser outside) are made by a small group of companies so if you buy a US name-brand you should be okay.  However, buy the installation from a local outfit so you have a "real" person to complain to if there are problems.  Compare warrantees.  Avoid discount places like Sears or Lowe's that farm-out the installation to a subcontractor from 50 miles away who gives them a cheap price and doesn't care about the job.  Buy a straight AC system with high efficiency rating/low electric consumption and "Energy Star" rating so you can take a federal tax credit.  Made sure they install the outdoor condensing unit in the shade and NOT UNDER A ROOF EAVE.