Compare Central Air Conditioners
Updated May 2013
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Trane Central Air ConditionerPros: sEER up to 20, good humidity control, 12-year warranty on compressor, good reliability recordCons: undisclosed noise level, may not be Energy Star-compliantnot avail.SEER up to 20; EER not disclosedN/AN/ANot disclosedProgrammable and nonprogrammable thermostats available; remote access possible via smartphone or InternetR410A2 to 5 tonsGalvanized steel louvered panels; powder-paint finish; zinc-coated fasteners; aluminum coil; rustproof base pan; polycarbonate top12 years on compressor; 10 on outdoor coil and indoor functional parts; requires registration within 60 days -
Amana Central Air ConditionerPros: less expensive than other models, reasonably quiet, excellent warrantyCons: may not qualify for an Energy Star rating, unreliablenot avail.SEER 15 to 19; EER 11.2 to 13.25N/AN/A71 to 74 dBDigital thermostat or ComfortNet automatic control systemR-410A3 to 5 tonsSteel louver coil guard; powder-paint finish; rust-resistant screws10 years on parts; limited lifetime replacement warranty if compressor fails; registration required within 60 days
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Lennox Central Air ConditionerPros: sEER up to 21.2, silentComfort technology, qualifies for Energy Star tax credit, solar-ready optionCons: mixed reviews on reliabilitynot avail.SEER 16.5 to 21.2; EER 13.5 to 15.2N/AN/A69 to 73 dBProgrammable touchscreen thermostat; remote access is availableR-410A2 to 5 tonsHeavy-gauge galvanized steel; louver coil guard; powder-paint finish; zinc-coated steel base10-year limited warranty on all components
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Carrier Central Air ConditionerPros: sEER up to 21, very quiet, good dehumidifying power, good reliability recordCons: warranty is below averagenot avail.SEER up to 21; EER up to 15N/AN/AAs low as 65 dBProgrammable digital thermostat; remote access availableR-410A1.5 to 5 tonsHeavy-gauge galvanized steel; steel louver coil guard; powder-paint finish10-year limited warranty on parts; requires registration within 90 days or warranty period drops to 5 years
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Maytag Central Air ConditionerPros: sEER up to 24.5, extremely quiet, qualifies for Energy Star tax rebate, excellent warrantyCons: more expensive than most, hard to get repairsnot avail.SEER 22 to 24.5; EER 13 to 15N/AN/AAs low as 59 dBProgrammable digital thermostatR-410A2 to 4 tonsStainless-steel exterior; louvered panels; galvanized steel top and control panel with polyester urethane finish; composite base pan12-year warranty on all parts; 12-year replacement guarantee if compressor fails; registration required
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Rheem Central Air ConditionerPros: qualifies for Energy Star tax credit, reasonably quiet, good humidity control, conditional replacement guarantee, good reliability recordCons: not as efficient as somenot avail.SEER up to 19.5; EER up to 14.3N/AN/A67 to 74 dBProgrammable digital thermostat; auto-communicating feature availableR-410A2 to 5 tonsPowder-painted, galvanized steel cabinet; louvered panels; copper tube; aluminum fin coils; drawn, painted base pan10-year parts warranty; 10-year conditional replacement warranty; registration required within 60 days
