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<blockquote data-quote="madokie" data-source="post: 4077471" data-attributes="member: 3462"><p>i worked for 2 brothers that had a AC and heat business,, they kept records of installs and call backs over 7 years so they could find out the most reliable unit,, it was Lenox, i helped install plenty,and i would say best built,as far as assembly and ease of install, we never had a problem w install or working after install,w Lenox..great units.and as far as efficiency,,you can get them to very high efficiency ,14.0, 18.0 ,22.0,,just how much do u want to pay..the higher efficient units have larger condensers and insulated lines and such..install these unit where the sun never shines on them too.even if u have to relocate from original spot, put them on north or east side of house..i have scrapped out old ac units ,,not much difference between old and new,,most of the time its just the compressor that burns up,,but since its old most home owners want completely new..$5K for new is still too much, not much in a new unit,condensor,compressor ,fan w motor,,a few valves, electronic control..sheet metal cover,copper lines,watch a vid on how to scrap one, you will see yourself, not much there f $5K..after all u can get a new 10,000 BTU window,unit for $300..2 of those and 4 5,000 window units should cool most houses @$1,000..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="madokie, post: 4077471, member: 3462"] i worked for 2 brothers that had a AC and heat business,, they kept records of installs and call backs over 7 years so they could find out the most reliable unit,, it was Lenox, i helped install plenty,and i would say best built,as far as assembly and ease of install, we never had a problem w install or working after install,w Lenox..great units.and as far as efficiency,,you can get them to very high efficiency ,14.0, 18.0 ,22.0,,just how much do u want to pay..the higher efficient units have larger condensers and insulated lines and such..install these unit where the sun never shines on them too.even if u have to relocate from original spot, put them on north or east side of house..i have scrapped out old ac units ,,not much difference between old and new,,most of the time its just the compressor that burns up,,but since its old most home owners want completely new..$5K for new is still too much, not much in a new unit,condensor,compressor ,fan w motor,,a few valves, electronic control..sheet metal cover,copper lines,watch a vid on how to scrap one, you will see yourself, not much there f $5K..after all u can get a new 10,000 BTU window,unit for $300..2 of those and 4 5,000 window units should cool most houses @$1,000.. [/QUOTE]
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