[sammy37]

You need to post the model number of the coil, so someone here can tell you what a good match would be for the new outdoor unit.

Goodman is fine, just as dependable as a Carrier.

Was a load calculation done on the home? No high seer unit will be worth a darn, if its oversized.

 

[sammy37]

Goodman will save you money, upfront. But most likely cost more in the long run. Consumer Reports, if you believe those, rates Goodman way lower than Carrier for having more repairs. Regardless of brand, you can buy a high efficiency Goodman, Carrier, or any other brand.

Lets not go there. The problem with Consumer reports is, homeowners write in with their complaints, we dont know who installed the equipment and how their equipment was installed.

I would venture to say that the majority of systems that are judged on CR, are assembled on site split systems.

I live in packaged unit country and the great thing about those, is that they are completely assembled and test ran in a factory. If everyone in the nation had a factory assembled packaged unit, I bet they would all have similar reliability ratings. As far as what I see on all the residential rooftops in my city, Goodman is outnumbering the rest by a long shot and they are holding up very well.

The problem with Goodman, is that they sell all over the internet and are available to everyone and after someone installs it improperly, they get all over
the internet and complain about it when it breaks down. Rheem is very available all over the internet also but the price on Rheem equipment is much higher.

 

[sammy37]

Similar thing happened to friend buying an old home in Frsno, wanted to save a few bucks not get a home inspection/ warranty. The roof packaged unit (Carrier) was shot with leaks and over charged to keep working till escrow closed, now needs to come up with 7k to replace it. Packaged unit may be simpler to connect, but that simplicity is made up for risking your life in high rise performance, one slip and its game over man.:turned::wheelchair:

You guys are a bunch of chickens!:laughing: I dont know why everyone is afraid to climb around on high rooftops. I guess I've been doing for so many years, that it doesnt bother me.
7K for a residential rooftop unit is borderline ripoff, for a basic unit. The nice thing about Fresno that you dont see in Vegas or Phoenix, is that the code requires units to have a catwalk with a railing around it, if the roof is above a certain pitch.

 

[sammy37]

A packaged unit is not in the same class as a 2 stage condenser(thats almost like comparing a riding mower to a car). Most residential package units, are simple swap outs that involve just a few low voltage connections, 3 line voltage wires. and 2 duct connections.

If the OP wants the cull ability of what they already paid for. They will need to bite the bullet and get a Carrier/Bryant communicating 2 stage condenser. And use a Carrier dealer.

I do have to protest just a little. Yes packaged units are definitely easier to change out but there is still some brain work involved when it comes to the final install and how the ducts are connected. You've seen many a photo of some bad installs.
The funnest part of a changeout for me, is not installing the unit but measuring and designing everything to give to the metal shop and having it all fit nice and look great when the job is finished.:thumbup: