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Originally Posted by biker1
Too general of a statement. It isn't clear that a builder grade Carrier system will be more reliable than the high-end system from another brand. BTW, the Carrier Infinity failures were never really an issue. They were all covered under warranty and parts were always available the next day. With their zoning system, the temperatures across the house were always even. The 2 piston Bristol compressor was eventually replaced with a Copeland scroll and I suspect that was an improvement although the 66% or 100% compressor speed was not as ideal as the 50% or 100% speed of the Bristol.
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What I was pointing out there are different levels or tiers of equipment that you can buy which are at different cost points and because how they are made may have different lifespans than equipment in other tiers. I don't believe many know this and when a HVAC person suggests a cheaper alternative, the customer needs to understand what they are buying and why it is cheaper. The comment on how well the builder grade Carrier systems have lasted here in the Villages is a testiment to Carrier's design and build quality.