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Originally Posted by gorillarick
I had a high-end unit with variable fan speed in my unit just before I moved here. Fan outside failed, independent tech said you want to spend $1200 to replace that unit, or $350 for a fixed speed unit. 20 years old, it was a no brainer.
He told me the controls (like circuit boards) for these units are much many times more expensive also.
Replaced my TV unit last September. I opted for the highest rated (SEER) single stage, fixed speed unit. Got rebate; but not as much as a higher SEER.
Salesman started by pitching the high SEER units. Smiled when I asked if it would ever pay for itself, and came back to Earth.
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Comfort is the reason to go variable speed.