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Old 06-02-2025, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ithos View Post
I thought it was clear that I was referencing the overall commercial and residential markets as noted in my attachment. I will be more explicit next time.

There is no right or wrong choice. They both have there advantages and drawbacks. A variable speed offers improved comfort since it can provide superior humditity control and eliminates the startup noise that many find annoying. Also there is no blast of hot air every time the unit kicks on.
I agree that the variable speed units offer some advantages and they are most likely the wave of the future. My comments are strictly related to the current residential market, the cost, and the repairability of the different systems. As of today, I would prefer the "tried and true" approach. I'll let someone else experiment with the new-fangled equipment.