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Originally Posted by Malsua
There is zero doubt in my mind that the older Trane units were better. I get into a lot of homes and I see 12-14 year old homes with replacement Carriers already. Lots of the homes just north of 44 are already on their 2nd sets of units and most of those were built about 2011/12.
I have seen one carrier unit over 20 years old. It is on a 2004 build outside of Sumter. Most of everything up closer to 466 and north is already on the 2nd or 3rd. Many of the originals were Carrier. Yes, they did install Tranes, but even when they switched over to installing Carriers, the Tranes are still working, few of the Carriers are.
I realize the gas(410a) and manufacturing standards have changed, but I'm of the opinion that if you have an older Trane, run it until it stops or insurance makes you change it. Expect your Carrier unit to be dead by 15 and anything over that is bonus.
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Trane is definetly more expensive than Carrier. How much? Depends on what you are buying. Is it worth the extra cost? Thats up to you. Typically, Villagers go for the cheapest unit they can get so maybe that's why we don't see a lot of Trane. Also, many don't even understand what they are buying. All they know is some company offered them a system cheaper than the rest so it has to be the best and they get it. Historically, after 15 years, technology has changed and units are more efficient so at that point you are probably better off and will save money in the long run replacing your system under your own power vs holding on to it for another 10 years and repairing it until it dies on the hottest day of the year.