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Originally Posted by ssmith
So enlighten me...what AC brand would you recommend?
If you can't say ....then tell what you would have your mother buy?
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Originally Posted by Warren Kiefer
Trane at one time was a major company in the AC business. I am told Munns dropped Trane because of the poor quality. This seems to be another one of those businesses that start cutting corners and using poor quality materials. This always works in reverse when you try to increase profits by lowering the quality. It does disturb me that since Munns installed thousands of the Trane AC's in the Villages, they should keep ample replacment parts. Trane compressors seem to break down more than one would expect.
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Since it seemed obvious to me that the handwriting was on the wall with my central air conditioning system, even though it was still working (though seeming to struggle doing so), I sprang for a complete new Carrier system to replace my eight-year-old Trane that had been installed by Sun Kool when the house was built. I figured, why wait, when I'll have to do it in the near future anyway. Munn's was somewhat flexible with pricing, TECO gave a rebate for the replacement of the furnace portion, and Carrier itself gave a one-year interest-free loan!
I can't completely blame Trane; in reality the unit was a bit too small for the size of the house, so especially on hot days it was a struggle. I went up one size to one that is slightly too big for the house, and what an improvement! The Carrier runs much quieter, cools much gentler and more evenly, and maintains the temp setting without a struggle. I highly recommend Munn's and their attention to detail; they did the best imaginable job, even including installing one additional vent that was sorely needed (master BR closet) and cleaning out all the ducts and vents. I could not be more pleased—with both Carrier AND Munn's!