This is not a topic relevant to timeshares, but I know from prior experience that there are lots of folks here pretty savvy on many other issues as well, so....
I am currently involved in the remodeling of a house. The work requires installation of a furnace (forced hot air, natural gas), air conditioning and steam humidification (for use during the heating season). I am already well into the process of requesting and receiving quotes from various contractors in the area who I know to be long established, competent and reputable. HVAC is, quite honestly, an area outside of my realm of expertise (...or interest, to be perfectly honest).
One thing I have already observed among the various HVAC contractors under consideration is their strong loyalty to particular, specific brands. This may be due to contractual relationships with certain companies, or best available pricing (...or both; I don't really know, nor do I much care).
My question for HVAC experts (i.e., I'm not looking for homeowner "we have brand XYZ and we like it" type input) is simply this:
In your informed opinion and direct professional experience, what are the quality / reliability differences (if any) specifically and only between the Carrier and Lennox brands? Costs being (presumably)comparable, why specifically would you select one over the other?
I would also welcome your informed input and direct experience as to how you would rate or rank or compare the American Standard / Trane brand (...yes, I know that American Standard and Trane are essentially the exact same thing) when stacked up against the aforementioned Carrier and Lennnox brands.
These brands identified above are the only ones utilized by the contractors under consideration, so input on other brands not mentioned above is neither sought nor helpful.
Thanks in advance for any insights, information or informed opinions and experiences you might be willing to share on the above specific questions / brands.
I am currently involved in the remodeling of a house. The work requires installation of a furnace (forced hot air, natural gas), air conditioning and steam humidification (for use during the heating season). I am already well into the process of requesting and receiving quotes from various contractors in the area who I know to be long established, competent and reputable. HVAC is, quite honestly, an area outside of my realm of expertise (...or interest, to be perfectly honest).
One thing I have already observed among the various HVAC contractors under consideration is their strong loyalty to particular, specific brands. This may be due to contractual relationships with certain companies, or best available pricing (...or both; I don't really know, nor do I much care).
My question for HVAC experts (i.e., I'm not looking for homeowner "we have brand XYZ and we like it" type input) is simply this:
In your informed opinion and direct professional experience, what are the quality / reliability differences (if any) specifically and only between the Carrier and Lennox brands? Costs being (presumably)comparable, why specifically would you select one over the other?
I would also welcome your informed input and direct experience as to how you would rate or rank or compare the American Standard / Trane brand (...yes, I know that American Standard and Trane are essentially the exact same thing) when stacked up against the aforementioned Carrier and Lennnox brands.
These brands identified above are the only ones utilized by the contractors under consideration, so input on other brands not mentioned above is neither sought nor helpful.
Thanks in advance for any insights, information or informed opinions and experiences you might be willing to share on the above specific questions / brands.