Best air conditioning units

[Neil]

Ok contractors,

Let's hear who you think makes the best air conditioning unit and why.

Please discuss things like:
- reliability
- price ( bang for the buck )
- warranty
- noise levels

Also, please note if a big brand name offers a very similar model under a different name at a lower cost.

Here is a list of some common brands to help refresh your memory:

Adams
Addison
Aire-Flo
Amana
American Standard
AquaCal
Arcoaire
Axeman-Anderson
Ariston
Armstrong
Biasi
Bryant
Buderus
Burnham
Carrier
Central Boiler
Centurion
Clare
Coleman
Columbia
Comfortmaker
Daikin
Dayton
DeLonghi
DMO Industries
Dornback
Ducane
Dunkirk
Emerson
Evcon
Fedders
Friedrich
Frigidaire
Fulton
General Electric
Gibson
Glowcore
Goldstar
Goodman
Haier
Hallmark
Hamilton Engineering
Heil
Homart
Intertherm
Janitrol
Keeprite
Kenmore
Kerr
Laars
Lennox
Luxaire
Maytag
Mitsubishi
Munchkin
Newmac
Olsen / Airco
Oneida Royal
Parker
Payne
Peerless
Pennco
Polaris
Rheem
Ruud
Samsung
Sanyo
Sears
Sharp
Slant/Fin
Spartan
Tappan
Tempstar
Thermal Solutions
Thermo Pride
Trane
Trianco
Utica
Viessmann
Weatherking
Weil-McLain
Westinghouse
Whirlpool
Williamson-Thermaflo
York

[Holtkamp Heating and Air]

At Holtkamp Heating and Air, we are big believers/users of Trane equipment due to their high performance standards, durable materials and time-proven technologies. Their equipment has always performed well for our customers in and around Buford, GA.

By the way, thank you for this new forum you have created. I think it's going to do well!

[mitchellmechanical]

We have trusted the quality products made by Trane and Lennox since we began our business in 1992. They stand by their products, are national companies (meaning service and quality are up to par), offer competitive prices and reliable performance.

[erinra]

DeLonghi is not bad either.

[mitchellmechanical]

DeLonghi, if I'm not mistaken, makes free-standing units. They don't manufacture central HVAC units.

Mitchell Mechanical
Atlanta HVAC Contractor

[erinra]

Correct but it still is an AC unit,right?

[manikertamang]

Mr. Quick is the best conditioning unit for me.