What Seer and Brand for Replacement Compressor?

[hkeller]

Need to replace a heat pump compressor. What seer and brand do you recommend?

 

[titanpat57]

at least 13-14 seer, but used with the heat pump, the seer # is kind of immaterial..trane, luxaire would be a first choice....but trane blowers have a lot of hardware, technology associated with them.


if you're a kiss guy, go for the luxaire

 

[hkeller]

Thanks. Seller of house we are buying opted for a Carrier 13 Seer. I hear Carrier makes and pretty simple, reliable unit. Any thoughts?

 

[titanpat57]

I didn't hear that, I steer away from them for my purposes.

 

[hkeller]

Thanks for the reply; we'll see how it does.

 

[titanpat57]

Thanks for the reply; we'll see how it does.

your very welcome..good luck with the new diggs..

any new unit should be less problematic than an old one for sure.

 

[hkeller]

Thanks, man. I'll keep you posted.

 

[Rubiconcruiser]

13 to 14 SEER and a scroll compressor, is the best for problamatic climates, kinda pricey but worth the relief of headaches.

 

[hkeller]

Sorry I checked out on this. I'd rather take a beating than move again. The prior owner went with a 13 SEER unit, which, for now, seems to be working fine. I need to do a little insulating around ducts, etc., but I am hoping am good for a few years.