American Standard Gold SI Heritage 13 Heat Pump Review
The American Standard Gold SI heat pump is an Energy Star, single-stage heat pump ideal for moderate climates without extreme temperatures. With 14.5 SEER efficiency, it offers a lower price point than more efficient models from this brand, but will produce high energy bills if used where summers are hot. This is not a [...]
Bryant Evolution Model 286B 17 SEER Heat Pump Review
The Bryant Evolution 286B heat pump is part of Bryant’s very best line, though not the most efficient in the Evolution series. At 17 SEER cooling, it’s a good choice for homes in moderate and warm climates where cutting energy costs is a priority. This is a 2-stage heat pump that runs on low-capacity [...]
Amana ASZC18 18 SEER Heat Pump Review
The Amana ASZC18 is Amana’s best heat pump and there’s plenty to like about it including the best unit replacement warranty in the industry. The ASZC18 is very efficient and it will help you create a comfortable home environment, especially when paired with a compatible variable-speed air handler using the ComfortNet Communication system. This [...]
Rheem ROCA Highboy Series Oil Furnace Review
The Rheem ROCA Highboy oil furnace is an efficient furnace that will help you keep fuel costs under control every season. It is also built with high-quality, reliable components you can count on to that should make this a 20-year furnace when properly maintained. The purpose of this Rheem ROCA Highboy Series oil furnace [...]
Amana GME8 Distinctions Gas Furnace Review
If you’re looking for a quality, standard efficiency furnace the Amana GME8 Distinctions is worth evaluating. It is well-built, 2-stage furnace and features one of the best warranties in the industry. If the heat exchanger fails in the first 10 years, Amana will replace the entire furnace, for the original owner. That kind of [...]
Trane Two-Stage XV80 Gas Furnace Review
The Trane Two-Stage XV80 is one of Trane’s top 80% efficient gas furnaces. It is designed for consumers in milder climates who want outstanding indoor comfort. The only difference between this furnace and Trane’s best standard-efficiency model is that this one does not have communicating technology. That’s an expense, however, that many homeowners don’t think [...]
American Standard Silver SI 90 Furnace Review
The Silver SI 90 gas furnace is one of American Standard’s most affordable standard-efficiency gas furnaces. It is a very good choice for those who live in milder climates and don’t need the higher performance of 2-stage furnaces. Basic heating is what it provides at a very good value. If you want optimum climate [...]
Carrier Comfort 92 Gas Furnace Review
The Carrier Comfort 92 furnace combines a lower cost with very good efficiency. It would be a good choice for homeowners in cooler climates that want lower energy bills but don’t want to pay more for high-performance features. With 92% efficiency, it will lower utility bills in many homes when it replaces a furnace [...]
Trane Single-Stage XR80 Gas Furnace Review
The Trane XR80 gas furnace is a bare bones model designed to save you money on equipment costs. It’s a single-stage furnace with a 4-speed model that is fine for milder climates but isn’t suited to cooler climates where higher efficiency is essential. The 4-speed blower doesn’t offer the same comfort level as a [...]
American Standard Gold XM Freedom 90 Two Stage Furnace Review
The Gold XM Freedom 90 two stage furnace is part of American Standard’s second-best line of products. It offers a good combination of 93% efficiency that will control fuel costs, and indoor comfort with a 2-stage burner and multi-speed blower. The furnace will run on low capacity 80% of the time, effectively saving energy [...]