#21  of 67 brands of central air conditioners 57% of customers recommend Read more about Guardian central air conditioners I purchased this brand and model because, as I understand it, it is one of the few, if not the only, model that was compatible with the 35-year-old equipment/configuration of the system. It could be installed without a very expensive retrofit of the entire system, the rest of which wasAs for the unit itself, we have no complaint. Was told I was purchasing a York. I am not happy with the continuous running of the unit. I have the thermostat set on 72 which is our comfort level. The AC runs all day and most of the night. Our 1st unit purchased when the house was built in 2000 did not do this. Our home stayed comfortable and our electric bill was never over $250. am waiting to see if this unit will eventually cool the house enough to stop running all the time. Name: Ryan the Airguy Guardian made by York wasn't built to be "top of the line", but if

comparing with other "budget based brands", it's at the top. installed and serviced about everything out there in the last 20 years, and this is a good product. Overall well designed, quiet, and durable. in mind that performance and reliability start with a qualityProper unit size, correct airflow (supply & return ducts), system charge, and so on, must all be correct for any system to work right, regardless of the make. Most any manufacturer will stand behind its product if installed to their recommended specs. "2 months old and is junk" Run from this company and run fast. Remember, you get what you pay for! This unit is 2 months old. It was loud from day 1 and freezes up. company does not stand behind their product. My bedroom is now going to be in my dining area as my upstairs is being sealed off. nothing I can do. We were told there was a 10-year warranty if we registered online. Warranty Registration also says 10 years, but when we printed out the

"Limited Warranty" after registering online, the warranty said 60 months which is only 5 years. How do we get the 10-year warranty? "AC Condenser -5 ton" Guardian is highly efficient, cools rapidly dependable. window ac units dimensions company is York which has longstanding reliable reputation.how much does a 4 ton hvac unit weigh I am totally dissatisfied with the Goodman Air Conditioner that I boughthidden ac unitFurthermore, I am also upset with the company. to them to see if they would back up their product and their responseBy the time I repair this product, I could probably by aI urge anyone who needs a new Air Conditioner or a furnace to stay away from Goodman products because they do not backup their product

or produce a good product.If most consumers want to know the efficiency of their central air conditioner, they simply look to the SEER rating. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is a metric used to measure how much cooling a system puts out for each unit of energy it consumes. In theory, the higher the SEER rating, the more efficiently the air conditioner operates. The problem with the SEER rating is that it doesn’t give consumers an accurate picture of energy efficiency. As a baseline, the SEER measures an air conditioner’s performance at 82 degrees. Most air conditioners don’t need a lot of power to cool down a space at that temp. However, raise the temperature to 90 or 95 degrees—which is a much more likely summer temperature for most U.S. cities—and you lose an entire ton equivalent of air conditioning. By increasing the temp just 10 degrees, the cooling capacity of the unit goes down while the energy consumption goes way up. So, when you’re using a conventional central air conditioner at peak load, you may think you’re getting by with an energy efficient rating of SEER 13, but the fact is, it’s much less.

So, why do we use such an inaccurate measure of efficiency? It’s important to note that SEER is a marketing term used by the air conditioning industry. It was developed by the manufacturers who make traditional, compressor-based products to help make their air conditioners appear more efficient than they actually are. Because our air conditioners don’t have a compressor, we don’t have a SEER rating. A much more accurate way to determine energy efficiency is using the EER rating—or Energy Efficiency Ratio. Like the SEER, the EER is calculated by taking the total BTU (British Thermal Unit) of heat rejected, or actual cooling per hour and dividing it by the watts of electricity used to reject the heat. But, the difference is that the EER is calculated for a controlled environment, whereas the SEER value takes into account seasonal variations. That means the value varies depending on the temperature and humidity of where the air conditioner is located. Most unbiased experts agree that EER is a much more accurate way to rate energy efficiency.

In fact, some utilities have voiced concerns with the SEER and have asked for discussions about transitioning to the EER. But, it’s sure to be a long, hard fight because traditional air conditioning manufacturers don’t want the standards changed. Until that happens, the best way for consumers to measure energy efficiency is by simply looking at their cooling bill. Coolerado customers use up to 90% less in cooling consumption. That’s a rating you can believe in … even without a trademark.The federal government offers tax credits for some residential HVAC systems and products, and deductions for energy savings in commercial buildings. Current 25D law expires on December 31, 2016. A taxpayer may claim a credit of 30 percent of total investment for a system that serves a dwelling unit located in the United States that is owned and used as a residence by the taxpayer. Expenditures include labor costs for on-site preparation, assembly or original system installation, and for piping or wiring to interconnect a system to the home.

From 2017 to 2021, 25D credits will be available only for certain solar energy technologies. A geothermal heat pump must meet federal ENERGY STAR criteria that are in effect at the time of the expenditure and includes heating only and cooling only products. Currently, ENERGY STAR criteria for geothermal heat pumps are as follows: Water-to-Air Closed Loop: EER >= 17.1  and/or COP >= 3.6 Water-to-Air Open Loop: EER>= 21.1  and/or  COP>=4.1 Water-to-Water Closed Loop: EER >= 16.1 and/or COP>=3.1 Water-to-Water Open Loop: EER>=20.1  and/or COP>=3.5 Direct Expansion: EER>= 16   and/or COP >= 3.6 Go to either the Water-to-Air and Brine-to-Air Heat Pumps or Direct Geoexchange Heat Pumps directories and select Yes for 'Eligible for Federal Tax Credit' The information below applies to qualified products installed from January 1, 2015, to December 31, 2016. Background: On December 18, 2015, President Obama signed H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2016, retroactively extending the 25C tax credits, which previously expired at the end of 2014, through December 31, 2016.

Tax Credit Details for Homeowners: The tax credit is for $300 January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016 Air Conditioners and Air Conditioner Coils and select Yes for 'Eligible for Federal Tax Credit'. Heat Pumps and Heat Pump Coils or Variable Speed Mini-Split and Multi-Split Heat Pumps and select Yes for 'Eligible for Federal Tax Credit'. Gas >= 95% AFUE The tax credit is for $150 Boilers/Furnaces and select Yes for Tax Credit Eligible under Advanced Search No more than 2% of furnace total energy use. Read this IRS Guidance if the fan qualifies, but the furnace does not. Read AHRI Safe Harbor Proposals to IRS. The tax credit is for $50 January 1, 2015 – December 31, 2016; Go to: Residential Water Heaters or Commercial Water Heaters and select Yes for Tax Credit Eligible under Advanced Search Residential Electric Heat Pump Water Heater Energy Factor >= 2.0 Go to: Residential Water Heaters/Commercial Water Heaters and select Yes for Tax Credit Eligible under Advanced Search

A Manufacturer’s Certification is a signed statement from the manufacturer certifying that the product or component qualifies for the tax credit. The IRS encourages manufacturers to provide these Certifications on their website to facilitate identification of qualified products. Taxpayers must keep a copy of the certification statement for their records, but do not have to submit a copy with their tax return. How to Obtain the Tax Credit Eligible contractors need to fill out IRS Form 8908 to get the tax credit. The IRS has provided the following guidance regarding the tax credits for constructing energy efficient new homes available under the Energy Policy Act of 2005: IRS Notice 2008–35 provides guidance for the credit for building energy efficient homes other than manufactured homes. Under section 179D of IRS code, a tax deduction of up to $1.80 per square foot is available to owners or designers of new or existing commercial buildings that save at least 50 percent of the heating and cooling energy of a building that meets ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2001 for the 2015 tax year, and ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007 for the 2016 tax year.