What the Best Split level AC Units...Carrier LG, Panasonic?

[pjfred]

If unit is iced up, pressure of gas is too low.
Is unit 410 or r134?
A 410 unit could run upwards of 130 psi on suction.
Installed a 410 some years ago and it had the same problem, just a little more gas and chill out.

[shottaz]

If unit is iced up, pressure of gas is too low.
Is unit 410 or r134?
A 410 unit could run upwards of 130 psi on suction.
Installed a 410 some years ago and it had the same problem, just a little more gas and chill out.

wa kinda residential split workin with 134a padner?? i know is either R22 or R410a... 134a is for auto a/c ,chillers and freezers... anyhow with the leaking issue,as many tuners said...issues could range from 1- Evaporator unit is on a bad grade....units are usually installed with a slight grade towards the drain hose,encouraging drain water to run out freely.. 2-Unit is low on gas causing the evap to ice up, R22 operating pressure is anywhere around 68-75 psi on the low side and R410a low side pressure between 118-130 psi... In terms of "good units" i would recommend brands like Mitsubishi Electric (T-Mac LTD), Daikin,LG,York.. These units are a bit pricey. Cheaper "ok" units would be like Comfort Star,Serenity, Gree,Peake,Pioneer. Make sure that your Installer/technician is competent and qualified or you would have a not so good time dealing with malfunctioning units,icing up,leaking etc... hope this helps.

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^ dont buy York. They are now sticker brand trash just like the 90% of split AC on the market you currently see.

Daikin, LG, Panasonic, Samsung and I think Gree are the only ones I know off still making their own units. Maybe sanyo aswell but dunno if you does get that to buy down here.

Daikin I am sure would rank 1, Panasonic and LG comes after.

[shottaz]

http://www.tmaclimited.com/2007%20Mr.%2 ... atalog.pdf

one of the better brands of units i have installed and used.

[pjfred]

If unit is iced up, pressure of gas is too low.
Is unit 410 or r134?
A 410 unit could run upwards of 130 psi on suction.
Installed a 410 some years ago and it had the same problem, just a little more gas and chill out.

wa kinda residential split workin with 134a padner?? i know is either R22 or R410a... 134a is for auto a/c ,chillers and freezers... anyhow with the leaking issue,as many tuners said...issues could range from 1- Evaporator unit is on a bad grade....units are usually installed with a slight grade towards the drain hose,encouraging drain water to run out freely.. 2-Unit is low on gas causing the evap to ice up, R22 operating pressure is anywhere around 68-75 psi on the low side and R410a low side pressure between 118-130 psi... In terms of "good units" i would recommend brands like Mitsubishi Electric (T-Mac LTD), Daikin,LG,York.. These units are a bit pricey. Cheaper "ok" units would be like Comfort Star,Serenity, Gree,Peake,Pioneer. Make sure that your Installer/technician is competent and qualified or you would have a not so good time dealing with malfunctioning units,icing up,leaking etc... hope this helps.

My bad r22.

[BushmanStarz]

delta is de way to go

[blacklancer]

Bought brand called comfee 4yrs ago works well once it is serviced on time. only thing is any time the guys come to service it some clip is broken, rubber seal sprayed off with pressure washer vents broken or something Just fed up of them untrained young boy ac men who don't care about what they are doing.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

OH My Duane giving AC advice

lol hadda try

[kripplerz]

I bought a 240000 btu Panasonic inverter about 4 years now, serviced only once about 8 months ago. The unit cools a 20x20 room. On average the temp is set on 23-24 and it cools the room quite efficiently. 17 is freezing cold not comforting at all. I'm quite satisfied with the unit and looking to buy a second. Bill increased about $50 average.

[SmokeyGTi]

Have a comfee myself. Normal sticker on a generic unit thing. Works well once serviced on time

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

I bought a 240000 btu Panasonic inverter about 4 years now, serviced only once about 8 months ago. The unit cools a 20x20 room. On average the temp is set on 23-24 and it cools the room quite efficiently. 17 is freezing cold not comforting at all. I'm quite satisfied with the unit and looking to buy a second. Bill increased about $50 average.

Inverter should be cheaper to run, not so?

[javishm]

Comfee works well no complaints thus far. Almost two years

Also have a gree and no issues. With the unit. Only with the remote

[ck4star]

Any info on the GE units

[3stagevtec]

I have an 18000btu York in a 17x17 room and the lowest I ever ran it was 22deg (silly cold!). At night I run it at 26deg and daytime it is set at 27-28deg. Always use it together with a Lasco (wind machine) fan and I never feel the need to run lower temps..

[aidan]

http://www.tmaclimited.com/2007%20Mr.%20Slim%20International%20Catalog.pdf

one of the better brands of units i have installed and used.

What sized unit you went with? Considering the mitsubishi units myself.

[Anton]

Any info on the GE units

^^
Ditto

[aidan]

Bought 2 panasonic inverter units from american stores. the are very very silent. working real nice.

[Premchand1976]

ok peep,so everyone seems to have a different recommendation for the Caribbean climate regarding recommended units for area spaces.

Example, I am looking for cooling for a 20 x 30 area completely open. on one corner I'm doing the kitchen ( 10 ft x 12ft and a dining area 10 x 20 ) The other 20 x 20 area will be for tv/living /kids play area and may house a sectional sofa or second dining table. The ceiling is 9ft high.

A friend at climate said an 18 and a 24 should suffice or do 2 24btu to properly cool area. Another technician says ONE 36kbtu will cool it properly, one said ah 5ton.....lol

WHo do we really trust and believe ?

Can anyone accurately recommend this ?

[Premchand1976]

Went with 2 GE 24k btu and loving it thus far. Silent and quick cooling with little condenser noise. Let's see how it holds out next 6 mths or so

[still tippin']

A friend needs an AC installed today. Any recommendations? Most people unavailable. Friend is in the East, Arouca to be exact. Looking for a 12000 btu. Thanks.

[Duane 3NE 2NR]

A friend needs an AC installed today. Any recommendations? Most people unavailable. Friend is in the East, Arouca to be exact. Looking for a 12000 btu. Thanks.

Call OARS A/C Services 310-2151

[still tippin']

Thanks. Friend got through to someone.

[orangefox]

Lennox.

Made in USA. Excellent.

Stay away from the cheap Chinese brands.

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Lennox.

Made in USA. Excellent.

Stay away from the cheap Chinese brands.

Most stuff made in USA are no better than ones made in China from my experience lots of garbage are made in USA, they have never stood out in quality.

The only country that stood out in quality was Germany and by an extent Japan, infact during the second world war the Japanese fighter planes "known as the ZERO" were superior to anything made by Germany who was considered the best btw. Say you bought a powersupply for a computer one made in USA and a cooler master V series PSU made in China.

Any PSU made in USA using US made capacitors would be inferior to a made in China PSU cooler master V series which uses 100% Japanese Panasonic capacitors. Location has no relevance, it just happens that products made in Germany and Japan often stick to a high standard but this could change at any time.

With that said, no one competes with the quality of Panasonic, even their TVs are superior to even SONY nowadays. Panasonic prides themselves in Japanese parts they use as much as they can. Samsung might have say a newer technology in smart TV than panasonic but they use garbage chinese capacitors for almost everything. Where as Panasonic uses more Japanese which is why samsung TVs will fail much quicker in our hot climate.

There is no company right now that can compete with the quality of Panasonic devices.

[orangefox]

Lennox.

Made in USA. Excellent.

Stay away from the cheap Chinese brands.

Most stuff made in USA are no better than ones made in China from my experience lots of garbage are made in USA, they have never stood out in quality.

The only country that stood out in quality was Germany and by an extent Japan, infact during the second world war the Japanese fighter planes "known as the ZERO" were superior to anything made by Germany who was considered the best btw. Say you bought a powersupply for a computer one made in USA and a cooler master V series PSU made in China.

Any PSU made in USA using US made capacitors would be inferior to a made in China PSU cooler master V series which uses 100% Japanese Panasonic capacitors. Location has no relevance, it just happens that products made in Germany and Japan often stick to a high standard but this could change at any time.

With that said, no one competes with the quality of Panasonic, even their TVs are superior to even SONY nowadays. Panasonic prides themselves in Japanese parts they use as much as they can. Samsung might have say a newer technology in smart TV than panasonic but they use garbage chinese capacitors for almost everything. Where as Panasonic uses more Japanese which is why samsung TVs will fail much quicker in our hot climate.

There is no company right now that can compete with the quality of Panasonic devices.

Judging from my experience. With Chinese brands no parts available. They are made of cheap plastic parts and damage very easily.

Lennox has proven to be exceptional in quality.

[S_2NR]

With that said, no one competes with the quality of Panasonic

stopped reading here

[DVSTT]

I have Lennox and comfort star home for a few years now. They both hold up well.

[ronsin1]

A friend needs an AC installed today. Any recommendations? Most people unavailable. Friend is in the East, Arouca to be exact. Looking for a 12000 btu. Thanks.

Call OARS A/C Services 310-2151

guys are not working today unless it is an emergency
they will be back out tomorrow

[EFFECTIC DESIGNS]

With that said, no one competes with the quality of Panasonic

stopped reading here

fine

but the data shows otherwise. Panasonic products are of better quality in terms of longevity than anyother brands out there. Maybe they can't compete with industrial grade stuff seeing Panasonic makes for commercial use sure don't expect the world for $3500 12k BTU

But sure as hell better than anyother AC out there for $3500

[orangefox]

Lennox 12K $3,000
Lennox 18K $3,500

With 3 year warranty.