The installers I've narrowed down to offer these two systems. The installers are highly recommended and have a reputation for quality work. We're going to add on an electronic air cleaner - the Trane system would use a Trane EAC and the Carrier would use the Honeywell EAC. Prices are very similar. Opinions?
New Furnace - Trane XV80 vs Carrier Weathermaker 8000 VS
Apr 01, 2004
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The installer is the most important part of the equation.
If all things are equal to you then buy the one that uses the least amps. Just a WAG.
I would think twice about the electronic air cleaner. After it's around 3 to
5 years old you'll start having trouble with it. I have a Trane too and when I first got the unit you could hear it snap crackle and pop often, and then the damn thing died and they want a ton to replace it. There has been a lot of complaints with them. If I had it to do all over again I would get the unit that has the 4, 6, or 8 inch thick filter that you have to change once a year. I think the filters are about $38 apiece. Just a warning to you investigate that unit!!
I'm hearing a lot of that, not really all that surprising I guess. There does seem to be a lot of enthusiasm for the Aprilaire 5000 unit though, so that may be an option. Thanks for your input!
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