See It Yourself. HVAC Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Review. What's The Best? You Decide
Summary
TLDRIn this comprehensive review, seven major AC and heating brands are scrutinized for the first time, offering consumers a side-by-side comparison of their features and efficiency. The Greenworks AC score evaluates each system based on useful features, efficiency, and coil quality, with points awarded for standout aspects like high BTUs and quiet operation. Brands like Lennox, Trane, and Carrier score high, while York lags in reliability. The review aims to simplify the decision-making process for consumers, providing insights into which systems excel in performance and reliability.
Takeaways
- 🔍 The video is a side-by-side review of seven major AC and heating brands, aiming to help consumers decide which to buy and which to avoid.
- 🏷️ All systems reviewed are 3 tons, single stage, and the minimum efficiency offered by each brand, providing an 'Apples to Apples' comparison.
- 🌡️ The Greenworks AC score is introduced, which is a scoring system that awards points for useful features, efficiency, and coil quality, with deductions for low CR2 ratings.
- 💡 The review emphasizes the importance of VAP coils, with a top score of 50 points and a minimum of 20 points, highlighting their significance and controversy in the industry.
- 🛠️ The reviewers provide detailed analysis of each brand's components, including condenser and air handler features, and rate them based on specific criteria.
- 🏅 Luxaire scored the highest with 290 points, followed by Trane with 220 points, and Carrier with 180 points, indicating their strong performance in the review.
- 🔨 The review points out the importance of accessibility for serviceability, such as easy access to the expansion valve and clean the drain pan.
- 🌟 Luxaire's air handler was noted for its Quantum coil, high BTUs, and efficient performance, which contributed to its high score.
- 🛑 The review mentions that none of the manufacturers provided free air conditioners or compensation, ensuring the independence of the review.
- 📐 The dimensions of the air handlers are considered, with smaller and more compact systems being favored for easier installation.
- 🔄 The script discusses the importance of ECM motors and the distribution of tubes in the coils for efficiency and performance.
Q & A
What is the purpose of the video review?
-The purpose of the video review is to provide a side-by-side comparison of seven major AC and heating brands to help consumers decide which brand to buy and which to avoid.
What are the criteria for the Greenworks AC score?
-The Greenworks AC score is based on the presence of useful or outstanding features (10 points each), efficiency (20 points for systems over 15 SEER), and a minimum CR2 rating of 15 (zero points if below). It also considers the quality of VAP coils, with a top score of 50 points and a minimum of 20 points.
How many points are awarded for a high and low-pressure switch in the Greenworks AC score system?
-A high and low-pressure switch is awarded 20 points in total, with 10 points for each feature.
What is the significance of the exterior filter dryer in the reviewed systems?
-The exterior filter dryer is a feature that allows for easier maintenance as it can be changed without accessing the interior of the air handler, contributing to a better user experience.
Which brand scored the highest in the Greenworks AC score?
-Lenus scored the highest with 290 points in the Greenworks AC score.
What is the CR2 rating of the Lenus ML17 XC1 036 matched with a CBA 25 UA 036?
-The CR2 rating of the Lenus ML17 XC1 036 matched with a CBA 25 UA 036 is 15.6.
What is the significance of the noise rating below 74 dB in the review?
-A noise rating below 74 dB indicates that the system is quieter, which is a desirable feature for consumers looking for less noisy AC systems.
What is the BTU capacity of the Trane 4TTR 436 air handler?
-The BTU capacity of the Trane 4TTR 436 air handler is 34,200.
What does the term 'microchannel coil' refer to and why is it mentioned in the review?
-A microchannel coil is a type of coil that holds a smaller amount of refrigerant and is more susceptible to damage. It is mentioned in the review because it affects the system's performance and the way it should be handled during maintenance.
How does the video review address the issue of brand bias or potential compensation from manufacturers?
-The video review clarifies that none of the manufacturers provided free air conditioners or any other form of compensation, ensuring that the review is unbiased.
What is the Greenworks reliability score and how is it determined?
-The Greenworks reliability score is an opinion-based score out of 10 points that reflects the reviewer's assessment of the system's reliability. It is not based on objective data but on the reviewer's experience and judgment.
Which brand received the lowest Greenworks AC score and what was its score?
-York received the lowest Greenworks AC score with 160 points.
What is the significance of the ECM motor in the reviewed systems?
-The ECM (Electronically Commutated Motor) is a type of motor that offers variable speed control, contributing to energy efficiency and improved performance. It is a desirable feature in AC systems.
What is the BTU difference that the Lenus system is awarded points for?
-The Lenus system is awarded points for having a BTU difference within 1,000 of an actual 36,000 BTUs, indicating a high level of accuracy in its BTU rating.
What is the CR2 rating of the Carrier 24 SCA 536 matched with an air handler FJ4 DN XB 36?
-The CR2 rating of the Carrier 24 SCA 536 matched with an air handler FJ4 DN XB 36 is 15.2.
Which brand's air handler has the largest coil size?
-Trane's air handler has the largest coil size among the brands reviewed.
What is the significance of the coil tubing size in the reviewed systems?
-The coil tubing size is significant as it affects the heat transfer efficiency of the system. Larger tubing sizes, such as 10 mm, are generally more efficient and are awarded points in the Greenworks AC score.
What is the CR2 rating of the Tempstar N4A5 S36 matched with the air handler FJM436?
-The CR2 rating of the Tempstar N4A5 S36 matched with the air handler FJM436 is 15.5.
What is the significance of the 'Core Sense Diagnostic Center' feature in the Daikin system?
-The 'Core Sense Diagnostic Center' is a feature that senses amperage or high rotor amps on the compressor, which can help in diagnosing issues with the system. It contributes to easier maintenance and troubleshooting.
What is the CR2 rating of the Rheem RA14 A36 condenser matched with the RH1PZ 3617 air handler?
-The CR2 rating of the Rheem RA14 A36 condenser matched with the RH1PZ 3617 air handler is 14.3.
What is the significance of the high and low-pressure cutout switches in the reviewed systems?
-The high and low-pressure cutout switches are safety features that protect the system from damage due to excessive pressure. They are important for system reliability and are awarded points in the Greenworks AC score.
What is the BTU capacity of the York system reviewed in the script?
-The BTU capacity of the York system reviewed is 35,800, which is one of the highest among the units reviewed.
What is the significance of the small cabinet size in the York system?
-The small cabinet size of the York system makes it easier to install in smaller spaces such as closets or attics, contributing to its versatility and convenience for homeowners.
Outlines
🔍 In-Depth AC Brand Review Introduction
This paragraph introduces a comprehensive review of seven major AC and heating brands, aiming to guide consumers on which brands to choose and which to avoid. The narrator emphasizes the difficulty consumers face due to the variety of brands available and assures an unbiased comparison. The systems reviewed are all 3-ton, single-stage models with minimum efficiency, and the comparison will involve examining components and rating each system based on a set of criteria, including the Greenworks AC score. The scoring system rewards useful features, efficiency, and coil quality, with the aim of considering consumer, installer, and service tech perspectives.
🏆 The Greenworks AC Scoring System Explained
The paragraph explains the scoring system used in the review, which awards points for efficiency, features, and coil quality. It details the points分配ation for high and low-pressure switches, small dimensions, protective covering, and noise rating. The scoring system is strict, with zero points for low CR2 ratings and a significant scoring range for VAP coils. The paragraph also clarifies that none of the manufacturers sponsored the review, ensuring its impartiality.
🌟 Lennex AC System Review and Scoring
This paragraph delves into the review of the Lennex AC system, highlighting its high efficiency and BTU rating. The Lennex model received points for its high and low-pressure switch, small size, protective coil covering, aluminum Quantum coil, and 10mm tubing size. The system's noise rating, BTU accuracy, and high SEER rating also contributed to its score. The Lennex air handler was praised for its coil quality, Quantum coil, 10mm tubing, and innovative features like the exterior filter dryer and easy serviceability, earning it a high score in the Greenworks AC review.
🚂 Trane AC System Analysis and Features
The paragraph reviews the Trane AC system, noting its high and low-pressure cutout switches, compact size, and protective coil covering. The Trane system features a spine fin aluminum coil and large 3/8-inch tubing, which earned it points. Additionally, the system's noise reduction, exterior filter dryer, and rust-resistant plastic bottom were highlighted. The air handler's large coil, 10mm tubes, and innovative blower housing design were also praised, contributing to Trane's score in the review.
🛠 Carrier and Tempstar AC Systems Evaluation
This paragraph compares the Carrier and Tempstar AC systems, starting with the Carrier system's coated coil, aluminum coil, and 9mm tubing size. The Carrier's small cabinet size and easy installation were noted. Tempstar's system was then discussed, with its black coated coil, 10mm copper coil, and tub and fin design. Both systems featured exterior filter dryers and scored points for various features, but the paragraph also highlights the potential for confusion between the two brands due to their similar logos.
🔧 Detailed Breakdown of Dyan and Rheem AC Systems
The paragraph provides a detailed analysis of the Dyan and Rheem AC systems. Dyan's system features high and low-pressure cutout switches, a temperature sensor, and a Core Sense Diagnostic Center. It also has a compressor blanket for noise reduction and an interior filter dryer. Rheem's system, similar to Dyan's, has high and low-pressure cut off switches and a noise reduction fan blade. Both systems have their unique features and scores in the review, with Dyan's copper coil and Rheem's small cabinet size being notable points of discussion.
🛑 York AC System Review and Reliability Concerns
The final paragraph of the script reviews the York AC system by Johnson Controls, noting its high-pressure cut off switch and aluminum microchannel coil. The system's protective coating, high BTUs, and exterior filter dryer were highlighted. However, the paragraph expresses concerns about the system's reliability, despite acknowledging Johnson Controls' reputation for engineering excellence. The review concludes with the Greenworks reliability score, where York did not receive full points, reflecting the reviewer's reservations.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡AC and heating Brands
💡SEER rating
💡CR2 rating
💡Single stage
💡Inverted Drive
💡VAP coils
💡Greenworks AC score
💡Microchannel coil
💡ECM motor
💡Reliability score
💡Blower housing insulation
Highlights
A side-by-side review of seven major AC and heating brands is conducted to help consumers make informed decisions.
All systems reviewed are 3 tons, single stage, and the minimum efficiency models offered by each brand in southeast Florida.
Higher efficiency two-stage and inverted drive models are available but not the focus of this review.
The Greenworks AC score is introduced, a scoring system that evaluates systems based on features, efficiency, and reliability.
Lennux brand scored the highest in efficiency with a 15.60 SEER rating.
Lennox's high BTUs and efficiency, combined with outstanding features, make it a top contender.
Trane's innovative aerodynamic blower housing design for cavitation prevention is highlighted.
Carrier's compact cabinet size makes it versatile for installation in various spaces.
Tempstar's identical dimensions to Carrier but with a different brand reputation is noted.
Daikin's large condenser size and unique features like the Core Sense Diagnostic Center are discussed.
Daikin's interior filter dryer is criticized for being inconvenient to change.
The importance of proper installation, especially with Daikin's SHRAE core, is emphasized to prevent refrigerant leaks.
Rheem and Ruud are compared, with similar models but different branding and features.
York's microchannel coil is criticized for its difficulty in charging and potential for refrigerant leaks.
Johnson Controls, the maker of York, is recognized for its engineering prowess but questioned on reliability.
The final Greenworks scores are presented with Lennox leading at 290 points and York scoring the lowest at 160 points.
A teaser for the next video about AC filters and bad smells in HVAC systems is given.
Transcripts
hey everyone today we're going to do a
side-by-side review of the seven major
AC and heating Brands which one should
you buy and which one should you avoid
reviewing these brands for the first
time in history will shed light on the
differences between them or as some say
they're all the same and it doesn't
matter what you buy before we begin let
me tell you this real quick it can be
very difficult for consumers to make a
decision considering all the different
brands hopefully this review can help
all right let's dive in every system we
have here is 3 tons and they're all
popular models here in southeast Florida
all of them are single stage and they're
all the minimum efficiency offered by
each Brand This is a true Apples to
Apples comparison it's important to note
that all of these brands do offer higher
efficient two-stage and inverted Drive
models these are all straight cool ACS
but the heat pump version of these
models look pretty much identical the
difference between them is not much at
all we will remove all the panels and
take a look at the components we'll
compare them to each other so that you
can see the difference once we've done
that we'll rate each individual system
after a long and careful consideration
we develop the Greenworks AC score
here's the rules for each useful or
outstanding feature will receive 10
points efficiency is important so any
system over 15 Seer will receive 20
points if any system CR2 rating is below
15 it will get zero points we'll be
tough on that yeah the kind to the cruel
will be the cruel to the kind the VAP
coils are so important and surrounded by
so much controversy that will have a top
score of 50 points and a minimum score
of 20 points there are evap coils out
there that are so bad that if we have to
rate them we would give them minus 50
points before we begin we wanted to make
it clear that not one of these
manufacturers provided us with free air
conditioners nor compensated Us in any
other ways me and Chris we spent a great
deal of time thinking and brainstorming
of how we're going to come up with the
very unbiased review this mindset our
scoring system considers three important
factors as they are all related to each
other consumer perspective installers
perspective service tech perspective all
right let's begin with the review are
you ready let's go yep let's do it this
is a short version of the review if you
want to see the in-depth review that
goes into more details of the features
the link in the description is below
these are the seven major brands
starting with Linux train then we have
temp St carrier dykin re and York oh
yeah we're going to start with Linux
continue watching as you'll see which
brand scored the highest oh yeah so what
we have here is the Linux ml17 xc1 036
matched with a CBA 25 UA 036 this is a
SE 2 matchup of a
15.60 the BTUs on it is
35,200 so for the condenser we gave it
20 points for the high and low pressure
switch 10 points small Dimension size
small better smaller the better you know
10 points for that heavy duty protective
Co covering over the over the condenser
coil 10 points for that pretty good it
has an aluminum Quantum coil in there 10
points for that and the tubing size on
that is 10 mm we're going to give it 10
points for that the noise rating on this
is below 74 DP 10 points for that the
BTUs are within 1,000 of an actual
36,000 so we're going to give it 10
points for that so it's pretty high on
BTUs and efficiency and efficiency the
efficiency is above a 15 CR2 so we're
going to give it 20 points for that hold
on the lenux matchup is the most
efficient off of all of these right out
of all them and and it has high BTUs
yeah wow it has two lethal combination
yeah two big fin coils no micr Channel
coils it's going to get 10 points for
that it has an exterior filter dryer so
you're not changing the filter dryer
inside there if you ever have to
excellent feature 10 points for that
moving along to the air handler so the
coil uh coil quality on this the coil
size man this is this is an opinion oh
my goodness the coil quality on this is
good we're going to give it 30 points
out of the 50 it's a Quantum coil this
is a Quantum coil y yeah yep
unbelievable Coil Tubing size on that 10
mm going to get 10 points for that the
fins on this it has the uh corrugated
wavy fins on there it's going to get 20
points for that those fins give you
larger surface area yep distributor tube
insulation they got the insulation
around these distributor tubes so they
don't rub and create a leak excellent
feat 10 points for that accessibility to
the expansion valve going to get 10
points for that very easy to service
blower housing insulation so this is for
the proximity to the coil so it doesn't
condensate that is an excellent feature
too y uh the blower motor has four four
blower motor mounts on there four motor
mounts yep going to get 10 points for
that low voltage terminal block 10
points for that that makes it a lot
easier built-in filter wrap 10 points
for that this one also comes with the
filter they ship it with the filter the
only one didn't get points for that but
I want to know it 10 points for the
built-in filter R so lenux lenux Air
Handlers is the only one only one that
comes with the filter yep yeah
installation support around the blower
so it's got this support here so that
the insulation doesn't get sucked into
the blower you're going to get 10 points
for that excellent access to clean the
drain pan in here you can get in here
and clean this drain Point pan out
pretty good we're going to give it 10
points for that easy to service has a
ECM 5-speed motor 10 points for that and
the distributor tubes and the return
tubes are equally uh distributed
throughout the coil you see so we're
going to give it 10 points for that
definely as for the system we gave it a
green Works reliability this is an
opinion score this is in our opinion
we're going to give it 10 points for the
reliability we do think this is a
reliable system I would definitely
recommend it absolutely so if we find a
system reliable we give it 10 points
there's no more it's only 10 because
it's on own opinion all right very good
here we have the train hard to stop a
train innovators oh yeah all right this
condenser is a 4ttr 436 the air handler
is a tem 4B 037 this is a CR2 rating of
14.3 and the BTUs on it is
34,200 so let's get started the high and
low pressure cutout switches this has it
20 points 10 points each small Dimension
size obviously the smaller the better
going to get 10 points for that the
heavy duty uh protective covering over
the coil it's pretty stiff probably the
stiffest of all yep 10 points for that
Yep this has a famous spine fin aluminum
coil in there 10 points for that
definitely the tubing size on that is
3/8 big tubing size on that get 10
points for that the noise rating on this
is below 74 DP we're giving it 10 points
for that yeah those are noise reducing f
no noise reducing fan blades excellent
feature Yep this has exterior filter
dryer nobody wants to change the filter
dryer inside absolutely not going to get
10 the worst ni nightmare of all and
then one of the best features on this is
going to have the plastic bottom oh yeah
oh yeah it's not going to rust out
that's not going to rot out by any means
got 10 points for that moving along to
the air moving along to the air handler
take a look at that coil right there
whoa look at that coil four rows four
rows of four Co it's like 20 something
inches tall huge coil oh
man wow wow yeah man that's huge four
rows right yeah yeah compared to and
what's the tube size on this uh that's
10 mm
tubes y so so hold on a second so off of
these seven Brands um Trin has the
biggest coil yeah and then and then hold
on let let me show the lenux is the
second one and then and then we got Dyan
um It's relatively tall but it's like
how many what's the tubing size on this
uh 5 mm yeah and we got three rows in
there so it's a lot thinner um and the
rest of them are all smaller wait hold
on hold on we already hear the
counterargument for that right there's
different reasons why they make bigger
coils but I just think it's pretty cool
that this coil is definitely oh yeah so
uh as for reliability of this coil we're
going to give it 10 point give it 30
points out 30 points out of the 50
pretty reliable coil there the tubing
size on that the 10 mm uh it's going to
get 10 points for that
um next access to the TXV to be able to
change his expansion valve uh pretty
easy serviceable going to get 10 points
for that very unique feature right here
check this out this blower housing very
aerodynamic this is for cavitation now
this is impressive this that is
impressive very cool very cool design on
that we're going to give it 10 points
for that that's a spirit of innovation y
yep not so the other manufactures don't
have that function um this is only
trained this is a beautiful cabinet yeah
right here beautiful yep yeah it's it's
it's unbelievable it's it's one of my
one of my favorites from from from train
one of my favorite features that that
train has right right right uh it has
four motor mounts on here going to give
it 10 points for that very good four
motor mounts access to clean the drain P
hug
pan access to clean the drain pan pretty
good yep all right 10 points for that uh
these distributor tubes they're equally
distributed across the coil as as well
as the return tube it's going to get 10
points for that 10 points for the
feature 10 points for the ECM motor now
let's look at this total system Al
together we're going to do the
reliability score on this uh this will
get 10 points it's either 10 or nothing
Train's going to get the 10 points for
the reliability this is an opinion score
uh Greenworks opinion okay so take it
for what you want perfect very good
system that's reviewed very good system
all right here we are with the carrier
oh yeah so carrier was actually the one
who designed the belt for the opening
belt for the New York Stock Exchange fun
fact there yeah well V carrier was the
one actually who invented popular air
conditioner the window units right and
then not just that but it's the his
invention significantly contributed to
the population growth in the southern
states y so without him yeah maybe no AC
and only very few people in Florida yeah
so let's start with this this is a
condenser uh 24 SCA 536 matched with an
air handler fj4 DN XB 36 SE 2 rating on
this is 152 and the BTUs is 33,000 even
so let's get into it here so this has a
coated coil if you look it's a black Co
very good feature good feat helps reduce
the uh oxidation of the coils yeah all
right this does have an aluminum coil in
it going to get 10 points for that as
well tubing size of this condenser coil
is a 9 mm tubing size 10 points for that
very good the efficiency is above a 15
CR2 going to get 20 points for that tub
and fin coils this has tub and fin coils
10 points for that and it does have an
exterior filter dryer you probably keep
hearing I say that but that's a great
feature excellent feature all right so
let's get into the air handler here so
let's look at this coil so the quality
on this coil this is an opinion of ours
so in our opinion this is a good quality
coil so we're going to give it 30 out of
the 50 points 30 the coil tube size on
this is 10 mm going to get 10 points for
that yep a built-in filter rack 10
points for that good feature insulation
support around the blower so your
insulation doesn't get sucked in
excellent feature 10 points for that ECM
5speed motor 10 points for that now one
of the greatest features of this unit is
the size of the cabinet this is 49 in
tall 17 1/2 in wide oh yeah still gives
you good sear rating you got one of the
highest out of all these seven even
though it's smaller this this unit will
fit in basically any closet it can fit
in the Attic full everything slides out
fan uh coil the crossbar on the top the
guys usually fold it up they pump it
through the scotle hole very easy to uh
reassemble it's easy to install
to these distributor tubes it's equally
divided across the coil uh same with the
return that's going to get 10 points for
that so let's go to the system
reliability score here the Greenworks
reliability score carrier is going to
get the 10 points definitely nothing
carrier gets it I would recommend
putting this system in absolutely here
we have the tempar it's a carrier no
this is tempar no it's a carrier tempar
no this tempar hold on second let's
check this let's let's check the logos
oh yeah you're right that's a tempar a
temp and and this one's the carrier
I'm sorry they look the same sry for the
conf they look exactly the same all
right so this is a car uh tempar N4 A5
s36 matched with the air handler of FJ
m436 this is going to give you a CR2
rating of 15.5 excellent and the BTUs on
it is 33,000 BTU let's start with the
condenser here this has the black coated
coil on there it's a painted coil
excellent feature yep and uh I mean just
like the carrier it's basically same
black black the tubing size of this is
10 mm tubes on that condenser coil
however this is a copper coil compared
to the carrier that's one major
difference copper coil by chance by
chance some of these come with the
aluminum coil some of them come with the
copper coil depends on which day you buy
so by chance we got the the copper coil
but well by chance it's still copper
coil so we we can't can't give him the
points yeah all right uh noise rating on
this is below 74 DB so we will give it
points for that very good um the
efficiency on this is above a 15c 2 it
will get points for that it has tubin
finin coils and not a micr channel coil
it will get 10 points for that has an
exterior filter dryer so the filter
dryer in this thing is exterior so you
don't have to go inside that cabinet and
change it you know yeah we hate the
interior ones all right moving along to
the air handler take a look at this coil
uh the quality of this coil this is an
opinion score here we're going to give
it 30 points out of the 50 a good
quality coil uh the tubing size so when
it comes to Quality um all of them
scored 30 points or minim minimum
minimum of uh minimum score of 20 points
and a maximum score of 50 all right so
you know who scored 50 none none so the
highest score for uh is basically that
they gave off of the seven manufacturers
is 30 right yeah wow okay yep so this
has 10 mm tubes on here going to get 10
points for that the distributor and
return tubes on here they're equally
divided across the coil get 10 points
for that same thing as a carrier yeah
built-in filter rack 10 points points
for that yep same as SC insallation
support yep 10 points for that very good
Fe to your blower all right has a
5-speed ECM motor 10 points for that uh
made by broad ocean carrier broad ocean
same thing for the condenser fan motor
broad ocean carrier uh condenser FR
motor broad ocean cabinet size all right
same thing with the carrier as the
carrier this has identical demension 49
and half fits in any closet fits in the
Attic E's going to breakdown installers
love it now let's look at this entire
system right here Green Works
reliability score this is an opinion
score take it for what you want it but
our rating on the reliability we're
going to give it the 10 points this is
aable system definely I would recommend
putting in 100% yep all right here we
have the Dyan the Dy largest
manufacturer of air conditioners look at
disc condenser size trying to bully
everybody huge oh yeah they definitely
do I mean this is a ream right there and
then this is a train look at how huge
this guy unbelievable okay so Dyan means
what in Japanese Great Value in money
great sum of money
all right so what are we dealing with
what so we got the D here it's a dx4 e a
3610 matched with the amst 36 cu14 air
hammer it has a 14.3 CR2 rating and
34,400 BT I really like the look of the
logo pretty cool looking yeah I think so
so let's get into it high and low
pressure cutout switches 10 points each
you're going to get 20 points for that
this also has a temperature sensor in
there so it's going
10 points for that another cool feature
on here if you look over here it has
this let's move on to the other side
look over here it has this core sense
Diagnostic Center very good pretty cool
that senses your amperage or sense if
you have a lock rotor amps High amperage
on your compressor it also has a lock
out for your high and low pressure
switches there yep very good pretty cool
another unique feature here it has the
core I mean it has the uh that's a good
feature too quarter turn service valve
there so you don't have to keep cranking
on that if you're trying to pump it down
so this is a this is a a great thing
right here if somebody lives up north
and um they leave the home for what four
or five months so it just prevents it
from constantly Running Y yeah very good
all right let's look inside here I want
show let's look inside this has a
compressor blanket on it hold on so this
is the temperature sensor yep um no
other manufacturer have the temperature
sensor right there right only D okay so
and we have a compressor blanket down
there we we actually removed that nobody
else has
the purpose of the compressor blanket is
what noise reduction noise reduction all
right but what's down there that's an
interior filter Dr oh man who's going to
change this I don't know let me get back
to this compressor all right let's let's
go back even with that compressor
blanket on there it still didn't score
the 10 points cuz it's above 74 de yeah
it's quite loud I I think it's because
the size it's Hollow right does that
make sense yeah I guess so yeah yeah all
right but it's look the size Some people
prefer prefer the condensers to be big
they like it and some people don't like
it small because they I don't know for
whatever reason so this does have a
copper coil in there it's not going to
get the points for that but it does have
tub and fin coils we're going to give it
points yeah we're going to give it
points for the tub and fin because it's
not a micr Channel all what do we got in
let's look over here to the air handler
so let's check out this coil first uh
quality coil is very important yeah
quality score on this so this is an
opinion score on the quality of the coil
and we're giving it 20 points all right
20 points just so so the highest score
for the the rest of the air conditioners
was 30 30 was the highest out of all
this is 20 it's a little bit below but
it's it's okay it's it's still a good
system yeah yep all right so let's get
into it here so the accessibility for
the TXV excellent excellent look at this
you got all kinds of room here you can
change that system right very good
feature 10 points has a low voltage
terminal block 10 points for that right
up there yep has very good uh insulation
Support over here good stuff you got
this support here you got support in the
back so it's not going to get I kind of
like the uh the horizontal drain pan
design design too I I think I think
that's that's pretty cool now wait wait
a second so can you guys see this can
can you point out the tra of have right
there all right so sure remove if you
purchase the Dyan make sure you tell the
installers to pull that to pull that
shraer core from there that needs to be
removed before they start brazing the
copper lines in otherwise it's going to
basically melt the seal on the sh cor
yeah and it'll be seeping refrigerant
seeping refrigerant you're constantly
losing refrigerant it's not Dy like it's
not dyin right they tell you it's the
installers they some of them just don't
do the right job they don't even know
about it so I we just wanted to point
this out yeah so filter rack here 10
points for that access to cleaning clean
the drain pan 10 points for that y has
that 5-speed ECM motor 10 points for
that coil back to the coil here the
distribution the return lines and the
distribution distri equally distributed
all right 10 points for that yep all all
right let's look at this thing uh the
entire system here we're going to give
this thing a reliability score we're
going to give it the 10 points it's
either 10 or nothing we think the dyin
is reliable we're going to give him 10
points and and and some contractors are
you know selling it through parts and
years labor so that's kind of like a
unique feature but it can change you
know at any time yeah yeah good warranty
on it so it's a good system it's a good
system here we have the r same thing as
a rude the only thing difference between
a ream and rude is a tag same model
numbers everything just y all right so
this is a ra14 A36 condenser matched
with the rh1 pz 3617 air handler this is
a CR 2 rating of 14.3 the BTUs on it is
34,200 so let's get into it inside here
we have a high and low pressure cut off
switch going to get 10 points for each
of those very very good this has a noise
reduction uh fan uh fan blade on there
love those yeah so this does qualify for
the nors rating it's going to be below
the 74 death I think it was one of the
lowest it was yeah absolutely 7.6 good
very good so it has a heavy duty
protective coating around the coils yeah
I think it's great 10 points for that
yep it's got a plastic bottom too look
at this yeah plastic B points for that
yeah very nice it does have tub and fin
coils 10 points for that however they
are copper coils it's not aluminum coils
in there so you're not going to get the
aluminum coil points but it will get
the yeah at least it's not a micr
channel y uh it does have an exterior
filter dryer so you can mount that
filter dryer up at the air handler Y
close to the evaporator coil you don't
have to change filter dryers inside the
cabinet so he going to get 10 points for
that definitely all right let's get into
the air handler here okay all right so
look at this coil Quality quality rating
on this this is an opinion we're giving
it 20 points 20 points out of the 50
like we said out of all these the
maximum that any of them got was 30 so
30 so it's not a deal deal killer it's
pretty it's a pretty good co good good
tubing size here 10 mm tubing sizes gin
covers it's got corrugated fins on there
the wavy fins on there pretty good
distributor Tu production over here it's
only on two of them but we went ahead
and gave them the points for it you know
so they don't rub together yeah
definitely four blower mounts here four
blower mounts on there it's got a PSC
motor in there so it didn't get points
for the ECM but hey it's it's basically
the old style it's got protective uh
insulation support in there so it
doesn't get sucked into the blower
that's a good feature good stuff there
one of the best features of this is a
small cabinet size so this will fit in
your closets your small closets it'll
fit up in the attic it's short too it's
short you know yeah very easy to install
very very easy to install so let's go on
so Greenworks reliability score this is
a reliability this is an opinion again
this is our opinion the reliability of
this system we're going to give it 10
points this is a reliable system major
major AC and heating brand I think so
yeah yeah remember Bram rude same thing
re room same thing y can we recommend
this I would recommend it I would I
would too yeah yeah definitely all right
very good all right here we have the
York made by Johnson Controls Johnson
Controls Johnson Controls is a very good
company they do some really good
engineering I've seen them do some great
stuff with there very smart folks over
there yeah so let's look into here so in
here they have a high pressure cut off
switch only they do not have a low
pressure cuto off switch so they're
going to get 10 points not the not the
20 for that now take a look at this coil
comess this is an aluminum coil but it's
it's a microchannel coil oh yeah so it
is Aluminum it is going to stand up to
some of the elements here yep um but it
is a micr channnel coil so micr Channel
coils they only hold like a small amount
of refrigerant refrigerant it's very
difficult to actually charge them to
nail down the sof cooling when you're
checking the refrigerator on these make
sure you're using a probe and not a
whole manifold yeah because when you
when you're checking it and you take it
off you don't want a bunch of
refrigerant leaking out you can use a
you can use a a ball valve uh Quick
Connect something like that but you got
to be careful because it only holds a
small amount of refrigerant in these
micr Channel coils to so we got to make
sure we don't leave yeah if you use H
like if the tech use hoses that right
correct that alone like that tiny amount
of refrigerant alone can really throw
off the sof Cooling and the performance
so that's what's tricky about uh
microchannel that's that's one thing
that's Tri out about microchannel so
let's get to the scoring so uh on this
we have a heavy duty protective coating
around around this micr channel coil
which makes sense because it's a micr
channel coil so it can get damed easy so
they got to have that protective coating
around there Dent points for that wait a
sec it's say York down there look at
that that's pretty cool yeah cool yeah
yeah love it so this has high BTUs so it
has uh it's within the uh has 35,800 so
it's definitely it's the closest one
it's the highest BTUs out of all these
units uh that's a good thing but the
sear rating is just it's it's one of the
lower SE ratings at 14.75 but it does
get the 10 points for the uh BTUs on
that it does have an exterior filter
dryer now you changed that so that
that's a great feature with this yeah
there is there is you don't have to now
hold on second so this is a tiny one
look at how tiny this is and that has to
do with the micro Channel H okay all
right so let's get into the air handler
here so the quality of this coil we're
going to give this a quality score of 20
this is a this is an opinion score this
is in our opinion the quality of this
coil is a 20 okay out of out of the out
of the 50 the highest just can't stop
saying that this is only our opinion yep
right all right so coil Coil Tubing size
10 mm good good Coil Tubing size it does
have the corrugated weight bab fins on
there that's a good thing good thing
right there 10 points for that
accessibility to the expansion valve
very good uh you see so the things the
ports are up here so you can access that
as well as cleaning that drain pan uh
very easy to clean the drain pan we get
a filter has a buil-in filter rack 10
point for that it has insulation support
very good insulation support for this
insulation it's not going to get sucked
into the blower that's very very good
and then it has a 5-speed ECM motor how
many mil we have on it has uh only three
three Ms on three Ms Y and uh this has a
small cabinet size so that it's very
good you can put at closet smaller uh
very good feature on that uh the last
thing is for the entire system here so
we're looking at the Greenworks
reliability score we cannot give this
one 10 points for reli and this is just
an opinion take it how you want it but
in my opinion uh I can't give this thing
a reliabil a good reliability score so I
can't give a 10 points for that it's got
lots of other good features but Johnson
Controls it's it's it's an unbelievable
company great engineering stuff very
smart folks you and I agree on that
right excellent but they also involved
in a lot of different things and I guess
we can just say that they may have to do
some improvements when they when it
comes to reliability reliability they
they did one improve and that's the
filter dry yeah that was a good one yeah
so I'll give that to them they are they
are making improvements but I just can't
give them the reliability right now it's
a little bit more folks a little bit
more all right so that's your York by
Johnson Controls that's the York by
Johnson
Controls all right here we go last
stated we'll give you the green work
score all right coming green work score
coming in force for a staggering 290
points is Linux
290 points for lenux number two wow 220
points is going to be the train
train look at that number three 180
points is a carrier boom carrier and
then number four five and six all with
170 points we have Tempstar so we got
gstar with
170 uh
Dyan and what and dream so they all
score the same last but not least is
York with 160 points yep that's the
conclusion that is our conclusion I hope
this video helps you make the right
decision stay tuned and watch our next
video about the AC filters and why duck
systems smell they so bad that you can't
live in the home anymore stay
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