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    MJSenterprises Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 23, 2008, 02:11 PM
    Payne HVAC or American Standard
    I am replacing a 4-ton upflow furnace in a rental house. I have 1 quote for $1400 using american standard and another for $1200 using a Payne.

    The tech for the Am Stan tells me the Payne is a very poor unit.

    Any infor on what is best?
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    Dec 23, 2008, 02:24 PM
    The tech for the Am Stan tells me the Payne is a very poor unit

    Sure they did because they do not sell Payne-Bryant or Carrier. These three units are made by the same company.

    Either price sounds very cheap if it includes labor.
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    Dec 23, 2008, 02:33 PM

    An American Standard dealer calling Payne a poor unit? Help! I'm laughing so hard... I've fallen... and I can't get up! Oh yeah, you don't want that Chevy crap, let me put you in a nice Yugo! Puh-leez...
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    Dec 23, 2008, 06:54 PM

    American Standard is made by Trane and you will experience the same troubles getting parts as you would with a Trane. Go with the Payne unit. Parts are readily available and usually cheaper.
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