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dondang
Jan 23, 2009, 12:27 PM
I can't make up my mind of which one is better. (Trane) Furnce (XV95), Heat pump (XR14) and Amana Furnace(ACV9) Heat Pump (ASZ14). Both package is the same price. I live in Western Washington.

dac122
Jan 23, 2009, 01:53 PM
Installation is key. So if these are both being offered by an installer you know and trust to a good job then it looks like the Amana might have a better warranty unless you one of the qualified Trane outdoor units.

If you're not sure about the installer, start over.

wmproop
Jan 23, 2009, 06:48 PM
With trane you need to be aware that the parts down the road are,, 1st expensive
2nd, hard to get sometimes
3rd ,not carried by anyone but a trane dealer
4th,did I say expensive

Many/most all the parts for Amana or universal type and most all tech`s have or have access to them very quickly

mygirlsdad77
Jan 23, 2009, 06:57 PM
Or maybe rethink the heatpump altogether. Maybe think about just going gas or propane, or( I hate to say it) strictly electric. Heatpumps are the industrys wild child, never now what your going to get.

dondang
Jan 23, 2009, 09:50 PM
with trane you need to be aware that the parts down the road are ,,,1st expensive
2nd, hard to get sometimes
3rd ,not carried by anyone but a trane dealer
4th,did I say expensive

many/most all the parts for Amana or universal type and most all tech`s have or have access to them very quickly

Thanks for info. It just that both have very good reputation. The good thing about Trane is that there is a $300.00 rebate from puget sound energy and $300.00 tax credit for next year. Amana has 99 years warranty on compressor, but then it will be forfeited if you sell the house.

wmproop
Jan 23, 2009, 11:23 PM
Just tell the Amana dealer you will save $600 by buying the trane,, maybe he will help you a little on his price

But really,, down the road I believe you will save money with the amana