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    May 29, 2009, 08:06 PM
    Need to replace old central air unit. R-410 vs R22?
    My 24 year old Carrier central air conditioner finally needs to be replaced. Should I replace it with the newer 410 system or purchase another R22 unit? I was considering going with a Bryant system. Is Bryant the same as Carrier? Any help is appreciated.

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    May 29, 2009, 08:17 PM
    R22 is on its way out go with the 410A system and always get your quote with a 10 years parts and labor warranty with what ever system you go with.
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    May 29, 2009, 08:27 PM
    Everyone to his own thoughts,, they tell me r-22 will still be around for 20-25 years
    If a new unit is installed right,, its not going to need r-22 added anyway,, It doesn`t wear out,, a goodly installed unit should last and be good for 20 years or more
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    May 29, 2009, 08:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by wmproop View Post
    everyone to his own thoughts ,,,they tell me r-22 will still be around for 20-25 years
    If a new unit is installed right,,,,its not gonna need r-22 added anyway,,,It doesn`t wear out,,,a goodly installed unit should last and be good for 20 years or more
    Sure it will be around just like the R12 but go and buy a pound of it for your old car. The 134A took over and it's a lot cheaper and all the automobiles are no longer using R12 . The heating and air industry is doing the same thing phasing it out. See how hard it is to get a 10 year part and labor warranty on a R22 system that will cover refrigerant. But that's the thing about opinions we all have them.
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    May 30, 2009, 02:48 PM

    Bryant,Payne and Eco-Temp are All Carrier products!

    They are the same!

    Here is their sites:

    Payne.com

    Bryant.com

    Reply soon!

    P.S:Ballengerb1 dosen't know his facts!

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    Jun 1, 2009, 05:15 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by JJH3 View Post
    My 24 year old Carrier central air conditioner finally needs to be replaced. Should I replace it with the newer 410 system or purchase another R22 unit? I was considering going with a Bryant system. Is Bryant the same as Carrier? Any help is appreciated.

    Thanks
    Yes, Bryant and a few other brands are made by Carrier.

    Make sure you get various quotes from various brands, with varying SEER ratings. Installation is key.

    The R-22 Apocalypse some have predicted is unlikely to occur due to stockpiles of R-22, recycled R-22 and drop in replacements. If the price differential is minimal between systems you like 410A would be preferred.
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