Mixing Air Handler And Condenser Brands

Which one is correct and why.

Mixing air handler and condenser brands.

Manufacturers build central air conditioning units according to the size of the spaces they will cool. Don t ask if you can mix brands please you will need about 15 kw of back up heat to defrost the hp so. As your ac unit gets older it is smart to have annual hvac checkups on your system by a service professional to make sure you get the most out of your new air conditioner. Air handler to condenser compatibility we have access to a brand new 4 ton air handler.

I have a 2 ton trane condenser and 2 1 2 ton air handler it has went so i need to replace. The air handler went bad and was replaced by the warranty company with a goodman unit. Any other combination is almost certainly going to end badly. A new air conditioner can last anywhere from 12 to 15 years.

To match with a new condenser you want an air handler that is the same brand relatively new and designed to work with a heat pump. The short answer is that a handler and condenser can be different brands and the unit will function properly. The home warranty company just shipped a new one made by payne. So i have 5 ton lennox gas furnace and air handler which is really too large for my house and just came upon a brand new 3 ton goodman condenser and coil for great deal.

Turned on the ac for the first time 2 weeks ago and the condensing unit went bad. Will the difference in brands make a difference. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Your hvac technician will be invaluable in helping you determine the best replacement for your air conditioner or furnace and whether two different brands will be compatible.

When replacing either system many factors in addition to brand and price need to be considered. However there may be consequences of mixing brands such as a voided warranty or the mismatch of parts may cause the need to replace them again in the near future due to differences in capacity. 0 comments view add. The best hvac brands will last at least 15 years or longer if maintained properly throughout their lifespan.

I would like to go with 2 1 2 ton condenser some are giving me a 3 ton variable air handler and others say i have to stay with a 2 1 2 air handler or do new duck work. A refrigerant line runs between the outdoor unit and the air handler. Don t focus on initial price a cheaper unit now may cost you more in repairs or utility bills in the long run. If the interior component of the ac is not connected properly with the exterior this is the equivalent of having a major internal organ removed when separating.

I have gotten mixed information with local hvac guys and need to figure this out. Typically using different brands has no major negative consequences. Goodman air handler and payne condensing unit. So if i understand this correctly you can put a 3 ton coil and condenser on a 5 ton air handler.