Compare the most popular HVAC brands — Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Bryant, American Standard, Mitsubishi, Daikin, and more — by average installation cost, efficiency ratings (SEER, HSPF, EER), and real-world popularity. All figures are calculated from verified pricing data submitted by homeowners and licensed contractors across the United States.
Use the filter below to compare brands within a single equipment category (central AC, heat pump, furnace, mini-split, or packaged unit). Higher SEER and HSPF values indicate better energy efficiency; higher ratings typically raise upfront cost but lower monthly operating expense.
Based on the most recent 200 equipment records
Avg Cost
5,300
Avg SEER
17.3
Avg HSPF
9.2
Avg Cost
5,030
Avg SEER
17.6
Avg HSPF
9.2
Avg Cost
6,833
Avg SEER
20
Avg HSPF
9.3
Avg Cost
3,275
Avg SEER
14.3
Avg HSPF
8
Avg Cost
3,825
Avg SEER
15.3
Avg Cost
7,000
Avg SEER
18.5
Avg HSPF
10
Avg Cost
2,950
Avg SEER
14
Avg Cost
3,700
Avg SEER
15
Avg Cost
5,000
Avg SEER
17
Avg HSPF
8.5