HVAC Brand Comparison

    Compare brands such as Trane, Carrier, Lennox, Goodman, Rheem, York, Bryant, American Standard, Mitsubishi, and Daikin using the community records currently available. Averages and popularity counts reflect this site's sample—not the full U.S. market—and should be read with the sample size.

    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

    Carrier

    11 items

    Avg Cost

    5,300

    Avg SEER

    17.3

    Avg HSPF

    9.2

    Trane

    10 items

    Avg Cost

    5,030

    Avg SEER

    17.6

    Avg HSPF

    9.2

    Lennox

    6 items

    Avg Cost

    6,833

    Avg SEER

    20

    Avg HSPF

    9.3

    Goodman

    4 items

    Avg Cost

    3,275

    Avg SEER

    14.3

    Avg HSPF

    8

    Rheem

    4 items

    Avg Cost

    3,825

    Avg SEER

    15.3

    Daikin

    2 items

    Avg Cost

    7,000

    Avg SEER

    18.5

    Avg HSPF

    10

    Amana

    2 items

    Avg Cost

    2,950

    Avg SEER

    14

    York

    1 item

    Avg Cost

    3,700

    Avg SEER

    15

    Bryant

    1 item

    Avg Cost

    5,000

    Avg SEER

    17

    Avg HSPF

    8.5

    Average Equipment Cost by Brand

    Efficiency Comparison (Top Brands)

    Carrier
    Trane
    Lennox
    Goodman
    Rheem