Goodman heat pump advice

19 years ago

I am about to buy a goodman heat pump for a new construction. i am looking at two.

1. $1580.Package 13 Series

The GoodmanÂ® GSH13 13 SEER Heat Pump features an attractive louvered metal guard that protects the coil from damage and strengthens the unit. Designed for ground-level or rooftop mount, the base pan elevates the unit above the slab for excellent water drainage. A powder-paint finish provides premium durability and improved UV protection.

Standard Features

Energy-efficient CopelandÂ® compressor

Copper tube/aluminum fin coil

850 RPM condenser fan motor

R-22 refrigerant-charged for 15Â of refrigerant lines

Liquid refrigerant return protection

Factory-installed liquid line filter dryer

Low-pressure switch

Time-initiated, temperature-terminated defrost control

Brass liquid and suction service valves

Contactor with lug connection

Ground lug connection

ARI Certified

ETL Certified

Cabinet Features

Unique GoodmanÂ® sound control top design

Steel louver coil guard

Heavy-gauge, galvanized-steel cabinet

Attractive Architectural Gray powder-paint finish with 500- hour salt-spray approval

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The GoodmanÂ® 2006 ARUF Multi-Position Air Handler is suitable for use with refrigerants R-410A and R-22. Revision A models are suitable for both R-410A and R-22 while Revision B models are R-22 only. Previous revisions with a 3-digit nominal capacity range are R-22 only. This unit features a check flowrater expansion device and may be installed in a variety of locations.

2.$1999. 3 Ton Heat Pump System - The Ultimate in Performance and Comfort

Newest 3 Ton 14 Seer 8 HSPF Goodman Heat Pump

Goodman Model # GSH13-0361AA

Goodman Variable Speed Air Handler with TXV and Coil

Goodman Model # AEPT036-1

For tight fitting areas the newest Goodman Modular Variable Speed Air Handler and Matching Coil available for an additional $89

This package comes with a 10 year all parts warranty on the Heat Pump and 99 years on the Copeland compressor and 5 Year Parts on the Gas Furnace and lifetime heat exchanger with 10 year total replacement and 5 Year Indoor Cased Coil Warranty. You will only find this extended factory warranty available from DESCO Energy.

Which would you choose and why. Is a variable speed air handler worth the extra money?

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garyg
19 years ago
"and 99 years on the Copeland compressor"

- I am not sure of this statement. The R-22 system has a 10 year compressor warranty and the the R410A has a lifetime compressor warranty to the original owner of a single family home. Go to www.Godman.mfg.com and check warranties yourself.

In May, I bought the following from DESCO:

- GSH140361A heat pump (14 SEER, R22, 3 ton)
- ARUF374316 3-speed air handler
- TX3N2 Expansion valve (externally mounted TXV)
- DST-6 Hard Start Capacitor (must have hard-start cap with TXV!!).
- G300 Bypass humidifier (not installed yet).
- HKR-15C 15kw electric heat kit
- EL3636-2 Plastic condenser pad

I went with the 14 SEER because it is offers a Copeland scroll compressor instead of the Copeland reciprocating compressor. The air handler for the 14 SEER has a larger motor for increased air flow. I went with the 3 speed air handler instead of variable speed but this was a personal choice. I recommend the TXV with whatever Goodman system you buy as it assures true SEER performance over all operating conditions. I also recommend the 14 SEER over the 13 as it provides the best combo of purchase price and true operating costs.

Note that DESCO is an A-1 rated supplier on Goodman's website and that internet purchases are not warranted by Goodman. I picked up my system at their York, PA, location. Scott was the person who helped me.

You can follow my postings on the system install by searching "2 Goodman heat pumps for the price of one name brand unit" in this forum. So far I am very happy with this system and my choices.

One final note: the tracks in the air handler for the 1-inch filter suck. I had to modify them to accept a 20x24 filter. You might want to consider some kind of separate media filter.

Feel free to e-mail me direct with additional questions.

Best of luck to you.
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