Question for Bryant AC

16 years ago

A contractor is selling us a Bryant preferred AC --5 ton 13 SEER (552ANX) combined with Carrier infinity furnace (58MVC). They are selling this AC at a big discount because it is an old model but they told us it is pretty much the same as the new model except the outside construction. I can't find that Bryant model # online. Anyone knows how old that model is? any problem with that model?

We are in IL so we care less about AC because summer is short. But we are also not sure if there is any potential problem with this combination.(high-end furance with an old AC model) Per the contractor, the two brands are the same. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

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johnhvac
16 years ago
It is an older unit

But if it is indeed new then you shouldn't have any problem with it

One issue that I would want cleared up would be the actual warranty. And I would want that in some form of communication directly from the Carrier/Bryant

I have installed units that were new but out of warranty
and the original warranty still stood

I would need something in writing
neohioheatpump
16 years ago
how good of a deal are you getting?
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glassbead
Original Author
16 years ago
The Carrier dealer gives us the same warranty as the current model. (10 yr P&L) Thanks for the advice and we will ask for something in writing. All their current Carrier AC models (13 SEER and above) are above $5000 and the old Bryant model we are getting is about $2500. It seems to us that their prices are high to begin with. We have a Bryant dealer give us the same final out of pocket costs for Evolution furnace and Legacy AC 4 ton 16 SEER so we are debating which dealer to go with. We feel the Carrier's dealer has a better deal but we are concerned about the older AC model...
neohioheatpump
16 years ago
That is a significant savings. I would do it also.
This older unit uses R-410A right? I don't think you want an old unit that uses R-22 refrigerant.

Do they have any older heatpump models available? With a bargain like that might be nice to upgrade to hybrid heat/dual fuel if possible.