I live in central Ohio and my heat pump is on it's last leg. I've had several come out to provide quotes on new units (HP and air handler). I'm not looking to get the greatest unit available, just one that will do a decent job and last for a while. We plan on staying in this house for at least another 8-10 years. The four I'm considering are:
- Amana ASZ16 HP (16 seer / 9.5 hspf / 2-stage) with variable speed air handler
- Bryant Preferred 226A (17 seer / 9.5 hspf / 2-stage) with variable speed air handler
- Trane XL 18i (18 seer / 9.5 hspf / 2-stage) with 2-stage air handler
- Bryant Evolution 288BNV (19 seer / 11 hspf / variable) with variable speed air hander