"TURTLE" wrote in message
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"Tony" wrote in message
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Hi all. I'm new here. Both my AC and gas furnace for my home are about 20
years old. The gas furnace has been slowly failing... enough repairs in
the last couple of years to tell us it really has to go. The central AC
is of

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This is Turtle.

You really ask too many questions in one set of words. Let me try to shoot
all at just a 2 time responce.

Ruud and Rheem same equipment would be my choice of brands. Now the
install is more important than anything at all.

Having 2 different brand till time to change the whole system out. it's
not bad but awwww acceptiable to wait for a complete change out when time
or age calls to change the other part of the system.

E-mail or post here and I will speak on it as i can.

TURTLE


You're right; that was a little wordy. :-) Okay, so I had looked at both web
sites. There are no Ruud dealers in my immediate area, but a few Rheem
dealers. Are the units from both companies truly identical? (except for the
name plate of course)

I guess I need a split system. My furnace is an upflow design. I see some on
the Rheem web site that are two stage models. I understand the theoretical
advantages of a two stage design, but what confuses me is that the upper
models (the Classic 90's) don't appear to have that option.

I see also that their furnaces are designed to support things like
electronic air cleaners and humidifiers. I had an Aprilaire humidifier
installed when we moved in and have been very pleased with it. Does Rheem
offer their own humidifier?

The biggest issue will be picking an installer that does a good job (not
ripping me off would also be a plus).