Amana Vs. Lennox Central Air
Choosing an air conditioning unit for a home can present a challenge when it comes to comparing different brands. Two brands of air conditioning units sold in North America are Amana and Lennox. Does this Spark an idea?
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Features
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Both Amana and Lennox offer a wide selection of air conditioning units. Amana offers 11 residential air conditioning units. Eight of those units are Energy Star rated. The units range from 13 SEER to the more efficient 18 SEER. SEER stands for "Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio." The rating system was developed by the U.S. Government to indicate in a standardized way the efficiency of cooling equipment. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the unit is.
Lennox offers eight units in three categories: the Dave Lennox Signature Collection, Elite Series, and the Merit Series. Of these eight units, two are not Energy Star rated, and those two units are found in the Merit Series. The Lennox units range from 14 SEER to 20.5 SEER.
Types
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Two types of air conditioning units are available. The packaged unit (sometimes called a dual-pack) houses both an air conditioner and heater in one unit, which is installed outside the home. Amana manufactures four residential packaged units, with SEER ratings ranging from 13-15. Lennox manufactures nine packaged units, with the three units in the Signature Collection being Energy Star rated. These units have SEER ratings ranging from 13 to 15.
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Warranty
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Amana offers a "Lifetime Unit Replacement Limited Warranty" on most models, as long as online registration is completed within 60 days. Residents of California and Quebec do not have to register online. This warranty is only for the original owners of the unit, for a single-family home.
A warranty from Lennox comes standard on all air conditioner units, with the units in the Signature Collection having a 10-year warranty on parts, 10-year warranty on the compressor, and a limited lifetime or 20-year warranty on the heat exchanger. The Elite Series warrants parts for five years, the compressor for 10 years, and the heat exchanger for either 20 years or a limited lifetime. The Merit Series warranty is five years for parts, five years for the compressor, and 20 years for the heat exchanger.
Extended Service Plans
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The "Asure" program is available from Amana, allowing the purchaser to have extended coverage for the compressor of the air conditioning unit, up to 99 years. This extended service plan is not available in all states, and is only for Amana brand units. Verification of availability with the sales associate is recommended.
The "Complete Care Plus" extended service plan offered by Lennox covers any brand air conditioner unit after the standard manufactured warranty expires. Lennox also offers a traditional extended warranty to supplement the basic warranty. This can extend the warranty five to ten years on any Elite and Merit Series air conditioning units.
Benefits
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Amana is a trademark of Maytag Corporation, and is used under license of Goodman Company, L.P. These are reputable and established companies.
Lennox was founded in 1895 by Dave Lennox, and has more than 6,000 authorized dealers. Lennox has the benefit of having most of its products carry the Good Housekeeping Seal. This Seal is awarded by the Good Housekeeping Research Institute. The seal gives the purchaser a two-year limited warranty in addition to the Lennox warranty.
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