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  Air Conditioning units help keep us comfortable all year-around. Repairs and maintenance of an AC unit can be expensive and time consuming, but choosing a reliable unit can relieve you of any stress and financial headaches in the future. To test the reliability to each AC unit, the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) performs quality and reliability tests on each product to insure customers are receiving a unit that lasts.
  
  

Trane

• Trane's reputation for reliability and efficiency has made them one of the top heating and cooling providers for buildings and residential homes. The Trane line of AC units are designed with Trane's long-lasting and reliable components. The XB14's SEER is made up of an aluminum outdoor coil and non-corrosive base pan to provide a long-lasting performance with protection against the elements. The full-side louvered panels on each product protect your unit from physical damage which can lead to internal errors.The AHRI and Trane put the products through a series of rigorous durability tests to make sure you get a quality product.
  
  

Lennox

• Lennox prides themselves on the research and development of private technologies used to deliver a consistent, quiet cooling and heating system. The variable capacity heating technology adjusts airflow depending on the space requirements of your home. The dual-fuel comfort system installed in most Lennox products uses two energy sources; an electric heat pump and a gas furnace, to provide the most efficient use of the AC unit. These two functions, will protect the system from wear and tear because the system is performing at maximum efficiency. Good Housekeeping also gave its seal of approval to Lennox, and recognized the company's quality and the reliability of its products.
  
  

Carrier

• The AC manufacturer Carrier was the first company to invent the mechanical AC system. Since then, the company has focused on innovation and creating quality units to enhance the user's comfort. Carrier's TurboAir System technology optimizes the heating and cooling fan system to provide efficient use of horsepower.This means more air distribution with minimal AC unit wear and tear. Each Carrier AC unit is tested by the AHRI for durability and quality and have all received a rating of 6 out of 7 or better.