I’m currently looking to install a 3-ton heat Air conditioner and received a quote today with three main equipment options. They are all using the new R-454B refrigerant.
Option 1: Moovair M-Series
Price: $6,500
Outdoor/Indoor Unit: MSCEA36R2AM1 / CCHMA36BNCAS1
Specs: 16 SEER2 | 58 dB sound rating
Warranty: 10-year parts, 5-year labor (requires maintenance every 2 years)
Option 2: Lennox Merit Series
Price: $7,500
Outdoor/Indoor Unit: ML18XSP1-036 / CX38CT-30/36C-71
Specs: 17.2 SEER2 | 57 dB sound rating
Warranty: 10-year parts, 5-year labor (requires annual maintenance)
Option 3: Lennox Elite Series (Inverter / Variable)
Price: $8,500 (+$2,000 over Moovair / +$1,000 over Merit)
Outdoor/Indoor Unit: EL18XSLV-024/036 / CX38CT-30/36C-71
Specs: 19 SEER2 | 54 dB sound rating (Variable-Capacity Inverter)
Warranty: 10-year parts, 5-year labor (requires annual maintenance)
For anyone running the EL18XSLV, how has your experience been with comfort and noise levels? And is it worth the extra money?
Appreciate any insights or advice on which direction to go!