Air Conditioners (Central)
Product Comparisons
It's ironic that the very machines designed to keep us cool generate excessive amounts of globe-warming greenhouse gases. But you can cut down on your air conditioner's environmental impact with these efficient units (arranged by BTU size in the chart below) and simple home maintenance tips.
Wondering what these table headings mean? They're the criteria we used to choose and evaluate the products in the chart below. Learn more about their importance in "What To Look For."
| Name | BTUs | SEER (Maximum) | Energy Star Rated | ACEEE Rated | MSRP | Purchasing Information | Reader Rating |
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| Carrier 38TDB Infinity Series | 18,000-60,000 | 21 | yes | yes | * | www.residential.carrier.com, 800-CARRIER |
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| Carrier 38TSA Performance Series | 18,000-60,000 | 15 | yes | yes | * | www.residential.carrier.com, 800-CARRIER |
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| Lennox 13ACD Merit Series | 18,000-60,000 | 14 | yes | no | * | www.lennox.com, 800-953-6669 |
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| Amana ASX16 Series | 24,000-60,000 | 16 | yes | no | * | www.amana-hac.com, 877-254-4729 |
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| Bryant 187 Evolution Series | 24,000-60,000 | 17.1 | yes | yes | * | www.bryant.com, 800-428-4326 |
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| Bryant 180 Evolution Series | 24,000-60,000 | 20 | yes | yes | * | www.bryant.com, 800-428-4326 |
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| Lennox XC21 Dave Lennox Signature Collection | 24,000-60,000 | 20.5 | yes | no | * | www.lennox.com, 800-953-6669 |
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| American Standard Allegiance 18 Series | 30,000-60,000 | 18.9 | yes | yes | * | www.amstd-comfort.com |
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| Trane XL19i Series | 30,000-60,000 | 19.5 | yes | no | * | www.trane.com |
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| Trane XL15i Series | 30,000-60,000 | 16.25 | yes | no | * | www.trane.com |
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| *Prices for central air conditioning units are not included as they can vary widely depending on your contract with the installer. | |||||||