# Comparing brands of home HVAC units specifically York and Ducane

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**Created:** [April 11, 2016, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/comparing-brands-of-home-hvac-units-specifically-york-and-ducane/751893 "2016-04-11T15:59:42Z")\
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Received two estimates to replace my HVAC system.

Both estimates provide the same air handler: Spacepak ESP-  
4860GH4C

The compressors offered are: Ducane 5 Ton 13 SEER R410A and a York-Luxaire 5T - the model TC4B6021S

Any thoughts on which is better. I have read on earlier posts that who installs may be more important than what is installed. One of the installers is a fairly large company; the other a two man outfit. Both have been at it a long time. I have used both before and have had good and not so good work from both. But not too many other options out here.

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.