Goodman Central AC vs. Lennox: Cost, Pros & Cons – Central AC Reviews

Goodman central air conditioners have a reputation for being affordable with decent quality backed by some of the best warranties in the industry.

Goodman central ac

Lennox central air conditioners are considered a premium brand with very good quality in top models, not-so-great quality in its cheaper models. Its warranties are nothing special.

In this head-to-head comparison guide, we cover all the bases starting with the breakdown of costs you can expect for a complete installation based on various efficiency levels.

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Goodman Furnace vs. Lennox: Cost, Pros & Cons – Furnace Reviews

The Goodman furnaces vs. Lennox furnaces comparison features the industry’s low-cost leader against the most expensive furnace brand. You can guess which is which.

Here is a summary of Lennox vs Goodman furnace cost.

80% efficient furnaces: Average Installed Costs: 80,000 BTU, 80% AFUE Efficiency Furnaces

  • Goodman: $3,850 – $6,150
  • Lennox: $5,100 – $7,350

90%-Plus efficient furnaces: Average Installed Costs: 80,000 BTU, 90% and Higher Furnaces

  • Goodman: $4,600 – $6,450
  • Lennox: $6,700 – $9,350

Goodman has better warranties, even though the quality of Goodman’s best furnaces isn’t quite as good as Lennox’s best furnaces.

That’s the snapshot of what you’ll find below.

Now, let’s dig into the details starting with a cost comparison and moving to an overview of the model ranges, warranties, plus pros and cons of each brand.

The content concludes with recommendations for how to choose between Goodman and Lennox furnaces.

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How Solar Panels Can Be a Good Investment, Even with Modest Sunshine

There is a common but wrong idea that solar panels are only effective in places with a lot of sunshine. The reality is that home solar panels are being used successfully in less sunny regions like the US Northeast and Pacific Northwest.

You can also find examples in other parts of the world: Netherlands and other nations have more than 600 watts of solar capacity per person, according to a recent report by SolarPower Europe (PDF). Those nations have relatively low sunshine.

Abundant sunlight makes solar panels more productive, which means they produce more kilowatt-hours per year. But, you also need to consider local electricity prices, since they determine the dollar value of those kilowatt-hours!

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