The United States is a country where business competition is a central part of society; it’s the backbone of our economy, and a big part of American capitalism. In the air-conditioning industry, as in countless other industries, brand names often matter. According to Cecilio Guerra, the owner of Proficient Air Conditioning, top brands are a big part of what his San Antonio, TX, AC system installation company offers.
According to Guerra, “The best brands out there, the most common brands people are going to want, are Trane, then American Standard.” But even more common is a brand whose AC units consume nearly 85% of the market, says Guerra: “That’s Goodman and Amana—two brands made by the same manufacturer.” According to Guerra, one reason they are so popular is that they “lead in warranties” on their compressors and their heat exchangers. Those are two parts of an AC unit that are integral to good air conditioning. And, on top of that, these two brands are more affordable.
“The thing with Trane and American Standard,” says Guerra, “is that they are high-dollar equipment. But everybody knows about them. They advertise more than any other AC and HVAC manufacturer.” And, according to Guerra, another thing that makes all of these brands all the more popular is that they are made in the United States. In Guerra’s experience, people like to support home-grown industry whenever possible.
So, with these four brands as a model, how does a builder choose which type of AC unit to install in new construction? Or, how would a property owner decide what kind of AC units to use to enhance a house or a business? On Guerra’s end, his San Antonio, TX, AC system installation company can hook up any of these four kinds of AC units. So on the customer’s side, it all comes down to making a value judgment: What kind of warranty do you want? How much money will you spend? Does it matter that a brand advertises more than its competitors? Does it matter that one brand costs more but has a reputation for long-term, solid performance? Or is saving money the highest priority?
Asking such questions and making value judgments is the customer’s responsibility. What’s good to know, however, is that Guerra’s San Antonio, TX, AC system installation company can provide the manpower and the units for the property, however you decide.