However, the steep installation charges remain a disadvantage. The Gold series feature only one unit, the Gold 17, while the Silver series contains four the American Standard Silver 16, the American Standard Silver 16 Low Profile, the American Standard Silver 14, and the American Standard Silver 13.Īs is clear from the table above, American Standard’s units are inexpensive to buy and, offer good running costs. The Platinum Series contains 2 of its premium units, the American Standard Platinum 20 and American Standard Platinum 18. Note – Other exterior factors can also influence the price Based on national averageĪmerican Standard’s AC units have been divided into three distinct series the Platinum, Gold, and Silver Series. **Running costs based on 21 cents/kWh and 2000 hours of cooling per year. *Prices are estimates for the following: 2.5-ton condenser, 1300-1400 cfm air handler plus a programmable thermostat. The table below compares American Standard’s air conditioners’ against one another in terms of purchase, installation, and average running costs for a 2.5-ton AC unit. When compared to its competitors such as Lennox and, Amana, American Standard’s AC units offer slightly SEERs. On the other end of the spectrum, the unit with the lowest SEER rating is the Silver 13, with a 13 SEER. The American Standard AC unit with the highest SEER is the American Standard Platinum 20, with a whopping 22 SEER much higher than what is offered by most competitors.
Although the number of complaints filed was astounding, we noted that these complaints were quickly responded to, and rectified. However, American Standard’s customer reviews portray a different picture. The company claims that these high costs are in lieu of the units’ exceptional and durable build quality.
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