Air Conditioning System question

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<p>Our air conditioner went out again last night. It is a old system so it is time to just replace everything (the inside and outside components). </p>

<p>I think I have narrowed it down to either a Trane or a Rheem/Ruud. Has anyone put either of these systems in recently? How easy is it to clean the outside component without dismantling a lot of pieces? I am leaning toward a 13 SEER. Any thoughts?</p>

<p>We live in the south (Texas) so it is used during a good portion of the year. A heat pump will not work here.
Thanks</p>

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<p>You need to clarify what it’s [not] doing. If it’s blowing air, but not cooling, that points to the outside components. If it’s not blowing at all, that could be a problem with the inside unit–or even just a bad thermostat.</p>

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<p>The outside fan is working. Something clicks ‘on’ with the inside stuff but the inside fan is not working. I tried resetting all the breakers and am pretty sure it is not the thermostat. </p>

<p>The whole system is over 20 years old so it is time for a new everything. Any suggestions on Trane vs. Rheem?</p>

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<p>We just put in a Trane system and heard from several AC guys that that’s top of the line.</p>

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<p>I just had to replace the motor on my 8 year old system…it seized.
$1600
Don’t buy anything called a “Goodman” (installed by the homebuilder)</p>

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<p>I bought a Trane, but it was more expensive than Rudd/Rheem. Also fan (!800) inside for humidity, etc. I don’t know if it was worth it; I think keeping system clean is more valuable. The Trane came with 10-y warrantee</p>

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<p>If your system is that old, it will pay to replace it with the increased efficiency. Your electric bills should go way down. Get a new 13 seer system.</p>