Question about Payne Heat Pump

[mickeys friend]

Thanks everyone for their help on my other post about heat pumps.Now I have another question,what about Payne heat pumps?I was told that they are made by Carrier,does anyone know if this is true and also has anyone used a Payne befoe?Thanks for any help.

 

[Justsyd2]

It is true. Payne is made by Carrier. DH has his own AC company. He sells/installs them, and has never said anything negative about them.

 

[Huff]

My understanding is that Payne is essentially Carriers lower end units. That said the reviews have been positive and units lasting just fine at a lower cost than the Carrier units.

I replaced mine in 2007. I got lucky. My existing unit was a SEER 10 unit which by federal mandate could not be made after Jan. 2006. My AC installer searched and was able to find a new SEER 10 in left over stock. Otherwise I would have had to go to a SEER 13 unit which means replacing the exchanger as well and doubling my cost. Total cost for new unit labor included was $2300.

I prefer Trane over the other brands but Payne is certainly not a bad brand to go with.