WeatherKing vs Rheem
#1
06-03-05, 08:23 AM
WeatherKing vs Rheem
Anybody have any information on WeatherKing?
I know that Rheem owns WeatherKing but can't find anything about them.
My contractor said the WeatherKing could match my airhandler and it is two hundred less. I would like to make an intelligent descion about which to go with but without any info that would be tough!
I know that Rheem owns WeatherKing but can't find anything about them.
My contractor said the WeatherKing could match my airhandler and it is two hundred less. I would like to make an intelligent descion about which to go with but without any info that would be tough!
#2
06-03-05, 09:14 AM
Weather King
Weather King is Rheem's "builder's model" line. If you are just replacing the outdoor unit, I see no reason to not use Weather King.
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06-03-05, 11:37 AM
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HOW OLD IS YOUR AIR HANDLER?
The mismatched air handler and heat pump as far as brand is one issue/perception but you will also have a new heat pump with an old air handler. Have you checked warranty on new heat pump vs new heat pump with new matching air handler? Operating efficiency-SEER/HSPF might be a consideration as well. If you plan to be in home for forseeable future and the mismatch and operating efficiency does not bother you, then go for it.
Good Luck!
The mismatched air handler and heat pump as far as brand is one issue/perception but you will also have a new heat pump with an old air handler. Have you checked warranty on new heat pump vs new heat pump with new matching air handler? Operating efficiency-SEER/HSPF might be a consideration as well. If you plan to be in home for forseeable future and the mismatch and operating efficiency does not bother you, then go for it.
Good Luck!
#5
06-03-05, 04:50 PM
Rheem/Weather King
In fact, some of the Weather Kings are a better match for the older Rheem indoor units than the new Rheems. Do you have model #'s for all of the equipment in question?
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06-09-05, 07:12 PM
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The difference is that the Rheem unit uses the Copeland Scroll compressor and the Weather King uses a Bristol recip. compressor.
The scroll being the better compressor.
The scroll being the better compressor.
