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GE vs Comfortmaker air conditioners: a comparison guide

You should consider a few things when comparing GE vs Comfortmaker air conditioners, including the model, the efficiency rating and warranty.

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If you're looking to upgrade your air conditioner, you might be wondering about the differences with GE vs. Comfortmaker air conditioners. You should consider a few things when you're looking for your AC system, including the model, the efficiency rating, warranty, and the design and layout of the HVAC system.

GE vs Comformaker air conditioners and energy efficiency

GE vs Comfortmaker air conditioners: Seen here is a GE mini-split system.Most GE air conditioners are Energy Star qualified. The window air conditioners and wall air conditioning systems produced by the company are some of the most energy-efficient models available. 

Comfortmaker produces a variety of air conditioners that may not be Energy Star qualified. You should look for the symbol or qualification on the machine. Comfortmaker offers matching system parts, which helps your system achieve better energy efficiency.

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Comfortmaker systems run quietly and are known to be durable. The units meet or exceed the standards put in place by the federal government with their seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) ratings. Many come with Energy Star certifications, although not all systems meet those standards.

Pricing and design

When looking at air conditioner prices, you'll find that GE offers simple systems between $160 and $1,000 or more. Comfortmaker air conditioners average around $1,000 to $1,500, although some systems are well over $2,000. 

Comfortmaker's prices are going to appear to be more than GE's. That's because Comfortmaker primarly produces central air conditioning units for the whole home and wall mini-split units for apartments or small offices. Whereas GE creates only wall and window units.

GE offers neutral tones for the outside appearance of air conditioners, so they won't look out of place or garish in your home. Some of the units provided by Comfortmaker come in nude or beige, but many are steel and may be gray or darker in color.

Warranty

Comfortmaker air conditioner SoftSound SXT+Warranties are available with Comfortmaker systems, which can help cover the cost of repairs or replacements in the future.

Unit pricing affects the length of a Comfortmaker warranty. For example, the top-of-the-line models lasts for 10 years.

A warranty typically lasts for seven years on mid-tier products, five years on standard-level products and one year for base-level products.

Comfortmaker ACs carry a limited warranty on the functional parts.

When it comes to GE, they offer a variety of warranties dependent on the product. 

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These are just a few things to consider when you're thinking about GE vs. Comfortmaker air conditioners and the price to install air conditioner units in your home. Installation isn't included in the prices of the units. Home cooling can range in cost substantially, so once you pick a unit, you should get an air conditioner estimate from a contractor.

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