Residential HVAC Brand Comparison — Efficiency, Warranty, Noise & Price

Brand Market Position Furnace Efficiency (AFUE) AC Efficiency (SEER2) Water Heater Efficiency (UEF) Typical Warranty Noise Level (dB) Price Tier
Rheem Reliable, value-focused residential HVAC 80–98% 13–20 0.60–4.0 10-year parts 72–78 $$
Goodman Budget-friendly systems with strong warranty 80–96% 13–18 0.65–3.8 10-year parts / Lifetime heat exchanger 74–80 $
Carrier Premium innovation and smart home integration 80–99% 14–26 0.70–4.5 10-year parts 68–75 $$$
Trane High durability and long-term reliability 80–97% 14–22 0.70–4.2 10-year parts 70–76 $$$$
York Mid-range efficiency with solid performance 80–97% 14–21 0.65–4.0 10-year parts 72–78 $$
Bosch Ultra-efficient inverter-driven heat pumps 95–98% 18–20+ 0.90–4.5 10-year parts 60–68 $$$
Lennox Luxury systems with top-tier efficiency 80–99.5% 16–28 0.70–4.7 10-year parts 58–65 $$$
Daikin Global leader in ductless and VRV systems 80–98% 15–24 0.70–4.6 12-year parts (select systems) 55–65 $$$