good ac brands and AC manufacturers

Choosing a good AC brand and a good AC manufacturer is obviously important. To accomplish it, a good first step is to choose a manufacturer that is a partner with Energy Star.

To get manufacturers that are partnering the Energy Star program, see: Energy Star List for AC Manufacturers. You just have to refine your search, and indicate the type of products you want to search (Products manufacturers/AC Room or AC Central) and country.

When you choose an Energy Star labeled AC unit from a manufacturer partnering the Energy Star program, you are acquiring an air conditioner that is in the top 25% for efficiency. Which means that you can save at least 15%-40% on your utility cooling bills (when compared with standard non-qualifed AC models).

See: Best Air Conditioning

AC Models

Choosing a good AC brand or a good AC manufacturer isn't all. Models offered by the same manufacturer can differ a lot. Some AC models can accomplish the Energy Star criteria, while others of the same manufacturer don't. So, be aware and choose a qualified AC model.

To find a qualified Window/Room AC Energy Star product, see: Energy Star Room AC
To find a qualified Central AC Energy Star partner, see: Energy Star Central AC Partner List

AC manufacturers

Frigidaire, GE, Kenmore, Haier, or Friedrich are very good AC brands with excellent window AC models. Sanyo is excellent in ductless mini-split air conditioners. Rheem or Lennox have also excellent and qualified central and window/room AC models.

But the possible list of AC manufacturers with qualified models is very extensive. Here are some more big and well known names, involving large multinationals: Amana, Bryant, Carrier, Coleman, Daikin, Danfoss, Fujitsu, Goodman, Hayward, Heil-Hvac, Honeywell, Nordyne, Ruud, Sanyo, Sears, Trane, WaterFurnace, York...

Contractors and service professional

To select AC contractors and AC service professionals, see: AC contractors and Professional Service Technicians.