Homeowners waste money on leaky Goodman HVAC systems

“Looking at purchasing a new unit and have two choices. Could someone explain to me the differences between the two? A: https://www.acdirect.com/goodman-2-5-ton-14-5-seer2-r32-heat-pump-system-ots.html B: https://www.acdirect.com/goodman-2-5-ton-14-5-seer2-r32-air-conditioner-split-system-with-electric-heat.html submitted by /u/ThrowRAWishbone99 [link] [comments]”

“Hey all. I have a 2011 Goodman unit and it stopped cooling the other day. Called hvac company and they told me the fan motor went bad. I paid $1100 for a new fan motor. Works again, but this is how they left the unit. It did not have this wiring coming out the top prior. This look normal for the repair? TIA. submitted by /u/scottydontkno1 [link] [comments]”

“Our hose is 100 years old, no insulation. When it goes below 30 our heat strips on our current 10 year old Goodman will kick on every 60 or so seconds. The current units are technically oversized….so it’s not a sizing issue. I like the idea of the vapor injection compressor to reduce the usage of heat strips. Apparently they can handle down to 5 degrees without heat strips? submitted by /u/No-Mango-8105 [link] [comments]”

“I have a fairly new (3 years old) Goodman AC unit and it recently stopped working so had a couple of HVAC companies come out and take a look - both are agreeing that it's a circuit board failure and the board needs to be replaced. The issue however is that there is no parts availability for this particular circuit board. After going with one company, it's now been a couple weeks since agreeing to go ahead with the circuit board replacement however Goodman is unable to provide an ETA of p”

“Hey all. These guys installed our kitchen vent hood and did good as far as I can tell. We need a new furnace and asked them for a quote and it’s almost $3K lower than everyone else we got quotes from. Is Goodman a red flag necessarily? We are in a new state so it’s difficult to get personal recs on these guys! submitted by /u/Tiredtotodile03 [link] [comments]”

“Peopls say Goodman is low quality but 20 years! Heat exchanged is cracked and will replace whole system, but I got 20 years from a Goodman furnace and condenser with zero issues. submitted by /u/franksmartin [link] [comments]”

“My 4-ton Goodman HVAC system was installed new in November 2023. In less than three years, the air-handler fan failed, followed approximately two weeks later by a failed coil. Although the parts are covered under warranty, I have been left with approximately $1,965 in labor costs. I contacted Goodman/Daikin Comfort Technologies asking for assistance. They essentially said their warranty covers the parts but not labor, and that they cannot predict the life of individual components. I understand t”

“Im in the need for an entire system overhaul after my blower motor crapped out on me and will cost around $4,200 to replace. I’ve got two quotes from two different companies that are offering Goodman and Carrier units. I’ve read mixed reviews about Goodman but mainly understand it all comes down to the installation. I have no doubts that the company can do the installation correctly, but I wanted to ask this sub’s opinion on the Carrier units I was offered by the other company vs the Goodman. My”

“Never in my life have i had 2 systems back to back in the same day arrive empty and with leaks in the same place. Installed first one, cracked open the valves after vacuum, and nothing. Put some nitro through, and had a leak at one of the ubends. Sent back, got another. Same thing, same leak location. Im in socal. Anyone else? submitted by /u/KhanSam11 [link] [comments]”

“Hello, I have a Goodman side discharge condenser (GZV7SA), an AHVE air handler and a Goodman GTST thermostat. 1st Issue. We have noticed the system will stop calling for cooling before the temperature has been reached. The blue led (indicates that it is calling for cooling) will run for about 10 minutes, then stop calling for cooling. A few minutes later is will call again for cooling. We can hear the compressor and air handler moving air, and then I can hear the condenser abruptly stop. 2nd Iss”

“My warranty company is only paying for replacement of condenser and evaporative coil. I’m on my own for the furnace as it didn’t fail and won’t fit with the new coil. So I need to know what I should have as I’m not gonna just hand the warranty ac repair contractor $3500 (what the contractor verbally told me it’d cost) without knowing what I’m getting. Needs to be Goodman. I live in the inland empire of California. Very hot. No frost or snow. My furnace and coil are in a lil elevated closet thing”

“Hey I got quoted 9,200 for the Goodman and 8,500 for the Midea, 4T. For a 1500 sqft home. Which would do you guys recommend? Pros and cons? submitted by /u/CrazyPanda10 [link] [comments]”

“I had a long career in building automation controls and recently installed a Goodman 5 ton heat pump in my house; I did most of the heavy lifting and hired a tech for final connections and startup. It was a challenge. We got through the install and now it's working fine (mostly), but wow, really sad. Lots of quality issues, terrible installation instructions, and mediocre Goodman tech support. A few weeks after startup, the outside temp was in the high 80's and the house went into full h”

“Hi everyone, hoping someone here can help me out. I have a Goodman hvac system and I’m trying to figure out where the air filter is located. I’m definitely not an hvac expert so sorry if this is a basic question. I’ve looked around the unit but I don’t want to start opening or removing things without knowing what I’m doing. I’ll attach a few pictures of the unit. If anyone could point out where the filter should be, or let me know if it might be located somewhere. I noticed the return vents are”

“I recently paid a contractor over $18,000 to install a Goodman GLXS3BN4210 condenser, CAPTA4230C3 evaporator, and GR9T960804CN furnace. I checked their work afterward, and it appears that there are several problems with the installation. The evaporator seems to just be sitting on top of the furnace, held in place by nothing except gravity and a thin line of clear caulk. The evaporator is also twisted relative to the furnace (as if it had been placed on the furnace and then turned slightly) and t”

“I’m looking for a reliable and reasonably priced HVAC tech who can help diagnose and repair my 5‑ton Goodman system that was installed about a year and a half ago. The original installer hasn’t been dependable, and the system has never run correctly. A recent diagnosis suggested the liquid line filter‑drier may be clogged, the TXV may be failing, or possibly both. The sensing bulb was never installed properly, It was also mentioned that the original brazing may not have been done with nitrogen,”

“My 25 year plus Goodman condenser and evaporator coils are leaking refrigerant. Northern California. Going through my home warranty to see about replacement. Talking through the representatives from the HVAC company and home warranty, replacing the condenser and evaporator coil is my cheapest and best option. I'm told that the parts and labor of my coils will be covered, but my home warranty doesn't cover the rest of the charges. The HVAC company said these additions are likely required”

“I have a Goodman GSXC160361CC 3-ton outdoor condensing unit that shuts down at least once a day. It displays Error Code 04 on the board. Resetting the system by pulling the outdoor disconnect plug for 30 seconds temporarily fixes the issue, but it continues to trip daily. So far, I have cleaned the coils and replaced the capacitor with a new 40/5 µF unit. What troubleshooting steps should I take next? submitted by /u/Potential-Degree9860 [link] [comments]”

“I'm in the San Gabriel valley California. our home is an old 2200 sf and it's not insulated. It mostly have metal ducts with some flexible. Since it's an old home I'm concern that when they inpect the HVCA it may trigger other issues in the house that may not be up to code. What is involved in the inspection? In the research, I notice it says that 4 ton would be fine for a 2200 ft home and 5 tons may not help. We have lived in the house 38 years. I'm somewhat uncertain about”

“Had a new single stage 2.5 ton Goodman ac unit installed in April and it was working great. Lower electric bill colder air, win win. Filter is changed every month. Have had running 100+ degree days where it keeps the house at 80~ degrees during the hottest part of the day. 3 weeks ago it froze up around 4pm. Techs came out, had to let it thaw over night, came back out the next day and couldn't find a reason for it. Same thing happened a week later around 2pm, two different techs came out. Fi”

“Brand new Goodman 3 ton system was just installed… Few weeks later it was diagnosed as needing a new TXV which was done few days ago by same tech. Tech had problems with compressor kicking off immediately after startup .. kept diagnosing and eventually got it to work (or so he said). Just today I took off service panel to peek in and found a used “hard starter” in there that he def didn’t advise me about. It has me very concerned and I’m looking for input … thanks. submitted by /u/Ge”

“We are looking to purchase a home built in 2007, but we are curious as to how we should proceed with the HVAC unit. The home is 2,500 sq/ft and has two Goodman units (one 2.5 ton and one 2 ton). The unit is 1 year old and already not performing well after one year. Inspector stated the split is below 15 and above 26 degrees. Inspection report found more insulation is needed as well. Also, the air handler is on the second floor. Significantly more humid on the second floor than first. We have ask”

“I'm located in Central Florida and looking to replace my 10 years old Goodman AC. Home built new in 2016. Over the years I have noticed my electric bill increasing and AC just runs longer. I've replaced the TXV and coils before and do regular service on the unit. It's now unable to keep a 20 degree differential. I'm Hearing TXV or Compressor, so I was prepared for new unit replacement as I've always thought the unit became suboptimal at some point anyway. So I'm receiving”

“3 years ago We built a home with a production builder and have builder grade AC/Furnace. 13seer 93% single stage, gas. 3ton 80,000 BTU The AC unit has had multiple failures and the AC company has agreed to replace the outside unit, evaporator coil. New refrigerant etc. They will cover it 100% parts/labor. This restarts the 10y Lennox warranty on the AC and leaves me with 6 more on the existing furnace. Since they are already coming out to do all that work, I asked if now was the time to convert”

“I’m trying to understand the likely mechanical/root cause of a series of problems with a relatively new furnace/HVAC installation.I’m specifically interested in what experienced HVAC techs would investigate and whether these problems seem related or independent. Background: I bought a gut-renovated condo in spring 2024. The mechanical systems were installed as part of the renovation in roughly 2022–23, so the furnace was only around 3 years old when the most serious problems occurred. Furnace is”

“Less than three years ago, we replaced our 15 year old systems with two 3 ton Goodman systems with 410A refrigerant. One unit has been working without issue and the other has seen multiple return trips by the installer for failing to cool. Today our latest visit led to a diagnosis of a leak at the metering valve. Last summer the company thought it was a coil leak but ended up “fixing” the metering device. Now it needs a full replacement and the tech believes there may be an obstruction in the fi”

“I'm currently going through an insurance construction project that involves my AC and furnace being disconnected removed and then put back, so I'm looking at having the contractor just put a new system that I'll buy in place, since everything is getting torn out anyways(I asked him and he's fine with it). I was looking at an Aciq system that is 3500ish total, and a Goodman system that is 4600ish total I know Goodman is the more well known brand, but is Aciq bad enough that the pr”