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Originally Posted by Bill Verburg View Post
Sounds like my house, everything here is still running well( 2x Rheem like yours) but my HVAC contractor suggested that I think about replacement and adding a UV filter

I know nothing about AC

Whats the diff between 1 stage and 2?

Tell us more about the tax credit
Single Stage is on/off, standard system.

Two Stage, it starts up at about 65% and then switches to Full if the temp is more than two degrees off. More advanced system can also dehumidify by running low speed for a long time.

Variable Speed is like Two stage, except 40% to 110% capacity and very small increments. Even better humidity control.

Humid areas really benefit from the Two Stage and Variable Speed systems.

Tax Credit is $300 per unit, maximum $500 if the SEER/Components are right. Meh. $500 on $12K.
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