š Hey, Tony hereā¦
When youāre shopping for an HVAC system, the name Goodman comes up a lotāespecially if you're looking at systems like the Goodman 5 Ton 14.3 SEER2 with R-32.
People often ask me:
āTony, is Goodman actually a good brandāor am I just saving money upfront?ā
Letās break it down, from brand history to warranty detailsāplus a few facts from sources outside the showroom.
š Who Is Goodman?
Goodman Manufacturing was founded in Texas in 1975. They focus on affordable, made-in-America HVAC equipment thatās easy to install and maintain.
In 2012, Goodman was acquired by Daikin Industries, the worldās largest HVAC manufacturer.
Thatās a big dealābecause Daikinās R&D and manufacturing quality brought Goodman up to global standards, while keeping its pricing accessible.
š§¾ Reference:
Goodman ā Company History
Official brand background and manufacturing details from Goodmanās own site.
š Brand Strength: Budget or Reliable?
Goodman has earned a reputation for value, durability, and straightforward engineering.
It doesnāt have the flash of premium brands like Trane or Lennox, but hereās what makes it popular:
| Feature | Goodman HVAC |
|---|---|
| šŗšø Assembled in the USA | āļø Yes (Houston, TX) |
| š§° Easy to service | āļø Universal parts, simple wiring |
| š”ļø 10-year warranties | āļø On many models (with registration) |
| š° Cost vs. performance | ā One of the best in the market |
š§¾ Reference:
Forbes ā Best HVAC Companies 2025
Goodman is featured as a top pick for budget-conscious homeowners.
š§¾ Whatās Goodmanās Warranty Like?
Most Goodman systemsāincluding the one weāre talking aboutācome with:
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10-Year Limited Parts Warranty
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10-Year Unit Replacement Warranty (on select models)
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Lifetime compressor coverage (for higher-end heat pumps and furnaces)
But thereās a catch: You must register your unit within 60 days of installation to get the full warranty!
š§¾ Reference:
Goodman ā Warranty Coverage Details
Review all warranty conditions and download the official documents directly from Goodman.
š§ How Does It Compare to Other Brands?
Letās be honestāGoodman may not have the prestige of Carrier or the longevity of Trane. But side-by-side, hereās how it stacks up:
| Brand | Warranty | Cost | Reputation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodman | 10-year parts/unit | $ā$$ | Solid value |
| Carrier | 10-year parts | $$$ | Premium brand |
| Lennox | 5ā10 year range | $$$$ | High efficiency |
| Trane | 10ā12 year parts | $$$$ | Ultra-durable |
š§¾ Reference:
Consumer Reports ā HVAC System Reliability Survey (Membership required)
Consumer Reports data backs up Goodmanās solid reliability rating among HVAC brands.
š¬ Tonyās Take
āGoodman is one of those āget-the-job-doneā brands. No bells and whistlesābut when installed properly, itāll run 15ā20 years without a fuss.ā
If you're focused on:
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ā Reliable cooling and heating
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ā Easy maintenance
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ā Lower upfront costs
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ā Long-term warranty protection
ā¦then a system like the Goodman 5 Ton SEER2 with R-32 makes a lot of sense.
š§ Final Word
Goodman is not a luxury brandāand thatās exactly why people love it. It gives you powerful performance and long warranties at a price that wonāt wipe out your savings account.
š Have questions about warranty registration or Goodman parts? Ask meāTony. Or reach out to The Furnace Outletās customer team.
In the next topic you will read about: HVAC Installation Costs: What to Expect with a 5 Ton System. No surprisesājust Tonyās straight talk on what really goes into the price.







