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Amana Air Conditioners Review

Modernize Rating: 4/5

Average Cost: $3,854 - $6,344

Amana is a big player in the heating and cooling industry, offering a wide range of air conditioners with SEER ratings from 13 to 24.5, incorporating ComfortNet technology for enhanced control. The average installation cost for an Amana AC unit ranges between $3,854 to $6,345, depending on the home’s size and needed capacity. The company also offers heat pumps, gas furnaces, and ductless AC units, complemented by a comprehensive warranty system requiring registration within 60 days of installation.

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Amana HVAC Brand Reviews

Amana HVAC has been making central air conditioners since 1954, over those 60+ years the company has gone from forging a path in a new industry to becoming a proficient supplier and manufacturer of heating and cooling products. The company is owned by Goodman but produces its own line of products.

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Amana Air Conditioners

The Amana air conditioners are available starting at 13 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) and going all the way up to 24.5 SEER. The top three products come with ComfortNet technology to help improve control over the HVAC units. If you need a full replacement of your home’s current HVAC system you may want to look into installing a new Amana gas furnace at the same time to save on overall costs down the road.

Amana Air Conditioner Prices

The average cost to install an Amana AC unit is between $3,854 to $6,345. Your total AC unit installations costs will largely depend on the size needed for your home. For a 1,600 square foot home you would most likely need a 2.5 ton air conditioning unit. That size unit would be able to efficiently cool and heat your home. See below for a list of other HVAC brand prices. Talk to a local contractor today to get exact prices for your new AC unit installation.

Central Air Conditioner Best Brands by Cost
Air Conditioner Brands:Average Unit Cost:SEER Rating:
American Standard$3,65616.8
Carrier$3,89516.8
Goodman$2,48815.5
Trane$3,22017.2
Rheem$2,96817.1
Lennox$3,79417.8
York$2,35416.4
Ruud$3,20017.1
Amana$2,93517.5
HEIL$3,40018.2

Amana HVAC Units

Amana sells all the products that you would expect of a heating and cooling company, including services related to:


What Size Air Conditioning Unit Do I Need? 

When calculating what size Amana AC unit you would need installed. You’ll want to consider your home’s size and what kind of cooling capacity you will need for it. It is common to assume an air conditioner  can cool up to 400 square feet per 1 ton of air conditioning capacity. See the chart below for average costs of HVAC units by TONS

AC Unit Costs by Size - Tons
Central Air Conditioner SizeAC Unit BTUAC Unit Only
1.5 Tons18,000 BTU$1,986
2 Tons24,000 BTU$2,117
2.5 Tons30000 BTU$2,352
3 Tons36000 BTU$2,920
3.5 Tons42000 BTU$3,550
4 Tons48000 BTU$3,650
5 Tons60000 BTU$3,690

Average Cost by SEER

Efficiency is expressed as the seasonal energy-efficiency rating, also known as an air conditioner’s SEER rating. The minimum SEER for a central AC unit will be 13 to 14. You’ll want to choose an air conditioner with a SEER rating of 15 or higher. The better the SEER rating for your Amana AC unit, the lower your overall energy bills will be. See our list below of average costs for AC units with different SEER ratings:

AC Unit Costs by SEER
SEER Efficiency RatingsAC Unit + InstallationEnergy Efficiency Level
13-14 SEER$2,820Standard Efficiency
15-16 SEER$3,420High Efficiency
17-18 SEER$4,650High Efficiency
19-21 SEER$5,390Very High Efficiency
22-24 SEER$6,800Max Efficiency

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Amana Heat Pumps

Amana heat pumps range from between 15 SEER and 18 SEER. The top two heat pumps are equipped with ComfortNet technology. The average heat pump can cost between $2,250 to $7,420 depending on the heat pump’s SEER rating. A single zone or single room heat pump will cost on average of $550. See a full list of heat pump brands below with associated installation costs.

Heat Pump Prices by Brand
Heat Pump BrandsSEER RatingUnit Price
Aire-Flo14$950 to $1,500
Airtemp16$1,000 to $1,675
Amana15 - 18$1,250 to $3,200
American Standard14$1,285 to $3,995
Ameristar14$1,055 to $1,450
Armstrong Air14 - 20$1,165 to $3,700
Armstrong and Ducane15 - 20$1,100 to $3,175
Bryant14 - 20$1,255 to $4,275
Carrier14 - 20$1,350 to $4,265
Coleman13 - 20$1,100 to $3,675
Daikin HVAC15 - 18$1,150 to $3,150
Day & Night14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
DiamondAir14 - 15$900 to $1,760
Ducane14 - 20$1,150 to $3,150
Goodman15 - 18$1,150 to $3,500
Heil14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
Lennox16 - 23$1,425 to $4,400
Luxaire13 - 20$1,200 to $3,675
Maytag15 - 19$1,245 to $3,720
Payne14 - 17$1,075 to $3,050
Rheem14$1,200 to $3,750
Ruud14$1,200 to $3,750
Tempstar14 - 19$1,135 to $3,925
Trane14$1,285 to $3,995
York13 - 20$1,250 to $3,675


Amana Gas Furnaces

When choosing an Amana furnace you’ll have to choose between standard efficiency and high efficiency. The standard efficiency units are all 80 percent AFUE (Average Fuel Utilization Efficiency). The high efficiency units range in AFUE from 92 percent to 98 percent. The top four furnaces all come with ComfortNet technology.

The cost of a standard efficiency natural gas furnace ranges from $2,325 to $3,500. Depending on the brand and energy efficiency level of your new furnace, your total installation cost may vary. All of the best air conditioning units should be comparable in price for similar units other than the more expensive luxury brands of HVAC units. See our list below of average gas furnace installation costs by brands:

Gas Furnace Costs by Brand
Best Gas Furnace BrandsAverage Furnace CostAverage Total Installation Cost
American Standard Furnaces$1,250$3,820
Amana Furnaces$925$2,285
Bryant Furnaces$985$2,770
Carrier Furnaces$1,100$2,995
Daikin Furnaces$2,600$4,885
Goodman Furnaces$755$1,950
Lennox Furnaces$1,425$3,790
Rheem Furnaces$1,250$2,905
Ruud Furnaces$1,100$3,200
Trane Furnaces$1,265$3,460
York Furnaces$830$2,200
Average Gas Furnace Prices:$1,226 $3,115

Amana Ductless AC Units

Ductless Amana HVAC units are known for their high efficiency levels because heat isn’t lost as air moves around the ducts. Amana sells single room and multi-room split ductless systems for both heating and cooling. The company also sells single room ductless air conditioners.

The ComfortNet Control

Top of the line Amana HVAC products are designed to work with their proprietary ComfortNet Control system. These full-color thermostats provide a great deal of control over the units. They can control multiple devices around your home. The controls access the Internet, they function with wireless accessories and offer control over things like fan speed, heat pump balance point, heat and cool cycles, and even humidity with the right equipment.

The backlit screen is simple to read and the various controls are split into multiple menus to keep everything organized and make it simpler to use.

The Goodman Name

Before purchasing any Amana equipment it’s important to know that the company’s heaters and air conditioners division is owned by Goodman Brand HVAC. If you’re familiar with the Goodman name and Goodman equipment, Amana products are very similar. In fact, all the Amana warranties are handled directly by Goodman facilities and the name even shows on Amana warranty documents.


Amana AC Warranty

Most Amana equipment come with a parts warranty for up to 10 years after the installation, but only when customers register their equipment within 60 days of installation. Amana equipment should be registered as soon as possible. If equipment isn’t registered in time, the company will only warranty it for five years after the installation is complete. Amana is known for standing behind its products, but only if you take the time and put in the effort to make sure the heater, air conditioners or whatever you purchase from Amana is registered properly.

Amana products are built to last and don’t typically have many problems, but if they do you could find yourself footing the bill for a technician even if the equipment is covered under warranty. The warranty doesn’t typically cover labor or shipping.

When looking for a contractor, it’s a good idea to try and find someone that warranties their work and that will come out and fix issues without charging you to do it. While you won’t get a technician who will make all the repairs without charging you, it’s important all their work is warrantied so you aren’t paying for the same service multiple times if they make mistakes.


Local Amana AC Installation

Before hiring an installer to put in your Amana AC unit make sure that they have experience with Amana or Goodman brand products. Goodman recommends that homeowners and business owners look for technicians with the NATE Certification. NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence and shows that the technician has had proper training. Amana and Goodman don’t have their own training or certification program like some other suppliers do, so it’s a good idea to look for technicians that are highly rated with good reviews and that have advanced certifications.

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