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Best HVAC Brands for Colorado Homes
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Updated February 9, 2026•By Editorial Staff
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TL;DR
What Are All These HVAC Brands?
If you've done any research into HVAC brands, you'll find a confusing variety of names. However, most of these brands are manufactured by just a handful of parent companies. The internals are often identical between product lines; budget units are typically older models built on legacy tooling.
| Parent Company | Brands | US Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier Global | CarrierBryantPayneDay & NightHeil | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
| Trane Technologies | TraneAmerican StandardAmeristar | Davidson, NC |
| Lennox International | LennoxArmstrongDucaneAire-Flo | Richardson, TX |
| Rheem Manufacturing | RheemRuud | Atlanta, GA |
| Daikin Industries | DaikinGoodmanAmana | Houston, TX (US HQ) |
| Mitsubishi Electric | Mitsubishi Electric HVAC | Suwanee, GA (US HQ) |
| Bosch Thermotechnology | BoschBuderus | Watertown, MA (US HQ) |
TL;DR
What's the Best HVAC Brand?
The best brand depends on your system type. For forced-air systems using ductwork, unitary products from Carrier, Trane, or Lennox are excellent choices. For homes without ducts or those wanting zone control, mini-splits from Mitsubishi or Daikin excel.
Unitary (Forced-Air)
Traditional systems using furnaces, air handlers, and ductwork.
- Lower upfront cost for whole-home systems
- Uses existing ductwork
- Single outdoor unit for entire home
- Requires functional ductwork
- Less zone control flexibility
- Duct losses reduce efficiency
Mini-Splits (Ductless/Ducted)
Inverter-driven systems with individual zone control.
- No ductwork required
- Individual room temperature control
- Higher efficiency (no duct losses)
- Higher upfront cost per zone
- Visible indoor units
- Multiple outdoor units for many zones
American-Made HVAC Brands
The term "American-made" is often used in the HVAC industry, but its meaning varies significantly between brands. Here's what it actually means:
Carrier, Trane & Lennox maintain a significant portion of their manufacturing operations within the US. Carrier's main factory is in Indiana, and Trane's operations are based out of Texas. These brands are known for building durable and efficient units in North America.
Johnson Controls and Rheem operate several manufacturing facilities in the United States, focusing on producing advanced commercial and residential HVAC systems. Both brands focus on American manufacturing as a core component of their operations.
Goodman & Others assemble HVAC units in the United States, which allows for oversight and quality control consistent with expected standards. However, most brands source various components from international suppliers.
The reality is that "American-made" often includes a mix of domestically produced and internationally sourced components. Final assembly in the U.S. ensures a certain level of quality control and faster distribution within the country.
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