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As far as I know, these two air conditioners are similar except for "rated" SEER, but same functionality and stages. The XL16i does have a weather guard top and the XR14 does not. The 16i is slightly more expensive, but not by much and has 12 years warranty vs. 10 on the 14.

This is for a 3.5 ton split system

Does anyone know if there is a difference in other factors (durability) and if the weather guard top makes any difference in terms of service ?
 

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EER not just SEER may be higher with the XL16i. You can ask the bidding Contractors what are the standard features of each, as an example do both have a high and low pressure safety switches or just a low pressure switch. Does either have a compressor sound blanket. Is the fan blade the exact same type, (swept vs standard configuration) etc.etc.
 
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As mentioned in your 11/4 post the XL16i has a variable speed condensor fan instead of a standard one speed fan on the XR. Probably a different fan blade configuration also.

Web-site says all models have a 10 year coil and parts warranty ( once registered ) the XL has the 12 year compressor warranty.

Durably to me means it's in the proper install, correct size ductwork, occasional PM check, following the install guide as closely as possible.
 
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Both the XR14 and XL16i have a 100% variable fan and are single stage. Or is that above chart indicating full speed only ?? The confusion I had was that older literature indicated that the 16i was 2 stage. Evidently Trane went through a model change a couple of years ago.

So, other than possible improved SEER (EER), bigger profile, and weather guard top, I see little difference in cost point. My question about serviceability was if the actual dismantling of the unit is much different because of the top.

Durability is relative as you pointed out, but I'm certain that some models and brands are easier to work on versus others.

Thanks for your input.
 
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Features of the XL16i

Durable Climatuff® compressor
Full-side louvered panels
WeatherGuard™ II top
Baked-on powder paint
Corrosion-resistant Weatherguard™ fasteners
All-aluminum Spine Fin™ outdoor coil
DuraTuff™ non-corrosive base pan
Unique mounting of shaft down fan motor
Variable-speed fan motor
Quick-Sess cabinet with full coil protection
Low sound with advanced fan system and sound insulators on compressors (on select models)

Features of the XR14

Climatuff® compressor
Spine Fin™ outdoor coil
Upgraded fan motor
Full-side louvered panels protect your investment
Corrosion-resistant Weatherguard™ fasteners
Unique DuraTuff™ non-corrosive base pan
Quick-Sess cabinet with full coil protection

The above chart has nothing to do with the capacity ( variable speed ) of the condensor fan, that is reference to the compressor, being 2 stage or variable speed compressor.

The XL16i does have a variable speed condensor motor where as the XR has a " upgraded motor " IMO means a standard one speed improved motor, maybe it's quieter or uses less amprege, or better bearings or something.

What you should do before you pull the trigger have whomever quotes a system to you have them give you the AHRI number which will show you the SEER,EER, total cooling BTU. Depending on indoor selection will tell you the true SEER, EER. all those numbers are on paper, not real world situation.

If its slightly more expense ( XL16i ) and your getting more factory standard features and higher SEER,EER and probably higher total cooling BTU, better compressor warranty, quieter, etc. I certainly would lean towards the XL series.

You can also purchase a extended labor warranty for up to 10 years, and some are transferable on both models.
 
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Your Welcome, unless you live in California or Quebec whatever brand model you decide on make sure your system gets registered, as the manufacturer warranty will be decreased.

Ask for AHRI matched ID to OD unit.

Your state or local utility company may offer rebates for installing energy star rated systems meeting a minimum SEER & EER.

If you pay for a 14 SEER or the 16 SEER unit make sure your getting those SEER rating. Seen many times where someone paid for a 14 or 16 SEER ( as an example only ) and they received a 13 or 13.5 for the 14 SEER unit or 15 or 15.5 SEER for the 16 SEER unit. Remember the indoor section determines the final SEER, EER

https://www.ahridirectory.org/

Once you get the AHRI number go to above site to check SEER,EER,Total Cooling BTU.

http://www.dsireusa.org/

Above site for any possible rebates

Thank you for considering purchasing a new system and helping keeping people working all over the world with your future purchase as many parts in a HVAC system are manufactured world wide.....
 
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What Joey said. It's a system and look at all numbers.

Despite what it says it likely isn't a variable speed fan motor on the 16i. Probably a constant torque high efficiency running at a single stage.

I'd expect a considerable price bump for the 16i over the 14.
 
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