Is Ruud a cheap brand?

Is Ruud a cheap brand, Ruud is not considered cheap low-quality brand but is considered value mid-range brand offering good reliability at moderate price, cheaper than premium brands but not cheapest in market. Ruud AC units like RA14 14 SEER and RA16 17 SEER are made by Rheem Manufacturing Company owned by Paloma Industries, made in Fort Smith, Arkansas, offering service call rates around 9 to 12 percent according to HVAC dealer surveys, which is slightly higher than premium Trane and Carrier at 8 to 10 percent but better than budget online brands like MrCool at 14 to 18 percent, indicating decent reliability, not cheap quality. Pricing is 10 to 20 percent cheaper than Trane and Carrier, for example RA14 3-ton costs 3,800 to 5,000 dollars installed versus Trane XR14 at 4,500 to 6,000 dollars, and 10 to 15 percent more expensive than cheapest Goodman at 3,000 to 5,000 dollars, placing Ruud in mid-range value segment, not cheap bottom tier. Ruud uses standard Copeland scroll compressors, standard parts, and offers 10-year parts warranty and lifetime compressor on some models, similar to premium brands. Cheap brands would be unbranded online mini-splits at 800 to 1,500 dollars with limited warranty and no dealer support. Ruud is widely available through Ruud dealers with professional installation and factory support. So Ruud is affordable value brand, not cheap low-quality, offering good bang for buck lasting 15 to 18 years with proper maintenance, suitable for budget-conscious homeowners wanting decent quality at lower cost.