Is Ruud a good HVAC unit?

Is Ruud a good HVAC unit, yes, Ruud is a good HVAC unit and is considered good value mid-range brand identical to Rheem since both made in same factory by Rheem Manufacturing Company owned by Paloma Industries. Ruud HVAC units including RA14 AC 14 SEER, RA16 AC 17 SEER two-stage, RP14 heat pump, and R96V furnace 96 percent AFUE two-stage variable speed are made in Fort Smith, Arkansas plant same as Rheem, using same components, same Copeland scroll compressors, same coils, same control boards, only badge and model number different, similar to American Standard being same as Trane. Ruud offers same reliability as Rheem with 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 some budget brands at 12 to 15 percent, indicating good reliability. Ruud pricing is typically 10 to 20 percent cheaper than Trane and Carrier and same as Rheem, for example RA14 3-ton costs 3,800 to 5,000 dollars installed, with 10-year parts warranty and lifetime heat exchanger warranty for furnace when registered within 60 days, plus lifetime compressor warranty on some models. Ruud is widely available through Ruud dealers and offers wide parts availability with inexpensive standard parts. For homeowners wanting good reliability at moderate price with same quality as Rheem but sometimes cheaper due to dealer competition, Ruud is good HVAC unit lasting 15 to 18 years for AC and 18 to 22 years for furnace with proper maintenance.