Which is better, Lennox or York?

Which is better, Lennox or York is Lennox is better for highest efficiency and quietest operation, while York offers lower price with cheaper repairs, so better depends on priorities. Lennox AC units like ML14XC1 14 SEER, EL16XC1 17 SEER two-stage, XC20 20 SEER variable speed, and XC25 26 SEER most efficient are premium brand made in Marshalltown, Iowa, offering highest efficiency in industry at 26 SEER versus York max 20 SEER, quietest operation at 59 decibels with SilentComfort versus York at 62 to 70 decibels, and innovative features like solar ready and SunSource, costing 4,000 to 11,000 dollars installed for 3-ton, with service rates around 9 to 12 percent similar to York but Lennox has proprietary parts that cost 20 to 30 percent more. York AC units like YCD 14 to 16 SEER and YXV 20 SEER are mid-range brand made in Wichita, Kansas and Mexico by Johnson Controls, offering good value with 14 to 20 SEER efficiency, service rates around 9 to 12 percent similar to Lennox, and lower upfront cost of 3,800 to 7,000 dollars installed, about 10 to 20 percent cheaper than Lennox, with 10-year parts warranty, and standard parts that are cheaper and widely available like control board at 350 to 600 dollars versus Lennox at 400 to 800 dollars, making repairs cheaper. Lennox furnaces SLP99V 99 percent AFUE most efficient versus York YP9C 98 percent AFUE. For homeowners wanting most efficient and quietest and staying long term, Lennox is better. For budget-conscious wanting decent reliability at lower cost with cheaper repairs, York offers better value lasting 15 to 18 years similar to Lennox.