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Ruud

Ruud is an American HVAC brand and a sister brand to Rheem. The UA19AY Endeavor Line Ultra Series is its flagship inverter-driven variable-speed central air conditioner on R-454B refrigerant.

Ruud sells central air conditioners across single-stage, two-stage, and variable-speed tiers. The UA19AY Endeavor Line Ultra Series leads the range with an inverter-driven variable-speed compressor and R-454B refrigerant. Ruud backs the system with ten-year limited warranty coverage on the compressor and parts.

Efficiency and Compressor Technology

The UA19AY is Ruud's most efficient Endeavor Line air conditioner. Ruud rates the UA19AY at up to 20 SEER2 and 13 EER2.

Ruud builds the UA19AY on an inverter-driven variable-speed compressor rather than a fixed or two-stage design. Ruud states the compressor operates between 40 and 100 percent capacity with overdrive up to 115 percent in extreme conditions, and the unit uses R-454B refrigerant.

Warranty Coverage

Ruud offers ten-year limited warranty coverage on the UA19AY. Ruud states the UA19AY carries a ten-year compressor limited warranty and a ten-year parts limited warranty.

Ruud adds a conditional replacement provision on top of the parts and compressor coverage. Ruud states the UA19AY includes a ten-year conditional unit replacement warranty that requires registration.