Industry Standard Rotary Compressor | Residential & small commercial AC systems | SEER 12 (Industry baseline) Noise: 50 dBA (comparable to a quiet room) Lifespan: 10 years (24/7 operation) Warranty: 1 year | Cost-effective, widely compatible with standard systems | Lower efficiency, moderate noise, shorter lifespan vs advanced models |
GMCC Base Model Rotary Compressor | Residential AC systems, small offices | SEER 14 (▲1) Noise: 45 dBA (▲1) Lifespan: 12 years (▲1) Warranty: 1 year | Improved efficiency and quietness over industry standard Reliable for everyday use | Moderate lifespan, lacks premium features like extended warranty |
GMCC Advanced Model Rotary Compressor | High-end residential, commercial buildings | SEER 16 (▲▲) Noise: 40 dBA (▲▲) Lifespan: 15 years (▲▲) Warranty: 2 years (▲1) | Ultra-quiet operation, top-tier efficiency, longest lifespan in class | Higher upfront cost, suited for premium installations |
Reciprocating Compressors | Medium-large commercial/industrial cooling | Capacity: Up to 50 tons (▲) SEER 10 (▲-1) Noise: 60 dBA (▲-1) ISO 2372 Class 6 vibration | High capacity for heavy-duty applications, durable construction | Noisy, less energy-efficient, larger footprint |
Scroll Compressors | Residential heat pumps, commercial HVAC | SEER 15 (▲) Noise: 42 dBA ISO 2372 Class 4 vibration (ultra-smooth) Warranty: 2 years | Exceptional quietness, smooth operation, high efficiency for moderate loads | Higher cost than reciprocating, limited capacity for very large systems |
Centrifugal Compressors | Large-scale industrial/data center cooling | SEER 18 (▲▲) Capacity: 100+ tons (▲▲) Noise: 70 dBA (very loud) ISO 2372 Class 8 vibration | Best-in-class efficiency at scale, handles massive cooling demands | Extremely noisy, complex maintenance, only viable for specialized applications |