No Amazon products are linked on this post. The Amana ASX14 is sold through dealers, and Amazon only lists covers and parts for it. Ratings and standards are described in general terms, so check them with a licensed installer.
Amana sells through contractors, not through Amazon. A search for the ASX14 on Amazon on October 21, 2026 returned outdoor unit covers and a few PTAC units, not the system. So no buy button here. This page keeps the old facts, flags the claims that do not add up and gives you the questions to ask before you sign a quote.
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A Claim That Needs a Second Look
The old page also said the compressor is a Daikin-style inverter that runs from about 35 to 100 percent of capacity, with a technology it called Comfort Speed. That does not match how the ASX14 is normally described. The ASX14 name points to a single-stage 14 SEER unit with a scroll compressor. Variable-speed comfort is a different, pricier line. Do not pay variable-speed money for a single-stage unit. Ask the dealer, in writing, which compressor is in the quote.
Why 14 SEER Is Old News
In January 2023, the US raised minimum efficiency for new split-system air conditioners and switched to the SEER2 test. The minimums are 13.4 SEER2 in the north and 14.3 SEER2 in the south and southwest. A 14 SEER unit tests out around 13.4 SEER2 or a touch lower, so it lands right at the line in the north and under it in the south. Our SEER2 energy savings guide explains the new rating.
Here is where central AC is heading: heat pumps taking over, two-stage and variable-speed compressors becoming normal, and old model numbers vanishing. The ASX14 name is one of those. Brands retire model lines every few years, and the replacement is rarely a straight swap.
The Parts That Matter More Than the Badge
The installer decides how well any system cools. Refrigerant charge, line length, duct leaks and airflow matter more than the logo on the box. A mid-range unit installed well beats a top-shelf one installed badly. If you are new to this, read what a central air conditioner is.
Quote Questions That Save Money
- What is the full model number of the outdoor unit and the indoor coil?
- What is the SEER2 of the matched system?
- Is the compressor single-stage, two-stage or variable-speed?
- What refrigerant does it use?
- Is the ductwork part of the quote, and has it been tested for leaks?
- Who registers the warranty, and by when?
Warranty: Read Before You Sign
The old page said the ASX14 had a two-year unit replacement warranty and ten years on parts. Many brands cut the parts term to five years if the unit is not registered. Ask what the registration deadline is. Missed deadlines are the most common way to lose years of coverage.
Where Amana Sits Today
Amana is a sister brand of Goodman, and the two lines share a lot. If you are comparing, see our Amana ASXC18 review and the Goodman GSX13 review. Both show how the lines have moved up the efficiency ladder.
Repair or Replace?
If your system is under ten years old and the fix is a capacitor or fan motor, repair. If it is 15 years old, uses R-22 and needs a compressor, replace. Not sure it is even broken? Read central air conditioner not cooling first.
The downside is confusing labels. Old reviews, this one included, mixed claims about variable-speed technology with a model that was sold as a basic single-stage unit. When specs get copied from page to page, wrong claims travel with them. Expect more of that. Expect quotes that quietly swap model numbers too. Ask for the full model number, in writing, on the quote.
FAQ
Is the Amana ASX14 still sold?
Amana changes its model lines every few years. Ask a dealer what the current equivalent is.
Is the ASX14 a variable-speed unit?
The ASX14 name points to a single-stage 14 SEER unit. The old page claimed otherwise, so confirm the compressor in writing.
Does a 14 SEER unit meet the new rules?
It sits at or below the 2023 SEER2 minimums, depending on region.
Where do you buy an Amana central AC?
Through a dealer or installer. Amazon lists covers and parts only.
Final Word
The ASX14 was a decent unit in its day. Today, get the model number, the SEER2 and the compressor type in writing before you sign anything.
What comes next: new refrigerants (R-454B and R-32) at every dealer, and parts for older R-410A systems getting pricier. If the unit in your yard still works, you do not have to rush. You should know the replacement price, though.
Related Guides
Keep going with Amana ASXC18 review, SEER2 energy savings guide, what a central air conditioner is, Goodman GSX13 review and central air conditioner not cooling.
Featured photo: “Outdoor air conditioner unit installed in residential garden space” by Shixart1985, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (cropped).
