The GSH13 heat pump is a basic model, with efficiency ratings of 13 SEER and 7.7 HSPF (for cooling and heating, respectively). Different versions of this model have cooling capacities of between 1.5 and 5 tons – that is, between 17,600 BTU/h and 55,500 BTH/h. Heating capacity ranges from 16,800 to 55,500 BTU/h. Noise levels fall between 71 and 77 dB. At this time, the GSH13 seems to be the lowest-rated and least expensive of the heat pumps manufactured by Goodman.
The GSH13 uses R-22 coolant. This is an older kind of coolant, more commonly known by the brand name Freon, that can damage the ozone layer.
Bought this unit in 07 for just under $3000.00 installed. Worked good for the first year. 2nd thru the 4th year has been a maintance nitemare. Unit would not heat, unit would not cool. 2 thermosatas, 1 transformer, 2 enviromental kits, a re-charge, later and all under 5 years, and it still does not work, Oh did i forget to mention the reverse valve also was replaced!!! Told my dealer that a new unit was in order, nah, will get this fixed. When ???, I would not recomend this company to anybody.
Michael Breyman
Carrollton, Ohio
"Huge electricity bills!!!!!!"
1.0 rating
Very Unsatisfied
I have the gsh13 for the last two months and my 2 electricity bills were $650 and $475 each!!!!!! With a setting of 65 to 68 max!!!! And a 1350 sq. ft. house only!!! THIS IS ABSURD – DO NOT BUY GOODMAN PRODUCTS!!!!!!!!!!!
A homeowner who has a GSH13 heat pump complains on hvac-talk.com that it’s really noisy; some commenting on the post point out that the noise might be due to bad installation. Other users of the site generally do not recommend the GSH13, preferring almost any other brand. They complain that the GSH13 is noisy and inefficient, and that it breaks down frequently.
Users on FixYa.com and doityourself.com also report problems with the GSH13 breaking down, citing a variety of inexplicable errors and malfunctions.
A customer on gardenewb.com complains that the GSH13 causes an unusually high electric bill.
Goodman GSH13 Model Numbers
The GSH13 is available in different models which vary in efficiency and capacity.
Model Number
SEER / HSPF
BTUs per Hour
GSH130181A*
13 / 7.7
0
GSH130241A*
13 / 7.7
0
GSH130301A*
13 / 7.7
0
GSH130301B*
13 / 7.7
0
GSH130361A*
13 / 8
0
GSH130421A*
13 / 8
0
GSH130481A*
13 / 8.2
0
GSH130484A*
13 / 8.2
0
GSH13 Warranty
The GSH13 comes with a 5-year limited parts warranty. The warranty only applies in the location where the unit is first installed. It entitles the holder to a replacement for broken parts, but not labor for installing the replacement. The owner must also return the defective component to Goodman. The warranty becomes invalid in the case of disasters (such as floods and fires) and faulty repairs. Goodman will not replace parts for units installed outside of the United States or Canada. Be sure to register your air conditioner with Goodman to claim the standard warranty.
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