I would get a high efficiency type, high seer rating with a scroll compressor. A scroll is more reliable then a recipricating type. Copeland scrolls are like the Mercedes Benz of the compressor world. You are correct about the rebranding. Goodman makes many of the brands. I do not like Trane. I am sure I will hear about that. There is a lot of Chicom junk out there, beware.