The Nation's Third-Oldest
Lennox Dealer
F & R has been selling, installing, and servicing Lennox systems in Acadiana since 1956. Seventy years with one brand isn't loyalty for its own sake. It's what our service records keep telling us.
1956
Selling and installing Lennox since
3rd
Oldest Lennox dealer in the nation
Premier
Lennox Premier Dealer status
12
Current R-454B models in the lineup
Seventy Years With One Brand
F & R Air Conditioning opened in Abbeville in 1956 and has sold Lennox from the start, which makes us the third-oldest Lennox dealer in the nation. That kind of tenure changes what we know. We don't just install these systems; we service them, repair them, and watch how they hold up against some of the worst heat and humidity in the country, across generations of the same Acadiana families.
That history shows up in the data. When we look at our service records across thousands of installations, Lennox units consistently have lower callback rates in their first five years than other brands we've worked with. No spec sheet tells you that. Service records do, and ours go back further than almost anyone's.
Why Lennox Fits South Louisiana
Humidity control first. The Elite and Dave Lennox Signature lines are built with enhanced dehumidification modes: the system slows the fan while the compressor keeps running, wringing more moisture out of the air. We've installed plenty of brands over the years, and Lennox consistently outperforms on humidity in our climate. You don't see it on paper; you feel it in the house.
Efficiency that earns its keep here. The current flagship SL25KCV reaches 24.5 SEER2, and even the value-tier Merit line clears the federal minimum. In an eight-month cooling season, efficiency compounds: homeowners replacing older systems have told us their summer bills dropped 30 to 40%. Run your own numbers in our SEER2 savings calculator.
Built for the environment we live in. Variable-speed compressors ramp gently instead of blasting on, with some units running as low as 59 decibels. Corrosion-resistant aluminum coil fins matter in a humid, salt-adjacent place like Vermilion Parish. Scroll compressors mean fewer moving parts to fail. The full case is in our guide to why Lennox is built for Louisiana heat.
The Current Lennox Lineup
Twelve residential models across three tiers: Merit for reliable value, Elite for higher efficiency and staging, and the Dave Lennox Signature Collection for maximum performance. Every model below runs on R-454B refrigerant, and every spec sheet is the current R-454B card.
Wondering what these cost installed? Our price tables publish complete installed pricing by system size and efficiency tier, and financing is available.
Air Conditioners
Heat Pumps
What Premier Dealer Status Buys You
Lennox Premier Dealer status isn't a sticker for selling volume. It requires ongoing factory training for our technicians, customer satisfaction benchmarks, and business standards Lennox audits regularly. Our NATE-certified team handles Lennox installation, diagnostics, warranty work, and climate-specific tuning every working day.
Every installation carries the manufacturer's equipment warranty plus our own workmanship guarantee, and Premier status lets us offer extended warranty options on Lennox equipment. One more thing worth saying plainly: we also install Trane, Amana, Ruud, and Mitsubishi. We recommend what fits your home and budget, and after seventy years, Lennox keeps earning the top of our list.
See How Our Installation Process WorksFeel The Love
Each year, Lennox and its dealers give away complete heating and cooling systems to families and community heroes who need them, installed free by local teams. F & R is an active participant in Acadiana. If you know a household that deserves a nomination, our Feel The Love page explains how it works.
Lennox Questions We Hear Most
Is Lennox a good brand for Louisiana homes?
What does "Lennox Premier Dealer" actually mean?
How long do Lennox systems last in South Louisiana?
Do new Lennox systems use R-454B refrigerant?
Do you service Lennox systems you didn't install?
What warranty comes with a Lennox system from F & R?
Where to Go From Here
AC Installation
How our in-home consultation and install process works.
Heat Pump Installation
One Lennox system for both cooling and heating.
AC Price Tables
What complete systems cost installed, published in the open.
SEER2 Savings Calculator
See what a high-efficiency Lennox saves on your bill.
Smart Thermostats
Lennox iComfort and other smart controls we install.
Feel The Love
The Lennox giveback program we install for every year.
Talk to the Dealer Who's Seen It All
Seventy years of Lennox installations across Acadiana, and every quote still starts the same way: a free in-home assessment and a written price. Call (337) 893-5646 or schedule online.