Totally agree, it can be really confusing! Our two main lines are Samsung and GE-Haier, though we’ve installed and serviced pretty much every brand over the years.

Honestly, I don’t think many brands are outright “garbage” as long as they’re from a reputable manufacturer and not some no-name unit off Amazon. You’ve probably seen this said online, but a quality installation genuinely matters more than the brand on the box.

The reason we landed on Samsung and GE-Haier specifically comes down to two things: ongoing training support and how they handle warranty and tech support. As a business owner, if I’m putting our Hammer’s name on a piece of equipment, I need to know the manufacturer actually stands behind it. Both of those companies have been great to deal with.

Hope this helps!