Types of Carrier Heating and Cooling Systems

The perfect Carrier system for your home depends on several factors, including the physical specifications of your home. Whichever innovative products you and your expert Carrier dealer select, there are 4 primary types of Carrier heating and cooling systems: split systems, hybrid heat split systems, duct-free split systems and packaged systems.

Split Systems

The most typical and traditional heating and cooling systems are split systems. With a Carrier split system, you have products that reside both inside and outside your home. An innovative Carrier split system includes:

Air Conditioner - Cools refrigerant

Furnace and Evaporator Coil, or a Fan Coil - Converts refrigerant and circulates air

Ducts - Carry the air throughout your home

Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system

Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home.

Hybrid Heat Split System

A Carrier hybrid heat split system is a more energy-efficient variation of the traditional heating and cooling split system. The inclusion of a heat pump allows the option of electricity-fueled heating and cooling, in addition to gas furnace heat. An cost-effective Carrier hybrid heat split system includes:

Heat Pump - Cools and/or heats refrigerant

Furnace and Evaporator Coil - Converts refrigerant and circulates air

Ducts - Carry the air throughout your home

Control or Thermostat - Your interface for controlling your system

Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators - Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home.

Duct-Free Split Systems

Carrier duct-free systems can be installed in places where conventional ducted systems cannot go, or are an ideal complement to your ducted system. Carrier duct-free systems offer a matched combination of:

Heat Pump or Air Conditioner—Cools and/or heats refrigerant

A Compact Fan Coil—Converts refrigerant and circulates air

Refrigerant Tubing and Wires—Connects outdoor unit to fan coil

Control or Thermostat—Your interface for controlling your system

Optional Air Quality Accessories such as Air Cleaners or Ventilators —Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home.

Packaged Systems

If your home does not have the space for the multiple separate products typically found in a split system, Carrier offers several packaged solutions. From one-room units to entire home systems in a single package, Carrier has a variety of options, including:

Packaged Products —A heat pump or air conditioner combined with a fan or evaporator coil in a single unit. All you need is a control or thermostat and any air quality accessories you'd like. Packaged Systems may be located on the exterior of your home either on the rooftop or in the yard.

HVAC Dealer Meeting: What To Expect

If you've scheduled an appointment for your expert Carrier dealer to come to your home to discuss new products or service your existing Carrier system, you've made a great choice to turn to the experts.

Here's what to expect during an appointment with your Carrier HVAC dealer:

You've made a great choice turning to the experts.

Your expert dealer will arrive at your home promptly at the scheduled time of your appointment. If the dealer will be late, he or she will call you in advance to notify you or reschedule.
When your HVAC dealer arrives, he or she will want to inspect your existing system to understand the unique details and situation of your home. In doing so, your dealer may request access to all areas of your home–from rooms to crawl spaces, attics, etc.
Your expert dealer will ask you several questions about your existing system, if you have one. You may want to prepare in advance for these questions.
You will also likely be asked questions about your unique heating, cooling and air quality goals and needs.
If your HVAC dealer services your Carrier products, he or she may require some time alone working on your system.
Once the meeting has concluded, if a follow-up meeting is needed for further discussions or service, you can expect your expert Carrier HVAC dealer to get back in touch with you promptly.

Dealer Checklist

To get ready for your meeting with a heating and cooling systems dealer, here are few questions you may want to ask yourself. That way, you'll make the most of your meeting and get the dealer's best, custom recommendations for your home.

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What products does your existing system already have? An air conditioner? Heat pump? Gas furnace?

How important is air quality to you? Do you have any special needs, such as asthma, allergies, etc?

Are you interested in investing more money in your equipment to save money in long-term energy costs?

Have you kept warm enough in the winter lately? Have you been cool enough during summer?

Are you concerned about the environment?

How long do I intend to keep my system?
Don't be afraid to ask your dealer any questions you may have about your system or heating and cooling in general. Here are few questions you may want to ask the dealer:

Which is the best 21 SEER heat pump or air conditioner on the market?

How closely can I manage my home comfort if I have an Infinity™ Control?

Which of the heating and cooling products you sell use Puron® Refrigerant?

Which products have easy-to-clean filters?

Which of the heating and cooling manufacturers you represent have been around the longest?
Finally, remember to ask your dealer about themselves. Ask questions like:

How long has your company been in business?

How quickly can you typically respond in an emergency situation?

What are your typical business hours?

Do you have proof of insurance?

Do you have any special service or maintenance plans?

What are your billing and payment methods and terms?

Do you have client references I could contact?

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