by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Package Unit Reviews |
Carrier Package Unit Reviews - Carrier package units come in a variety of configurations including a hybrid heat pump package unit with gas heat for backup heat, an air conditioner package unit with gas heat known as a gas pack, and an air conditioner with electric heat as an option. Carrier produces a full line of package units for residential, light commercial, and commercial applications. Carrier commercial package units will be covered in a future planned section titled Commercial HVAC. Carrier package unit consumer ratings are a comprehensive technical review. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Gas Furnace Reviews Index |
Carrier Infinity 80 Gas Furnace Reviews - This review includes models 58CVA and 58CVX Carrier InfinityTM 80 Gas Furnaces (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Gas Furnace Reviews Index |
Carrier Performance Boost 90 Gas Furnace Reviews - The Carrier Performance Boost 90 Gas Furnace comes with an AFUE rating of up to 96.5% AFUE.
What separates this gas furnace from another gas furnace is the Boost name and the efficiency range. Carrier calls it Boost and describes the name Boost as when this furnace is combined with a Carrier heat pump or air conditioner and you are using it in cooling mode the furnace blower will circulate cool air throughout the house. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Gas Furnace Reviews Index |
Carrier Gas Furnace Reviews – Carrier offers three different gas furnace Models of various efficiencies and sizes for their gas furnaces. Carrier’s economy model gas furnace is the Comfort Series with AFUE ratings ranging from 80% AFUE to 96.5% AFUE.
Next, is the Performance Series ranging from 80% AFUE to 96.7% AFUE. Furthermore, Carriers’ top models are the Infinity Series ranging from 80% AFUE to 98.5% AFUE. Lastly, depending on the model the capacities range from 38,000 BTUs to 154,000 BTUs. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Heat Pump Reviews |
Carrier Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Carrier offers heat pumps in 3 different heating and cooling series. The Infinity Series, the Performance Series, and the Comfort Series with the Carrier Infinity Series is the Premium heat pump series Carrier offers.
Their heat pump efficiency ranges from 13 SEER rating 7.7 HSPF heating rating to 20.5 SEER rating and 13 HSPF ratings with heat pump capacity ranges from 1.5 tons to 5 tons making Carrier heat pumps are ideal for residential and light commercial applications.
Finally, Carrier heat pumps are designed to meet or exceed industry standards for noise levels. Various features for selected Carrier Units are: (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Carrier HVAC Reviews, Heat Pump Reviews |
Comfort Series Carrier Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - For those on a budget or those who had no choice but to replace their air conditioning and heating system the Carrier Comfort Series Heat Pump offers a good economical heat pump. The efficiency of the Comfort Series comes in ratings up to 15 SEER (and an HSPF rating of 8.5 for the Puron Models) for the heat pump side of the unit. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Conditioner Reviews, Carrier HVAC Reviews |
Carrier Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings | Carrier makes air conditioners with efficiency ratings from 13 SEER all the way up to 26 SEER. 26 SEER is a very high energy efficiency rating for an air source central air conditioning system. This Seer rating comes with the Carrier Infinity series AC. As opposed to geothermal systems. They use R-410A in all models of the air conditioner line. Systems that use R-22 refrigerant are no longer manufactured because R-22 will soon be phased out.
Carrier does manufacture air conditioner systems for residential, light commercial, and heavy commercial applications. In the residential lineup, the super-efficient model lineup is named Infinity. The next step down being the Performance series. Carriers Performance series is the central air conditioner mid-range line. Then the Comfort series air conditioners are the Carrier economy line. Carrier also offers a builder’s grade lineup. Some features of selected AC’s are: (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Handlers |
With proper maintenance, you can avoid common air handler problems
Common Air Handler Problems - Everyone loves to be comfortable, so when there is a problem with the HVAC system, we can become very uncomfortable. The air handler in the HVAC system has electrical and mechanical components inside it that can experience problems from time to time. Some of the most common problems with air handlers can help you identify the problem and possibly fix the issue — many common air handler problems you can avoid with regular air handler maintenance.
Although some of the issues listed will need the attention of a professional HVAC technician to repair the air handler, after all, an HVAC technician will have all the tools and likely the parts available to make a fast and efficient repair. Furthermore, since every air handler is different it is possible the problems described here do not apply to your situation.
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by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice |
Two-Stage Gas Furnace Buyer Tips - Two-stage gas furnaces make up over 30% of all gas furnaces installed in residences in the USA. Two-Stage gas furnaces are more efficient than single-stage gas furnaces in most cases. When purchasing furnaces always check the ARI website for and efficiency ratings and comparisons. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Refrigeration |
What you will learn from Refrigeration Pressure Switches
- A question from one of our readers - What are refrigeration pressure switches and how pressure switches protect the refrigeration circuit.
- All about high-pressure refrigeration switches
- All about low-pressure refrigeration switches
- Benefits of refrigeration pressure switches
- Refrigeration Pressure Switch Settings
- Refrigeration Pressure Switch Wiring Diagram
- Lots of related links to help you learn more
Richard - What are pressure switches used in refrigeration circuits and how do pressure switches protect the system from further damage? (more…)
