What is HVAC?
The commonly heard and used acronym stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning which are the three primary functions of a home system. They control air temperature and humidity, and maintain the quality of the air in the home. Heating and cooling systems may be classified as central or zonal.
Central Systems: Central heating and cooling is the most standard method, and is defined by a system that produces warm or cool air in one central area and then distributes it throughout the home. There are many types of systems that work as central systems, from traditional split systems to packaged product systems.
Zonal Systems: Zonal heating and cooling, on the other hand, produces warm or cool air at the location where it is needed and serves small spaces. Room Air Conditioners and Ductless Split Systems are examples of zonal heating and cooling.
Heating and Cooling
Heating systems keep your home warm and comfortable. If you live in a particularly cold climate, the function of your heating system is a high priority. Most central heating and cooling systems are classified as forced air systems, because they send air through ductwork for distribution. The ductwork can contain products that filter or clean the air. Radiant systems create heat and deliver it using components such as radiators that distribute the heat into the home. Boilers are a traditional radiant heat source.
Whole-home air conditioning systems are central systems that rely on ducts to deliver cooled air throughout the home. An air conditioning system provides cooling, ventilation, humidity control and even heating (if using a Heat Pump) for a home. Air conditioning units cool refrigerants like Puron Refrigerant and Freon and deliver them to evaporator coils, which dissipate the refrigerant and blow cool air into ducts for delivery throughout the home.
Heating and Cooling
Comfort Built Around You
The right Bryant system for your family depends on several factors, including the physical specifications of your home. There are 3 main types of Bryant heating and cooling systems: HYBRID HEAT dual fuel systems, split systems, and packaged systems. Marshalls will assist you in choosing the system best suited to meet your comfort needs.
» Hybrid Heat Duel Fuel System
A Bryant HYBRID HEAT dual fuel system automatically selects the most economical fuel source for heating. The system consists of a heat pump, which allows for electricity-fueled heating and cooling as well as a gas furnace, an indoor coil and an Evolution control:
• Gas Furnace and Evaporator Coil
• Control or Thermostat
• Optional Air Quality Accessories
Hybrid Heat is Smart, Flexible and Efficient
This dual fuel system combines the strengths of a gas furnace with an electric heat pump to deliver the comfort and efficiency you need in both warm and cold seasons to give you more control over your utility bills. As outdoor winter temperatures change, the system automatically switches between heat pump and furnace to utilize the most cost-effective fuel source and maintain greater efficiency.
Because a HYBRID HEAT dual fuel system provides the flexibility to work with multiple fuel sources, it provides additional protection from unpredictable fuel cost increases. And the system is so efficient, its heating costs are less than with any gas furnace alone.
» Split Systems
A split system refers to a heat pump heating and cooling system or an air conditioner cooling system that has components in two locations. Usually, one part of the system is located inside (evaporator coil or fan coil) and the other is located outside your home (heat pump or air conditioner unit, also referred to as a condenser coil):
• Gas Furnace and Evaporator Coil
• Control or Thermostat
• Optional Air Quality Accessories
» Packaged Systems
If space inside your home is limited, Bryant offers several packaged solutions, which can be placed on your rooftop or in your yard:
• Control or Thermostat
• Optional Air Quality Accessories