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 local.
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.
Local Systems: Local 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 local 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
The Ideal Heating and Cooling System
The ideal system for your home depends on several factors, including the physical specifications of your home. Whatever innovative Carrier products you and Marshalls select, there are four primary types of Carrier heating and cooling systems: split systems, hybrid heat split systems, ductless 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:
• 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: 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. A cost-effective Carrier hybrid heat split system includes:
• 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: Clean your air before it circulates throughout your home.
» Ductless Split System
Carrier ductless systems can be installed in places where conventional ducted systems cannot go, or they can be an ideal complement to your ducted system. Carrier ductless systems offer a matched combination of:
• 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: 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:
• Location: Packaged Systems may be located on the exterior of your home either on the rooftop or in the yard. Marshalls advisors are prepared to help you determine which is more suitable for your needs, and will be prepared to assist you with maintenance to ensure that your system continues to run efficiently.