Select A New System
Whether you are building a new home or retrofitting your current home, there are several issues to consider when designing the benefits you want into a new system:
New System Guide
As you can see, a new system decision is impacted by many factors. This guide will present your options and your answers will help us design the best system to meet your needs. So let’s get started!
The following questions will guide you through these points of consideration:
What Type Of Space Do You Need To Heat And/Or Cool?
Whole House
Heating and Cooling Systems
To help us with your evaluation, we need to know what type of system you have in your home. Review the system types below, and chose the one that best represents the system you have in your home. Click on any image for more details about that system type.
Specific Room(s)
Heating and Cooling Systems
To help us with your evaluation, we need to know what type of system you have in your home. Review the system types below, and chose the one that best represents the system you have in your home. Click on any image for more details about that system type.
Duct-Free Split System Details
This is a system that doesn’t require ductwork in your home. You still have a product that resides inside and outside your home:
- 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
Do you want to heat and cool the room(s) or only cool? Heat and Cool
Heat and Cool
Heating and Cooling Systems
To help us with your evaluation, we need to know what type of system you have in your home. Review the system types below, and chose the one that best represents the system you have in your home. Click on any image for more details about that system type.
Specific Room(s)
Cooling Only
Length of Residency
If you are moving within the next year or two and believe investing in a new home comfort system will improve the value of your home, you should consider making the investment. If you plan to live in your current residence for many years, it may be wise to invest in your future comfort.
How Long Do You Expect To Stay In This Home?
- Less than 2 years
- 2-5 years
- 6-10 years
- Over 10 years
Are You Interested In The Advantages Of A Hybrid Heat?
Maximum Comfort & Efficiency for Maximum Savings
With a traditional heating and cooling system, if you wanted to save more, you had to use less. But a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system combines the benefits of intelligent control for both gas and electric heating to create an intuitive system that can actually react to changing conditions. No matter what the temperature is outside, a Hybrid Heat® Dual Fuel system will automatically select the fuel source most efficient for your home, which means you’ll stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer.
Hybrid Heat Systems
Split Systems are the most typical type of heating and cooling system. The Hybrid Heat system differs from a traditional split system by replacing the air conditioner with a heat pump. Heat pumps cool your home on hot days and provide efficient heating in moderate temperatures
Would You Be Interested In The Benefits Of A Geothermal System?
The Natural Way
The Earth absorbs almost 50% of all solar energy and remains a constant temperature of 50oF to 70oF depending on geographical location. A geothermal unit utilizes this constant temperature as needed for heating and cooling. Rated best heating & cooling technology by the EPA. No greenhouse gasses are emitted.
Homeowner Advantages:
- Low Utility Bills
Up to 60% energy savings vs. traditional systems. - Safe and Clean
No flame, no flue, no odors. - Noise Free
No loud outdoor equipment. - Flexibility
Heating, air conditioning, and hot water from a single compact unit.
Are You Interested In A Variable Speed System?
Advantages
Systems with variable speed blower motors have significant advantages over single speed systems.
Greater Comfort
- Reduced room temperature fluctuation
- Better humidity control
- Quieter operation due to motor ramping up and down slowly vs on/off
Improved Indoor Air Quality
- Air cleaners only filter the air when the blower is on – variable speed can run continuously for just pennies a day
Save Money
- Lower energy bills (Bag of Money
) - Improves system heating & cooling performance
- Energy Star rated
Please Choose The OUTDOOR Sound Level That Best Fits Your Needs
- Quietest – less on/off cycling
- Quieter operation
- Quiet operation
Noise Level: Outdoor Unit
The quietest OUTDOOR units have two speeds (high and low) and run on low speed about 80% of the time with longer run cycles for dramatically reduced sound levels and less on/off disturbance.
Please Choose The INDOOR Sound Level That Best Fits Your Needs:
Noise Level: Indoor Unit
The quietest INDOOR units have a variable speed motor and run on low speed about 80-90% of the time for whisper quiet operation. They also have longer run cycles and gradual ramping up/down for less on/off disturbance.
Comparative Sound Ratings
(Decibels)
What Level Of System Efficiency Are You Interested In?
Carrier Indoor Ductless Split-System High Wall Cooling OnlyFeatures
- Auto louver mode
- Turbo mode
- Timer, sleep mode
- One touch memory
Carrier Indoor Performance™ Residential Ductless Split-System High Wall Cooling Only
Performance series ductless systems offer that perfect balance between budget limits you may have today and your desire for energy savings and comfort options. The GVC model lives up to its Performance name with features like a variable-speed compressor for quiet efficiency and up to 4 fan speeds. The dehumidification mode adds to your comfort plus there are convenience features built-in like sleep mode settings and timed start/stop on its wireless remote.
Features
- Low-voltage controls
- Sleep mode
- Indoor units powered from outdoor unit
- Auto restart on power failure
- Dehumidification mode
- Modern, flat panel indoor unit in white
- System protecting high pressure and loss of charge switches
- Diagnostics intelligence
Carrier Indoor Comfort™ Residential Ductless Highwall Air Conditioner System
Comfort series ductless systems are designed with your budget in mind. The MFC model air conditioner has a variable-speed compressor that attains 15 SEER cooling and so you can enjoy a higher level of comfort within your budget. Its four fan speeds, dehumidification mode setting and oscillating louver give you plenty of comfort choices. Plus you get the convenience of a wireless remote.
Features
- Line lengths 65-98′ depending on unit capacity
- Motorized louver allows fixed or oscillating motion
- Specific temperature setting adjustments from 62-84°F
- Auto restart after power failure
- Dehumidification mode
- Sleep mode
- System protecting high pressure and loss of charge switches
- Indoor coil freeze protection
- Diagnostics intelligence
- Modern, flat panel indoor unit in white
Carrier Indoor Comfort™ Residential Ductless Highwall Heat Pump System
The MFQ model heat pump has a variable-speed compressor to cool and heat so you can enjoy a higher level of comfort within your budget. Its four fan speeds, dehumidification mode setting and oscillating louver give you plenty of comfort choices. Plus you get the convenience of a wireless remote.
Would You Like To Manage Your Financial Risk With An Extended Warranty?
Would you be interested in annual preventative maintenance to protect your system?
Please choose the level of thermostat functionality you are interested in:
Carrier Infinity® Touch Control with Wi-Fi® Bundle
The Infinity Touch control is the key to unlocking your comfort potential. It’s also the brains behind a Greenspeed® intelligence system. As part of a complete Infinity, communicating system, this one control can manage temperatures, humidity, ventilation, airflow, indoor air quality and up to eight zones. If your system includes a heat pump and a furnace, its advanced features can orchestrate Hybrid Heat® system performance. And you can manage it all from just about anywhere with Wi-Fi® enabled remote access1 via Internet as well as Apple® and Android™ smartphone or tablet devices. It offers features that fit your lifestyle like easy, touch screen settings, filter replacement reminders and system diagnostics that make it our most user-friendly control. Energy-conscious features like advanced smart setback, Touch-N-Go program adjustments, energy use tracking capability and Greenspeed intelligence system management also make it our most energy-wise control ever.
Features
- Full-color touch screen with photo upload capability
- Intuitive, on-screen prompts
- Local weather 5-day forecast
- Comes with silver, black and white faceplate options
- Remote access via Internet as well as Apple®, Android™ phone or tablet devices.
- Real-time energy use tracking
- IdealHumidity System ® management capable for exact comfort.
- Intelligent, heating and cooling comfort staging capable
- Auto changeover between heating and cooling
- Monitors indoor air quality products
- ComfortFan™ technology capable with four levels of
- Ventilation management capable
- Measures, displays and manages airflow to each zone and adjusts for quiet comfort
- Knows percentage of airflow to each zone
- Advanced smart setback for best energy savings during
- One-button Touch-N-Go quick-settings-change feature
- Simple vacation programming controls temperature and humidity
- Choice of TrueSense™ dirty filter detection or fixed-schedule based filter replacement reminders
- System maintenance reminders
Carrier CÔR™ WIFI Thermostat
Your heating and cooling system is where you spend most of your energy dollars so saving on your utilities is important. The innovative Côr™ thermostat is designed to combine home comfort with reduced energy use; homeowners saved an average of 20% on their heating and cooling energy costs.1 It’s what we call the heart of a smarter home. It’s all about helping you keep your hard-earned money through smart energy use. Features like smart setback let the thermostat intelligently adapt beyond manual programming for greater efficiency, while still meeting your ideal comfort levels. Energy reports help you see exactly when your energy dollars are being spent so you can modify settings to maximize savings. It will even provide you customized energy saving tips. And, if your system includes a Carrier heat pump and a furnace, its energy smart design can orchestrate their use as a Hybrid Heat® system to further stretch your energy dollars. This versatile thermostat is readily compatible with a number of HVAC system types and brands2 to allow you to upgrade to convenient remote access control and energy saving intelligence. All you need is an Internet connection and you can have complete control over your system from your couch or your favorite beach get-away.
Features
- Full-color touch screen
- Intuitive, on-screen prompts
- Local weather 4-day forecast
- Remote access via Internet and Apple® and Android(TM) apps for smartphone or tablet devices
- Detailed energy reports and customized energy saving tips
- Smart setback intelligently adapts beyond manual programming for greater efficiency, while still meeting your ideal comfort leve
- One-button Touch-N-Go quick-settings-change feature
- Ideal Humidity System® management capable for exacting comfort
- Intelligent, heating- and cooling-comfort staging capable
- Auto changeover between heating and cooling
- On or Auto fan speed options
- Vacation hold programming
- Choice of fixed-schedule or runtime based filter, UV lamp, or humidifier pad replacement reminders
- High/low temperature, high/low humidity, and system maintenance reminders
Carrier Performance™ Edge® Programmable Thermostat
This versatile and beautiful Edge thermostat can manage any Performance™ or Comfort™ series system. Its slim, wall-hugging design gives you up to seven face plate color options so you can customize your look. It’s capable of managing temperatures, ventilation, airflow and indoor air quality. This model is configured for systems using a heat pump for cooling and seasonal heating.
Features
- Intuitive, on-screen prompts
- Large, illuminated display shows inside and outside1 temperatures and time
- Comes with attractive silver faceplate
- Intelligent, heating and cooling comfort staging capable
- Auto changeover between heating and cooling
- Ventilation management capable
- Vacation programming controls temperature and humidity
- Smart recovery for energy savings during system ramp up periods
- Fixed-schedule based filter, UV lamp and/or humidifier panel replacement reminders.
Carrier Comfort™ Programmable TOUCH-N-GO® Thermostat
This Comfort model is designed to give you the benefits of energy saving programming features in a simple, easy-to-read and attractive thermostat. It allows both weekday/weekend programming and simple, Touch-N-Go programming for one-button, energy-saving, quick settings when you’re on the go or ready for sleep. This model is configured for systems using a heat pump for cooling and seasonal heating.
Features
- One-button Touch-N-Go® quick-settings-change feature
- Large, illuminated display
- Intelligent, heating and cooling comfort staging capable
- Auto changeover between heating and cooling
- Fixed-schedule based filter replacement reminders
Would You Like Your System To Have A Humidifier To Maintain Comfortable, Energy Saving Humidity Levels During The Dry Heating Months?
Problematic Dry Air
Too little moisture in your home can cause the following conditions:
It is recommended that indoor humidity levels be maintained in the 40-60% range.
Would You Like Your System To Effectively Control Humidity For Greater Comfort, Better Air Quality, And Lower Energy Bills?
High Humidity
Too much humidity can create a breeding ground for …
Your home comfort system should provide both comfortable temperatures and comfortable humidity levels.
It is recommended that indoor humidity be managed to be in the 40-60% range.
Humidity System
- A system with variable speed blower
- A thermostat with humidity control
Please Select The Level Of Air Filtration That Best Fits Your Needs:
Carrier InfinityTM Air Purifier
The InfinityTM Series Air Purifier is Carrier’s premier air purification solution. It’s ideal for homeowners with allergy concerns, those susceptible to airborne germs, such as infants and the elderly, and those sensitive to the effects of mold, pollen, pets, and more. The InfinityTM Air Purifier treats 100% of the air flowing through your home comfort system using a unique three-step process.
More Info: View Product Brochure
Features
- Low airflow resistance
- Patented germicidal technology to capture and kill airborne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and mold.
- Proven effective against 13 common pathogens: Avian influenza, Human influenza, Wild type A influenza, Common cold and Measles.
- Proven effective against Aspergillus versicolor (a common fungus)
- Protects heating and cooling equipment by not producing significant pressure drop.
- Can be placed in line with nearly any ductwork system.
- Easy to replace, long-lasting filters
- 10-year parts limited warranty
Carrier Performance™ Series Air Purifier
Compact enough to fit most tight furnace/fan coil installations, this whole-home air purifier solution treats 100% of the air flowing through your system. It silently eliminates up to 75% of organisms as small as .30 micron. And, with Captures and Kills™ technlogy, it is proven effective against 3 common pathogens, including the common cold and human influenza.
Features
- Whole home air purification system
- Patented Captures and Kills™ technology
- Proven effective against 3 common pathogens: Human Influenza, Common Cold, Streptococcus Aureus.
- Protects heating and cooling equipment by not producing significant pressure drop.
- Can be placed in line with nearly any ductwork system.
- Narrow cabinet design for greater installation flexibility
- Easy to replace, long-lasting filters
- 10-year parts limited warranty upon registration
Carrier Comfort™EZ-Flex Filtration System – Merv 10
The EZ Flex system provides whole home air filtration using a high efficiency filter. The deep-pleated style of its MERV 10 filter keeps air flowing while removing up to 65% of airborne particles as small as 1.0 micron.
Features
- Protects heating and cooling equipment by not producing significant pressure drop
- High dust holding capacity extends time between filter changes
- Easy to replace, deep-pleated filters
- 10-year parts limited warranty on cabinet upon registration
Air Filters
Air filters protect you and your family by removing pollutants that are harmful to your health.
Improved Air Quality
The quality of your indoor air can be improved significantly by adding an air filter to your heating and cooling system.
Air Pollutants
Chart: Size Comparison of Pollutants in Microns*
*This chart is intended to provide information on particle size only, not air cleaner performance.
99% of the particles in the air are not visible to the naked eye. These are the particles that are most dangerous to your health:
- Aggravating allergies and asthma
- Contributing to colds and flu
A standard one-inch filter captures less than 5% of the particles in the air. This leaves the other 95% to:
- Pollute indoor air
- Contaminate duct work
- Reduce the efficiency of your heating/cooling equipment
Would You Like To Bring In Fresh Air And Exhaust Stale Air Without The Wasted Energy And Discomfort Of An Open Window?
Ventilators
A ventilator will help to dilute:
Ventilator Benefits
- Odor dilution
- Introduction of fresh, outside air
- Reduces energy loss to a minimum
