When it comes to owning a home, two of the most important factors to consider are heating and cooling. When purchasing a home, heating and cooling systems are important because they will determine the level of comfort you will have indoors. The system that is already in place in a home may be the deciding factor of whether to buy or not. This is why it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each system you are considering.

As you begin your journey of heating and cooling discovery there will be many terms you may encounter such as HVAC. This is an acronym that stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning, the 3 primary functions of a whole home heating and cooling system. These features control the air temperature, humidity, and maintain the quality of your home’s indoor air. 

Central Systems

Central heating and cooling systems produce warm or cool air in one central unit and distributes it throughout your home via ductwork. These systems typically work with a forced air system. However, if you do not have ductwork Carrier also makes systems for individual rooms. There are many choices when it comes to central heating and cooling systems.

Products typically used in central heating and cooling systems include:

• Heat Pumps
• Air Conditioners
• Gas and Oil Furnaces
• Fan Coils
• Evaporator Coils
• Controls and Thermostats

Heating Systems

A heating system keeps your home warm and comfy during the winter months. When it’s cold a warm home is particularly important to keep you cozy.

Heating systems also typically run with forced air systems. Once again if you do not have ductwork this is not a problem. Carrier has products that work with ductless homes.

Radiant systems create heat and deliver it via components such as radiators that radiate the heat into the home. Boilers are a traditional radiant heat source.

Typical heating products include:

• Heat Pumps
• Gas and Oil Furnaces
• Fan Coils
• Boilers

Air Conditioning and Cooling Systems

To keep cool during those sweltering summer months, you can rely on a whole home air conditioning system. This system typically relies on ducts to distribute cool air throughout your home. There are many options when considering what air conditioner to purchase.

Typical air conditioning products include:

• Heat Pumps
• Central Air Conditioners
• Evaporator Coils

Thermostats

Thermostats are units used to control overall temperature provided by your heating and cooling system. Certain styles of thermostats can be preset to turn off while you’re away to save energy and to turn back on just before you get back home. This can also help save you money. Other systems can be controlled from your phone or computer. Whatever your needs are Carrier has a style of thermostat just for you.