Here is some straighforward information to help you decide which Carrier air conditioning solution is right for your home and budget, wherever you live in Philadelphia, Bucks or Montgomery Counties. If you have any questions about this, we would be glad to help you out as well!
SEER, Seasonal Energy Efficient Ration, is “The total heat removed from the conditioned space during the annual cooling season, expressed in BTUs, divided by the total electrical energy consumed by the air conditioner or heat pump during the same season, expressed in watt-hours,” according to the Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute. Basically it’s the heat removed compared to the energy used in the warm months, a measure of the efficiency of a cooling system. The higher the SEER rating the better the system. By comparison, most window air condition units have SEER ratings of 10, while home systems have SEER ratings of 14 or better.
HSPF, or Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, is the ratio of BTU heat output and the watt-hours of electricity used over the heating season. BTU is a measurement of energy efficiency of an appliance: how much heat is required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit. So an HSPF rating compares how much heat a heater produces to how much energy it uses. the higher the percentage the more efficient the product. HSPF can range from 6.8 to 10. The lowest HSPF rating for a heating pump to be considered ENERGY STAR rated is 8.2 for single package units and 8.5 for split systems.
What's the difference between single, two-stage and variable speed compressors? Single-stage compressors have one output speed - high. Two-stage compressors operate most often at about 65% of total capacity, but full capacity during extreme temps. A variable-speed compressor has a fan motor that can move at different speeds and controls the amount of air dispersed in a home. A single-stage unit may offer the lowest initial investment, but it can cause high monthly energy bills. A two-stage unit is quieter and more efficient, while variable speed units are the most intelligent on the market and can save you big on energy costs over their lifetime.
The pinnacle of Carrier® engineering, the Infinity series heat pump with Greenspeed intelligence offers precise heating and cooling, unwavering comfort, uncompromising energy efficiency and ultra-quiet cooling performance. This is one of the premier systems ECI Comfort installs throughout the area, from Trenton to Philadelphia.
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Sound(Decibels) |
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$$$ | Up to 20.5 SEER / 13HSPF | As low as 58 dB | Variable-Speed |
The Infinity series heat pump is part of an intelligent, communicating system that delivers superior comfort, quiet performance and enviable efficiency in both heating and cooling modes. In fact, all Infinity models and sizes have earned the ENERGY STAR® qualification.
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Efficiency |
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$$$ | Up to 18 SEER / 11 HSPF | As low as 55 dB |
Variable, 5-Stage |
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$$$ | Up to 17.5 SEER / 9.5 HSPF | As low as 67 dB | Two-Stage |
Calling it the Performance & Flexibility & Efficiency series proved to be too much of a mouthful, but these units certainly deserve the name.
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$$ | Up to 17.5 SEER / 9.5 HSPF | As low as 70 dB | Two-Stage |
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$$ | Up to 16 SEER / 9 HSPF | As low as 68 dB | Single-Stage |
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$$ | 14 SEER / 8.2 HSPF | As low as 69 dB | Single-Stage |
If you’re searching for the most economical way to get into a more efficient heat pump, look no further than Carrier's versatile Comfort series. These models offer summer dehumidification and air conditioning as well as cold-weather heating performance. ECI Comfort is proud to work with carrier to bring these affordable units to you here in the Delaware Valley, whether you're in Abington Township or Newtown.
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Efficiency |
Sound(Decibels) |
CompressorType |
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$ | Up to 15 SEER / 8.5 HSPF | As low as 69 dB | Single-Stage Scroll |
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$ | Up to 13 SEER / 7.7 HSPF | As low as 69 dB | Single-Stage Scroll |
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$ | Up to 14 SEER / 8.2 HSPF | As low as 72 dB | Single-Stage Scroll |
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