What makes my home comfortable?
| The four biggest factors in your home's comfort are:
Temperature
Cleanliness/Freshness of Air
Humidity
System Control Some of the common comfort complaints from homeowners include: inconsistent temperatures from one room to the next, up and down temperature swings, constantly adjusting the thermostat, and more. System controls of varying degrees of sophistication can help with these issues, offering straight temperature control, programmability that allows setting a "comfort schedule," temperature and humidity control combined, and dividing the home into zones which can be controlled separately. Carrier provides this kind of control with the following products:
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What kind of system is right for me?
| The system that is right for you will depend on a number
of factors: your budget, your comfort expectations, physical factors such as
what type of system currently exists in your home, the unique features of
your home, and more. Below, you can explore the system options available and
some of the key factors that affect your choice.
Types of systems
Key Accessories Additional comfort comes from having clean, fresh air as well as proper humidity levels inside. These products will fine-tune your system to help improve your overall comfort and the efficiency of your indoor comfort system.
System Control Most people are familiar with the basic thermostat. But, system control is more than picking a temperature and walking away. It includes being able to program a comfort schedule for different times of day, setting humidity levels, and even setting different temperatures for different areas of the home. Here's how:
Key factors that affect your choice
If you are replacing an existing system, there are physical and financial reasons to stay with the same type of system. For example, if you currently have a boiler, it will be very expensive and physically challenging to install the ductwork you need. If you want a new type of system because you were dissatisfied with your comfort, remember that a new system will bring newer comfort technology and energy efficiency. Also, your comfort problem could be related to other issues, such as improper ductwork, system balance, cleanliness or freshness of air, humidity control and system control. |
Most people understand the idea of comparing
gas mileage or engine sizes when shopping for cars of different brands. But,
how can you compare quality between different brands of heating and cooling
equipment? And, what are the industry-standard measures that can help you
make objective comparisons? Here is some guidance in these areas:
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Shopping for bottom line price is easy. But,
will the lowest priced system end up costing you money in the long run with
higher operating costs or by needing to be replaced sooner? Will the lowest
priced system provide the comfort you expect? Before you make your final
decision, you should consider the following:
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Naturally, any extensive work your system
may need should be performed by a licensed professional. And, many people
simply prefer to call their dealer when they are unhappy with the
performance of their system, or if the system has quit working altogether.
However, there are other people who prefer to be more hands-on. Either way,
the following are questions that you should ask before any attempt on
self-diagnostic and maintenance, and also these are questions that you can
consider before purchasing any air-conditioner units:
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