Packaged gas furnace/air conditioner systems give you the comfort of gas heat and electric cooling in one efficient package. If so desired, once you’ve set your indoor temperature on your thermostat, the system automatically switches to the appropriate heating or cooling cycle.
EFFICIENCY
Because the system provides both heating and cooling, its efficiency is measured with two distinct ratings. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, or SEER, is used to measure cooling efficiency. Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) measures heating efficiency. SEER and AFUE are like gas mileage. The higher the rating, the more efficient the system. The Performance 14 packaged gas furnace and air conditioner system has a 14.0 SEER rating and up to 81% AFUE.
DURABILITY
The Performance 14 Series gas furnace and air conditioner system has a galvanized steel cabinet which protects against corrosion, keeping your outdoor unit looking good for years to come. Its wire grille protects the coil against potential hazards often associated with outdoor installation. Carrier’s innovative base combines a high-tech composite interior for light weight and corrosion resistance with outer base rails for structural integrity and easier handling and rigging for your installing dealer. The sloped drain pan design improves drainage and helps inhibit mold, algae and bacterial growth. The separate access panels make installation and routine maintenance easier. Inside, the high and low pressure switches turn your system off if harmful conditions are detected. Filter drier helps keep the refrigerant system free from excess moisture and debris. Turbo-Tubular heat exchanger allows hot gases to make multiple passes across the supply air, optimizing heat transfer and system efficiency. Tough aluminum coating provides long-lasting corrosion resistance. Thermostatic Expansion Valve consistently monitors refrigerant flow for peak operating conditions.
SOUND
These systems have sound ratings as low as 72 dBA, comparable to a running refrigerator.
PURON
Puron Refrigerant is environmentally sound and won’t deplete the ozone. The Clean Air Act of 1990 prohibits the production of HCFC-based air conditioners and heatpumps by 2010, and bans Freon-22 production by 2020. As Freon production reduces, its cost is predicted to increase. Ensure your cooling costs by investing in systems with Puron refrigerant.
