Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System Review

Mark — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:55:59 +0000

Carriers Heating and Cooling flagship product, the Carrier Infinity System, is available in all of their popular HVAC system lines from split systems and package units. This review looks at the Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System, which includes the following HVAC system components:

Infinity Heat Pump Condenser
Infinity Variable Speed Air Handler
Carrier Infinity Control System
Infinity Air Cleaner

Infinity Heat Pump Condenser

Carrier Corporation has determined that the Infinity 19 heat pumps that achieve system combinations of 14.5 SEER, 8.2 HSPF and 12 EER or higher meet the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency. Proper sizing and installation of equipment is critical to achieve optimal performance. Split system air conditioners and heat pumps must be matched with appropriate coil components to meet ENERGY STAR criteria. Ask your contractor for details or visit the ENERGY STAR web site.

Efficiency: Up to 19 SEER/9 HSPF
Make sure you ask your Carrier Contractor for ARI Ratings certification on these units. Even though it is advertised at 19 SEER, that is only possible with very unique and rare matchups. In most cases, the Carrier Infinity will achieve 15-17 SEER
Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered. (Within 90 days of install) Otherwise you only get a 5 year warranty on parts. In addition, the warranty only remains with the original buyer or homeowner.
Sound Level: As low as 69 dB
Thermostat Controls Supported: Infinity Control
Diagnostics: Infinity 18-point Technology
Refrigerant: Puron® refrigerant (R410A)
Compressor: 2-Stage scroll
Heating Capacity (Btuh) 24,000 - 60,000
Cooling Capacity (tons) 2 - 5
WeatherArmor Ultra
Galvanized steel
Powder-coated paint, baked-on complete coverage
Steel louver coil guard

Infinity Variable Speed Air Handler

The Infinity series air handlers, or Fan Coils, are designed to be the best match for all infinity systems. They feature onboard diagnostics that work in conjunction with the Infinity Control system, and have a unique variable speed blower, designed to provide the highest comfort in your home.

Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered
10-year parts limited warranty on optional tin plated coil
5-year parts limited warranty on copper coil
Cooling Capacity (BTUH) 18,000 - 60,000
Controls Supported: Infinity Control
Smart diagnostics Technology
Refrigerant: Puron refrigerant (R410A)
Thermostatic Expansion Valve
Washable filter
High efficiency, variable speed blower
Multipoise Installation (Horizontal or vertical)
20-gauge galvanized construction
Baked on urethane base coat paint and polyester top coat

Infinity Control Thermostat

The Infinity Control Thermostat is one of the smartest controls on the market! Keep in mind however, that unless you have an infinity heating and cooling system, its useless! The build in sensors and diagnostic features of the heat pump and air handler, will only communicate with an Infinity controller.

Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered (Within 90 days)
As an ENERGY STAR partner, Carrier Corporation has determined that the Infinity™ Control meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.
Ideal Humidity System
Clean filter, maintenance, IAQ reminders on the thermostat
Supports up to 8 separate zones
Programmable: 7-day, 2-4 periods/day
Remote access optional
Battery-free power supply
Aesthetics Backlit LCD Display

Carrier Infinity Review Summary

Truthfully, having worked around Carrier products for quite some time, they do make one of the nicest and smartest units on the market! All said however, you will be hard pressed to find a Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System that meets the 19 SEER they advertise, and you must be sure to ask your carrier contractor for an ARI rating sheet.

The comfort you get from Carrier Infinity is matched only by the upper end of systems with any other manufacturer, but with that in mind, there is a premium for that comfort!

Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System Cost

The installed cost of an Infinity system will vary widely due to the different nature of every installation. However, you can reasonably expect to pay 2-2.5 times the cost of a standard system install. In other words, if you got a quote for $6000 for a 13 seer system, you can expect an Infinity system to go in the $12,000 range or higher. The equipment itself cost twice as much in most cases, and the Contractors will pass that, along with the added level of technology they have been trained on, to the buyer.

Please Leave your Own Carrier Infinity Reviews below. Within your review, let others know the area you live, (Texas, California, North Carolina, etc) the size of your system, and the ballpark cost you paid to have it installed.

Carrier Infinity Heat Pump System Review is a post from: HVAC Reviews

Goodman GSH13 Heat Pump Review

Mark — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:13:51 +0000

The Goodman GSH13 heat pump system will deliver years of comfort to your home and to your heating and cooling budget. The attractive powder-paint finish offers premium durability and improved UV protection to the exterior chassis. An attractive louvered metal guard that protects the coil from damage and strengthens the unit. Designed for ground-level or rooftop mount, the base pan elevates the unit above the slab for excellent water drainage.Unique Goodman sound control top design, Steel louver coil guard. Heavy-gauge, galvanized-steel cabinet, Attractive Architectural Gray powder-paint finish with 500-hour salt-spray approval When properly anchored.

Goodman GSH13 Heat Pump Specs

Energy-effi cient compressor
R-22 refrigerant-charged for 15’ of refrigerant lines
Quiet condenser fan system
Copper tube/aluminum fi n coil
Liquid refrigerant return protection
Factory-installed bi-fl ow liquid line fi lter dryer
Low-pressure switch
Time-initiated, temperature-terminated defrost control
Service valves with sweat connections and easy-access
gauge ports
13 SEER performance with fl owrater expansion device
Contactor with lug connection
Ground lug connection
ARI Certifi ed; ETL Listed

Goodman GSH13 Heat Pump Review is a post from: HVAC Reviews

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