FAQ

Many factors affect the sizing and specifications of a system, including square footage, insulation, window surface and configuration, geographic location of your home, duct sizing and arrangement, and more. Your Bryant Dealer Professional can perform an in-home load analysis to determine which equipment combinations will perfectly suit your home and your family’s needs.

• Your system needs frequent repair or your energy bills are increasing in cost.
• Parts of your house are too hot or too cold.
• Your home has humidity problems or is too dusty.
• Your heating or air conditioning system makes too much noise.
• You want to have cleaner air in your home, free of dust and allergens.

There are many variables that affect life expectancy, and of course, the regularity of routine maintenance. Contact your Bryant Dealer Professional for a check of your unit.

Your experienced Bryant Dealer is the best resource for identifying and supplying the correct, current parts for your system, as well as pricing and availability.

When comparing different systems, always look for high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER), which measure the cooling efficiency of an air conditioner. Also look for quiet operation and ease of use—you’ll be glad you did on hot summer nights.

The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is a measure of the cooling efficiency of your air conditioner or heat pump. The higher the SEER number, the more efficient the system is at converting electricity into cooling power.

Puron® Refrigerant is an environmentally-sound, chlorine-free refrigerant that has been tested in hundreds of thousands of homes. It has been proven superior to the industry-standard R-22 refrigerant not only in environmental safety, but in performance and energy efficiency. 

Consider the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating, which indicates what percentage of the energy is being converted to heat. The higher the rating, the more energy efficient—meaning you’ll save more money. Also, keep in mind that the furnace should be quiet, easy to operate and reliable.

A high-efficiency furnace (HEF) requires less gas to operate and utilizes more of the heat it generates (less lost out the chimney), so you will realize savings in your heating costs. A HEF costs more than a mid-efficiency furnace as it has a higher efficiency rating. A mid-efficiency furnace is generally preferable if you live in a region with milder temperature or if you will not be living in your home for more than five years (you may not recoup the higher cost of a HEF).

In the summer, a heat pump cools the air in your home much like an air conditioner, while in the winter, heat is absorbed from the outdoor air and released to the indoor air.

Look for high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios (SEER), which measures the cooling efficiency of the machine, and high Heating Seasonal Performance Factors (HSPF), which measures its heating efficiency. Remember, the higher the SEER and HSPF ratings, the more cost savings you can realize.

Because we spend nearly 90% of our time indoors quality, clean air is important. Ensure that your heating and air conditioning systems are maintained, keep carpets and flooring clean, monitor and adjust your home's humidity to prevent mold growth, avoid chemical cleaners and ensure there is an exchange of air.