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What is Greenspeed™ Technology from Carrier

Carrier Greenspeed - logoWe take a look the most used buzzwords at Carrier, the Greenspeed™ Technology.

Greenspeed™ Technology is the accumulation of what’s known to make heating and air conditioning as comfortable and as cost effective as possible.  The technology takes into account as much information as possible to correcty and efficient run the equipment.

Information for Geenspeed™ includes:Carrier Heat Pump with Greenspeed Technology

  • Set temperature / Thermostat settings
  • Actual room temperature
  • Outside temperature
  • Indoor and outside humidity , if applicable

Equipment needed for Greenspeed™ Technology:

  • Air Conditioning unit or Heat Pump with variable speed compressor
  • Furnace with modulating gas valve for adjustable heat output
  • Air handler with variable speed
  • Carrier Infinity® equipment with suffix ‘Greenspeed™ Intelligence’ meets these requirements

What can Greenspeed™ accomplish:

  • Highest comfort levels during heating and cooling
  • Minimal temperature swing
  • Low humidity
  • Quiet, near silent operation
  • Top efficience
    AC or Heat Pump: up to 20.5 SEER Cooling, up to 13.0 HSPF Heating
    Furnace: Up to 98.5% AFUE
  • Lowest possible operating costs

Factory Authorized Dealer for Carrier Talk to our sales consultant about this marvel of technology and additional features and benefits.

Simply call us at  (864) 232-5684 or send us your inquiry

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Smart Home Control starts with your Thermostat

Nexia 824 Smart ThermostatYes, you read correctly. Your thermostat can be the first step into controlling your home as long as it is the Trane XL 824, the American Standard Gold 824 or similar thermostat. We know and have installed pretty smart thermostats for quite a while. These thermostats control you heat or AC in the house, can run on a schedule for day/night or away conditions. But these were not controllable from far away. The newest generation accomplishes that by integrating a smart home controller which itself is connected to the Internet. And through the Internet your smart phone or any tablet or PC is now able to communicate with the thermostat.

The system we are talking about, is the Nexia Home Automation System. It is built around a Internet connected controller and allows for communication with smart devices like thermostats. The system controller from Nexia is called the Nexia Bridge and connects to the Internet using the router and the Internet connection you already have. Internally the controller communicates with devices wirelessly using the Z-Wave protocol.

Schalge Smart LockNow, what makes the aforementioned thermostats so special? These thermostats already include the Nexia Bridge and therefore build the core of your home control system.

Here a list of devices and functions which can be controlled by the Nexia system:

  • Thermostats
  • Light bulbs, light switches, power strips and power outletsNexia Compatible Surveillance Camera
  • Door lock systems and garage door openers
  • Security equipment like surveillance camera, door bells, motion sensors, glass break sensors, water and water leak sensors
  • and many more devices and functions including washers, dryers, vacuum cleaners and I even found a mouse trap which notifies the owner of a catch. Only your imagination seems to be the limit.

So, how does all that work for the user?
The Nexia Bridge is the center point in your house and communicates with the smart devices. The Nexia Briddge is connected to a Nexia Server to provide and receive information and control orders. We, the users and home owners, have accounts on the Nexia server where we can log in using a PC, table or smart phone, and control everything connected at our house.

So in summary, when your thermostat, new installation or replacement, is a 824 from Trane or American Standard or any of their available siblings, you already have a smart home control and have completed the first steps towards complete control of your house, from anywhere where you have access to the Internet.

Ask our technical sales for more information the smart thermostats and home control devices, or check out the Smart Home Automation System on the Nexia website.

Watch the Nexia Smart Home Control Video clip, curtesy of Nexia

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Blowing Hot and Cold

At Carolina Heating Service, we LOVE to inform our customers and prospective buyers! Below is a link to a great informational article titled Blowing Hot and Cold. Here you can learn more about;

Heat Pumps, When to consider a new heat pump, Heating and cooling from the ground up, Geothermal Tax Breaks, Special Features, Hiring a professional, When to go ductless, and Getting the Most out of your Heat Pump!

Blowing hot and cold – CLICK HERE TO READ

 

 

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Carolina Heating Service and HVAC Tune-up on the Radio

WGTK-FM-logoMike Gallagher from The Mike Gallagher Show on 94.5 WGTK-FM invited Shaun Huskinson to the show to talk about his experience with Carolina Heating Service Tune-up, HVAC maintenance and about Carolina Heating services in general.

Enjoy the 5 minute audio provided by Mike and WGTK-FM

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Getting the most out of your Maintenance Tune Up!

It is that time of year! Time to call up your local HVAC contractor and schedule your Spring maintenance before the hot weather comes. But wait! Be sure to check out what is included in the maintenance fee. Not all companies have the same tune-up service. At Carolina Heating Service, we cover all the bells and whistles with our factory fresh 20 Point Precision Cooling Tune-up! Our cooling service includes:

1) Lubricate all moving parts.

2) Record operating pressures and temperatures.

3) Replace disposable air filter with MERV 8 pleated filter.

4) Measure refrigerant superheat and subcooling.

5) Flush condensate drain to protect against overflow.

6) Clean outdoor condenser coil.

7) Wash and wax outdoor condenser cabinet.

8) Check blower motor (and belt if applicable).

9) Test “temperature drop” at return and supply  air; adjust blower speed.

10) Safety test all controls for proper operation.

11) Meter voltage and amperage in all motors; test for worn bearings.

12) Test condition of compressor contacts.

13) Inspect start and run capacitors and relays for bulges, rust and leaks.

14) Test and tighten wires and connections.

15) Clean thermostat.

16) Check service light.

17) Check evaporator coil.

18) Check humidity.

19) Megometer test the compressor.

20) Inform client of equipment condition. Recommend necessary repairs.

Make sure your HVAC system is getting the TLC it needs before the hot weather comes by calling us today at (864)232-5684

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