Heating and Cooling Systems
Heating and cooling systems, often referred to as HVAC system, are essential for ensuring consistent indoor comfort throughout the year. These systems regulate temperature and manage indoor air quality, keeping your home both comfortable and healthy. A good heating and air system is energy-efficient, properly sized for your space, and designed to keep your home comfortable in every season.
Ready to upgrade or maintain your system? Find an HVAC contractor today and explore the best options for your home.
Types of Heating and Cooling Units
Bryant offers a wide range of reliable and energy-efficient heating and cooling products, including heat pumps, ductless mini splits, air conditioners, and furnaces—all built for long-lasting performance and innovative comfort control. With a reputation for quality and durability, Bryant systems are a superior choice for homeowners seeking advanced features, quiet operation, and trusted indoor comfort solutions
Bryant air conditioners offer reliable, energy-efficient cooling with durable performance and advanced features to maximize your indoor comfort.
Bryant heat pumps provide energy-efficient heating and cooling, delivering year-round comfort with reliable performance and innovative technology.
Bryant gas furnaces deliver a blend of quiet, consistent, energy-efficient comfort with long-lasting performance to keep you warm when it's cold outside.
Bryant ductless systems provide flexible heating and cooling with quiet operation and precise temperature control, all without the need for ductwork.
Bryant crossover solutions maintains the traditional ducted heating and cooling characteristics while leveraging elements of ductless technology.
Bryant small packaged HVAC systems offer compact, energy-efficient heating and cooling solutions, giving you reliable performance in limited space applications.
Bryant evaporator coils efficiently absorb heat from the air, ensuring optimal performance and comfort when paired with your air conditioning or heat pump system.
Bryant fan coils deliver efficient heating and cooling by circulating air over a coil system, providing consistent comfort and energy savings throughout your home.
Bryant oil furnaces burn oil to produce heat, providing powerful heating and reliable performance for consistent home comfort during the colder months.
Bryant geothermal heat pumps provide highly efficient, eco-friendly heating and cooling by harnessing the stable temperatures of the earth to keep your home comfortable.
Bryant boilers deliver high-efficiency heating while eliminating the noise and draft of forced air systems for consistent warmth and comfort in your home.
Benefits of an Efficient Heating and Air Conditioning System
A well-functioning and energy-efficient HVAC system offers more than just comfort—it delivers real value through energy saving and lower heating and cooling bills. High-efficiency air conditioning units often feature advanced SEER2 ratings, which measure cooling efficiency, and are designed to use eco-friendly refrigerants that are better for the environment. Many modern air conditioning systems also come equipped with smart thermostats and energy-saving technology that automatically adjust performance for optimal comfort and reduced energy usage. These features not only extend the life of your system but also help create a healthier, more sustainable home environment.
Comparison Guide: How to Choose the Right Heating and Air Conditioning System for Your Home
Choosing the right HVAC system is essential to keeping your home comfortable and ensuring clean air quality and consistent cooled air year-round. Whether you're upgrading an old unit or installing a new system, several key factors can help you make the best choice based on your home's unique needs and preferences.
- Type of System: Decide whether you need cooling only, heating only, or an all-in-one heating and cooling system. Learn more about different types of HVAC systems.
- Ductwork: Consider whether your home already has ductwork or if you’d prefer a ductless solution, like wall-mounted or ceiling units.
- Size of Home: Larger homes may need multi-zone setups for better comfort and efficiency. Explore how an hvac zoning system can help.
- Energy Efficiency: Look for high SEER2, EER2, HSPF2, and AFUE ratings in addition to ENERGY STAR® certified systems to reduce your energy consumption and heating and cooling costs.
- Cost: Keep your budget in mind, factoring in both initial installation and long-term operating expenses.
- Local Climate: Your region's temperature extremes may influence whether you need a system designed for extreme heat or cold.
- Smart Technology Features: Consider systems with Wi-Fi compatibility and control through a smartphone app like the Bryant SmartHome App.
- Warranty: Choose a system backed by a solid warranty to protect your investment and reduce future repair costs. Learn more about HVAC lifespan.
Cost Savings for a New Heating & Cooling System
Investing in a new heating and cooling system can be more affordable with various programs and incentives available to homeowners. Bryant offers flexible financing options, including convenient monthly payments and lease-to-own programs, making it easier to manage the cost of a new HVAC system.
Additionally, the Inflation Reduction Act provides federal tax credits for purchasing certain high-efficiency HVAC equipment, potentially reducing your overall expenses. Many local utility also offers rebates on select products, further enhancing your savings.
Get the answers to your frequently asked questions about heating and cooling.
The cost of a new furnace and air conditioner system typically ranges from $5,000 to $12,000, depending on system size, energy efficiency, and installation requirements. Additional costs may include labor, ductwork modifications, and thermostat upgrades. For a more detailed breakdown, refer to our HVAC cost guide.
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning—a system that controls the indoor climate and air quality of your home or business. It encompasses everything from furnaces and air conditioners to ductwork and thermostats. Learn more about what is HVAC and how these systems keep your home comfortable.
The best heating and cooling system depends on your home size, climate, energy efficiency goals, and budget. Popular options include heat pumps, air conditioners, and furnaces for whole-home coverage, and ductless mini splits for room-by-room flexibility. Your local Bryant dealer can help you choose the best system for your specific needs.
Heating and cooling refer to the processes of regulating indoor temperatures to maintain year-round comfort—warming your home in colder months and cooling it during warmer ones. These functions are typically handled by HVAC systems, which manage temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality.
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Learn the details on important HVAC industry terms.
SEER2, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2, measures the cooling efficiency of air conditioning systems over a typical cooling season.
EER2, or Energy Efficiency Ratio 2, measures the cooling efficiency of an air conditioner at a specific outdoor temperature.
AFUE, or Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, measures how efficiently a furnace converts fuel into heat over a heating season.
