Q. How important is a humidifier, and why are they used more for heating than cooling?

A. A humidifier is only used in the heating mode to add humidity to the home as the house dries out. Your body evaporates moisture off your skin when it is dry inside, so you feel warmer at a cooler temperature when the humidity is kept at a higher level. If the house gets too dry you will start to have more damage to your wood trim and furniture. Also when the humidity gets too low you can experience more adverse health issues. In the summer when the humidity level is high your air conditioner works to remove the excess humidity in your home.

Q. Could my allergies be getting worse from not changing my HVAC filter?

A. Yes, as your filter gets too dirty its ability to capture and hold particles decreases and more dust and dirt can come through the filter. It’s important to use a good quality filter, typically in the 8-12 MERV range. Below MERV 8 it does not capture enough particles and above MERV 12 it is too restrictive to air flow.

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Performance Series Heat Pump 25HCB3

Performance Series

Economic Year-Round Comfort To Heat and Cool Your Home

The Performance Heat Pump is our most inexpensive way to provide year-round home comfort. Its efficient cooling system, with up to a 15.5 SEER, reverses during cooler weather for low-cost electric heat.

Features
Specs
Warranty
Brochure

Up to 15.5 SEER
Up to 8.6 HSPF
As low as 70 dB
WeatherArmor™ louvered coil guard
Environmentally-sound Puron® refrigerant
10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered

Performance

Efficiency: Up to 15.5 SEER/ Up to 8.6 HSPF
Limited Warranty: 10-year parts limited warranty when properly registered1

Sound

Quiet Level: 70 dB
Features: Sound suppressing compressor blanket

Controls

Controls Supported: Thermidistat™, HYBRID HEAT® Dual Fuel Thermostat

Technology

Puron® refrigerant
Scroll compressor
Heating Capacity (Btuh): 18,000 - 60,000
Cooling Capacity (tons): 1.5 - 5

Aesthetics

Steel louvered coil guard
Galvanized steel construction
Powder-coated, baked-on paint
WeatherArmor™ coil guard

To the original owner, the Carrier 25HCB3 Performance Series Heat Pump is covered by a 10-year parts limited warranty upon timely registration of your new equipment. Ask your Carrier dealer about optional extended warranties, which may include labor. Warranty period is 5 years if not registered within 90 days. Jurisdictions where warranty benefits cannot be conditioned on registration will automatically receive a 10-year parts limited warranty. See warranty certificate at carrier.com for complete details.

Brochure

Owner's Manual

Warranty Card

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