Meeting Government Efficiency Standards

As government standards and requirements evolve to require heating and cooling manufacturers to improve product efficiency and use environmentally responsible materials, Bryant continues to lead the way. From developing high efficiency heat pumps and air conditioners to introducing Puron® Refrigerant, Bryant puts experience to work to create the rock-solid heating and cooling products of tomorrow.

High SEER Requirements for 2006

Like many consumer products that use energy, air conditioners and heat pumps are manufactured to meet or exceed minimum efficiency standards set by the U.S. Department of Energy. After nearly a decade with 10 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) as the minimum efficiency, January 23, 2006 marks the mandated increase to 13 SEER.

Who will this affect?

The 13 SEER minimum applies to all new equipment manufactured on or after January 23, 2006. You may continue to use your current system indefinitely, even if it operates below 13 SEER, but when it's time to replace your system, only 13 SEER or higher models will be available.

Higher SEER means cost-saving energy efficiency

For many homeowners, a 13 SEER air conditioner or heat pump will save money on each month's electric bill. Exactly how much you can save will depend on the efficiency of your current system. For example, a 13 SEER product:

  • Delivers about 23% energy savings compared to 10 SEER models
  • Delivers about 8% energy savings compared to 12 SEER models

Actual savings will depend on the age, efficiency and condition of the unit being replaced, but if you are currently considering a new air conditioner or heat pump, it makes a lot of sense to start saving now with a 13 SEER product. Bryant offers several heat pumps and air conditioners that meet and exceed the 13 SEER requirement–even up to 18 SEER.

To learn more about the 2006 13 SEER efficiency mandate, visit www.energy.gov.

Refrigerant Upgrades

Another change you need to be aware of is the phase out of R-22, the refrigerant most commonly used in today's air conditioners and heat pumps. By 2010, all new air conditioners and heat pumps will be required to use a non-ozone-depleting refrigerant, such as Bryant's environmentally sound Puron Refrigerant. This phase out has been mandated in an effort to help protect the Earth's ozone layer. By making the change to Puron Refrigerant now, you can protect yourself from the potentially higher future costs of servicing an air conditioner or heat pump that uses R-22.

Bryant Leads the Way

Whether it's developing tomorrow's efficient and cost-saving 13 SEER and higher air conditioners and heat pumps, or offering a wide range of products with environmentally sound Puron Refrigerant, Bryant is putting experience to work to develop the heating and cooling products that will keep your family comfortable tomorrow.

Ken's Corner

 

 

We can say goodbye to a mild winter and look forward to spring on our doorstep. Though there is still time for an unlikely Easter snow, winter seems to be departing rapidly.

With spring comes the flowering of plants and trees and all of that material becoming air borne.  For us it means it is time to schedule planned maintenance for all of our customers to clean their air conditioners and heat pumps so they will work the most efficiently for what I think will be a hot moist summer.  If you are a member of our extended service agreement plan we will be calling you to arrange a time for a tune up visit.  The plan for a tune up visit averages 30% less than our service price and includes reduced filter prices and special overtime rates. For more details or to join the plan call us and we will take care of everything for you.  Also ask about our complete line of IAQ (Indoor Air Quality) products which can help keep your seasonal allergies at bay.

We are a Bryant Factory authorized dealer and we continue to receive the latest energy saving and home comfort technology from Bryant. Over 60% of annual home energy consumption goes to heating, cooling, and domestic hot water.  Bryant is always advancing their technology to reduce those costs and this year is introducing several high efficiency gas furnace and air conditioner models along with their new Evolution Extreme Heat Pump which weighs in at a 20.5 SEER rating!

Another major line we carry is Mitsubishi. Their ductless split air conditioning and heat pump systems are becoming more popular as comfort solutions for difficult locations in existing homes, or in some cases as whole house comfort systems, without the cost of installing ductwork.  With Mitsubishi, you can custom tailor heating and cooling needs to each specific area of your home which helps to provide maximum energy savings. In addition to our residential offerings we also provide a complete line of commercial systems to handle any size project.

Other news around the shop includes the continued expansion of our energy saving services.  If you are a residential home owner our certified building analyst can come out and perform a complete energy audit checking for everything from insulation levels and air leakage to duct tightness and infrared thermography to "look" behind the walls and save you money by giving your house a complete physical. If you are planning to build a new home we can review your plan for energy conscious design and help make recommendations that may save you energy dollars over the life of your home.

We are also partnered with the major utility companies in the area and can help to guide you into the rebates they are offering.  Some of these rebates are for new home construction and can help reduce the initial cost for you and your builder of building up to energy saving standards.

Spring is a time for renewal and growth and we hope we can help you renew and grow your savings with all of the services we can offer to help you get the most from your energy dollar.  Call us and we will do “whatever it takes” to provide you with affordable comfort.

Our Community

Testimonials

Awards

Sponsorships

Learn More

Morrison & Bryant, Making a Difference

Heating and Cooling 101

Pre-Service Checklist

Basic Troubleshooting

Hybrid Heat Systems

Invest in Air Quality

Efficiency Ratings Explained

Meeting Government Efficiency Standards

Protecting the Environment

User login