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Bryant Evolution Extreme Heat Pumps: Top Tier Central AC & Heating

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Like their ductless counterparts, a central heat pump uses cutting edge, variable speed refrigeration technology to heat or cool your entire home. However, unlike the more common ductless units, these systems have the capacity to be installed with existing ductwork.

Is a Bryant Evolution Series Heat Pump right for me?

When it comes to heating larger residential or commercial spaces, Bryant Evolution Extreme heat pumps can’t be beat. With up to 5 tons of capacity and variable speed control, these systems will keep you or your clients comfortable, while keeping your costs as low as the temperatures in a Massachusetts winter.

No existing ductwork? No problem! Check out our ductless heat pump models from Mitsubishi and Fujitsu.

Energy Efficiency & BTU Sizing:

The Bryant Evolution Extreme Variable-Speed 284A comes in capacities of 24,000, 36,000, 48,000 or 60,000 BTUs. They boast SEER ratings of up to 24 and an industry leading HSPF of up to 13. Recognized as the Most Efficient of ENERGY STAR® 2020, the Evolution Extreme model combines intelligent system control with variable-speed operation to provide premium comfort and energy savings. They are also Hybrid Heat compatible, meaning that they can be combined with a gas furnace for optimal winter efficiency.

In addition, these units utilize Puron as their refrigerant, which does not deplete the ozone layer and is thus considered more environmentally friendly than older alternatives, without decreasing efficiency.

Humidity Control:

The Bryant Evolution Extreme series features precise control so you can set you desired temperature and humidity. This means not only will Bryant Evolution heat pumps keep your indoor space at your exact desired temperature year-round, they can also control humidity in the air during those hot summer months. This leads to a more comfortable, happier living and working environment.

Maintenance:

Want to know when a filter change or other routine maintenance is needed? Simply, take a look at the intuitive system display and it will provide you with status updates and let you know what maintenance needs to be done. You can even connect to the heat pump remotely via the internet to monitor and control the system. Powerful and high-tech yet intuitive and easy to use, the Evolution Extreme Heat Pump System sets the bar for ducted heat pump systems in 2020.

Warranty:

All models come with a 10-year warranty on parts, ensuring that you are covered in case of failure.

Want to know whether Bryant Heat Pumps are right for you? Fill out the form below to book a free consultation with one of our specialists!

Efficiently Heating Your Home – Pros and Cons of Heat Pumps vs Gas Furnaces

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Leaves are falling and so is the temperature outside. As homeowners prepare to settle in for the long Massachusetts winter, more and more are considering making the switch to an all-electric Ductless Heat Pump system.

WHAT ARE THE PROS AND CONS OF A HEAT PUMP VS A GAS FURNACE?

Heat Pump systems operate on electricity—and they are ideal for homes in moderate or extreme climates.

Ductless Heat Pumps: 

  • Efficiency – Electric heat pumps are far more energy efficient compared to a gas furnaces.
  • Installation Costs – Heat pump systems usually cost less than the installation of a furnace because furnaces require an extensive ventilation system, which can increase the cost in a home not already outfitted for this need. The heat pumps we specialize in are ductless, so no need for extra construction work on your home!
  • Operating Costs – In most of America, electricity rates are lower than natural gas. Therefore a heat pump system will cost less to operate than a gas fired furnace.
  • Quietness – While furnaces do not always make a tremendous amount of noise, ductless heat pumps operate whisper quiet – so you’ll barely notice they’re there.
  • Safety – There is no risk of carbon monoxide poisoning while using a heat pump, and they run on electricity which is typically considered a safer source of heat.
  • Multi-Purpose: Ductless Heat Pumps work for both heating and cooling, so can eliminate the need for both a furnace, as well as window AC units in the summer.
  • Size – A heat pump system requires an inoor and outdoor component, while a gas fired furnace just has an indoor component. The two units of a ductless heat pump work in unison to read the temperature outside compared to inside and adjust according to the temperature you set on your thermostat (and we recommend a programmable one).

Gas fired furnaces have been used for decades to warm homes, and the technology is antiquated. The advantages and disadvantages of this type of home heating equipment include:

Gas Furnaces

  • Lifespan – A gas fired furnace is typically considered to have a slightly longer lifespan (avg 15 years) than a heat pump, although our heat pumps are backed by a 12 year manufacturer’s warranty.
  • Less maintenance – Since a gas operated furnace is only used for a few months out of each year, the maintenance requirements are less than those for a heat pump, but a heat pump provides all year-long use and is a fantastic option over a window AC for energy efficiency.
  • Safety – A gas leak could result in an explosion. Since heat pumps run on electricity, this is not a concern.
  • Cleanliness – The products of gas combustion can result in dirtier air and poor indoor air quality in the home.

With many years of experience in the heating and cooling service industry, we are proud to have helped thousands of homeowners achieve and maintain comfort with new heat pump heating system. Please call or email us at any time to see if an energy efficient heat pump fits your lifestyle.

Let’s Talk Savings: Mass Save HEAT Loan

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Did you know that the Mass Save® Home Energy Services Program offers 0% financing on several home upgrades? Learn more about these upgrades and how you qualify and save below.

What is the Mass Save HEAT loan?

The Mass Save Program works with sponsors and the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to increase energy efficiency for residents and businesses. One service in particular that Mass Save offers is the HEAT Loan. With the Mass Save HEAT Loan, homeowners can qualify for a loan of up to $25,000 with 0% financing and terms up to seven years.

What does it include? The Mass Save Heat Loan covers the following services:

  • Heating: Heating System Replacement
  • Cooling: Ductless Heat Pumps & Central Air
  • Insulation: Insulation & Replacement Windows

For a limited time… an expanded offer

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) provides 0% Loan Offers and Grants and Expanded 2-4 Family Loans (above $25,000 and up to $50,000) with a loan term of up to seven years.

How does the HEAT loan work?

After you complete a No-Cost Home Energy Assessment through the Mass Save Program, one of our specialists will recommend how to proceed. If you qualify for energy efficiency improvements to your home, our specialist will give you HEAT Loan folder with the application form. Our specialists will evaluate your needs, whether you qualify for 0% financing, and recommend the specific improvements you can take advantage of.

After you’ve decided on the improvements with our specialist, you’ll receive a HEAT Loan Authorization Form that you’ll need to take to an “authorized lender” (bank or credit union). Once you take the form to the bank, sign some forms, and get approved by your lender, you’ll receive a check for the Mass Save services. We’ll set up an appointment and do all the home improvements from there and you just pass over the check for the completed work.

How can you benefit from a HEAT loan?

Let’s look at some numbers. Air conditioning and heating account for 44% of energy bills. However, by installing a ductless mini-split heat pump, you can save hundreds to thousands. Why? Ductless heat pumps are up 330% more efficient than window AC units or central AC, and are comparable in cost to install as central air. Plus, not only do they provide cooling at better efficiency than anything else on the market – they also heat your home!

Most of our customers who take advantage of the HEAT Loan for ductless systems are cash flow positive and more comfortable from month one. That means that their energy savings are greater than their 0% heat loan payments, leaving more money in their pockets on a month-to-month basis.

Want another steal? The Mass Save HEAT Loan covers insulation and air sealing work with 0% financing. The EPA estimates that you could save 20% on your energy bills by upgrading your insulation. Also, you can save even more with 0% financing towards the mitigation of identified barriers preventing insulation installation, like knob and tube wiring, vermiculite, asbestos, and mold abatement (see table below). So if you’ve been putting off doing insulation work due to one of the following reasons – it may be time to reconsider.

BARRIERALLOWABLE FINANCING
Knob and tube wiringUp to $10,000
VermiculiteUp to $10,000
Asbestos (for heating improvements)Up to $4,000
Mold abatementUp to $4,000

How can we help? Our services

We do the paperwork and installation; you get the benefits. One of our favorite services is installing ductless mini-split heat pumps. Through the HEAT Loan, you can get a mini-split with 0% interest for up to seven years, plus the additional Mass Save rebates may cover up to 40% off the cost of your system. For more information on ductless heat pump rebates, check out this page. Our other major service covered by the Mass Save HEAT Loan is insulation. The additional Mass Save rebate for insulation can save you 75% on insulation services. Simply reach out to us for your Mass Save No-Cost Home Energy Assessment and, next thing you know, you could be saving thousands!

For more information, give us a call at 508.357.2354 – or read more about ductless heating and cooling here!

Whole House Conversion: Electric Heat to Ductless Heat Pumps

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It’s no secret that installing ductless heat pumps is a massive money-saver for homeowners in both the winter and summer months. How much money can you really save with ductless heat pumps though, and is it really worth the upfront cost?

Our Endless Energy HVAC team recently converted an all-electric home in Worcester to ductless heat pumps. The couple lives in a 2,100 square foot home, and averaged yearly heating costs of approximately $5,700 with their electric heat.

Following their ductless mini-split installation, their estimated  heating costs dropped to just $1,800 per year. That’s a $3,900 yearly reduction in cost. 

Their Fujitsu mini-split system has an overall rating of 48,000 BTUs, and had an out of pocket cost of $12,000 (after applying the applicable rebates). Given their $3,900 yearly savings, that means it will take them about three years to break-even on their investment. Considering the Fujitsu systems have a manufacturer’s warranty of 12 years, this couple can expect to see their investment pay for itself by at least 3 times over. All while improving the comfort in their home!

Several months after the installation, they reached out to let us know how happy they were with the purchase:

“We are so happy with the splits…not only did our electric bill have a crazy drop after that first month and our house was so much warmer while the winter and spring finished, but so far this summer these have been amazing and we are shocked at our electric bill all the time for AC no less.  These are just by far so much more efficient than the window units!!  We would recommend Endless Energy any day, both for the product and all your assistance with the process, etc!”

We are publishing this success story with their permission, and were thrilled to be able to help them save on their energy costs!

If you do the math, this works out to be a 32.5% return on their investment. Are you getting a 32.5% return on your stock investments?

Insulation: Instant Elation

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Why get assessed for insulation? You can dramatically reduce your energy bills by ensuring that your house is well-insulated from the outdoors. You’re probably thinking, “I already have insulation.” But, did you know that 90% of homes in the U.S. are under-insulated? That could be dramatically driving up your energy bills. In fact, the EPA estimates that you could save up to 20% on your energy bill by upgrading your insulation. There are two top-of-the-line ways to prevent this: blown cellulose insulation and fiberglass insulation. This article will walk you through how those work and the benefits of each.

Blown Cellulose Insulation

What are some of the benefits of cellulose insulation? Loose-fill and dense-pack cellulose insulation are fire retardant, pest retardant, and kid safe because they’re treated with boric acid (which is about as safe as table salt). They are also composed of 75% recycled materials, using newspapers recycled everyday to reduce our carbon footprint. Because it is made from recycled materials, cellulose insulation is better for your health and for the environment. Another positive? Blown cellulose fills in cracks to create a gap-free, seamless barrier that will keep out the cold (and heat).

Also, the R-value of cellulose insulation is much higher than other types of insulation. You’re probably asking, what is R-value and why do I care? The R-value measures the resistance of the material, meaning the amount of insulation needed to be most effective, and the higher R-value the better. Because blown cellulose has a high R-Value per inch, the cellulose insulation reduces air infiltration better than other kinds of insulation.

What’s the financial side like? Pretty cheap. While cellulose is an investment, it can save you up to 25% more than other kinds of insulation and is comparable in price. Plus, many homeowners in Massachusetts are able to qualify for 75% off the sticker price when they get a No-Cost Mass Save Home Energy Assessment with us first!

Fiberglass Insulation

Fiberglass insulation is only used in places that cellulose can’t be used because it can be potentially harmful if inhaled. That’s why we have qualified professionals to install it. We also use it primarily in attics, away from people where it can be most effective and isolated.

Targeted Air Sealing

Looking for another unbelievable deal? Through our Mass Save Partnership, you can qualify to receive a 100% instant-rebate on targeted air sealing! That means that if during your home energy assessment the assessor finds any drafty areas in your home, you can have them sealed at no-cost to you!

Targeted air sealing includes weatherstrippings around doors and windows, and foam insulation to seal cracks in the attic. Why is this important? Leaking air can make up 30% of your heating and cooling costs. And I’m sure you’re wondering what the actual value of this work is? Targeted air sealing has a $1,200 value, but you can get it for no cost when you work with our Mass Save division.

Our Deals

All of our estimates are free and flexible according to materials and scheduling. Additionally, as a Mass Save partner all air sealing jobs receive a 100% instant rebate and we’ll handle all the paperwork. On top of that deal, you can receive 75% off your insulation if you do a home assessment with us.

We recommend blown in cellulose to our customers for many reasons, including the aforementioned safety for kids and being both fire and pest retardant. Another service we offer is fiberglass insulation for knee walls, equipment damming, and other situations where cellulose does not work.

Other Insulation Services We Offer

In terms of the assessments we provide, we do infrared testing to see possible gaps where outside air can infiltrate your home. We also use blower door tests to help determine a home’s airtightness.

There are numerous reasons to have these assessments done. First, it reduces energy consumption due to air leakage. It also prevents moisture condensation problems and uncomfortable drafts caused by cold air leaking in from the outdoors.

Other sources

http://solar365.com/green-homes/insulation/cellulose-insulation-pros-cons

https://www.skedaddlewildlife.com/top-6-benefits-of-cellulose-insulation/

http://information.insulationinstitute.org/blog/whats-the-roi-of-attic-insulation