Carrier Infinity Series System HVAC Review
Quite a few visitors have been coming in looking for system reviews, so I thought I would start a new series of posts, geared around specific units, and reviewing why you may or may not, want to install them. Today, we start with a Carrier HVAC System, the top end Carrier infinity System Review.
Carrier Infinity HVAC System Review
If you got this far, chances are pretty good you are already interested in a top of the line HVAC system. If you are price shopping, this review is not for you... the Carrier infinity Systems are one of, if not THE, most advanced residential HVAC system on the market, and along with that advanced technology, comes a much higher pricetag!
What is a Carrier Infinity System?
The reason you see the word "system" after the name, is because the Carrier Infinity Systems work best when all components are perfectly matched to each other. The Infinity series is referred to as a "Communicating" system, since each of the components communicates with the others to achieve a perfect balance of comfort and efficiency. This means you want to be sure the following items are matched:
- Infinity Gas Furnaces or Air Handlers
- Infinity Air Conditioner or Carrier Infinity Heat Pump
- Infinity Thermostat Control System
- Infinity Air Cleaners (Infinity air filters)
- Infinity Whole House Humidifier
- Infinity Zoning Systems (optional)
With the way the variable speed blowers in the Infinity Systems work, they can maintain a 1-2 degree temp range in your home very easily! The system will automatically adjust the cfm of the blower to distribute a slow and steady stream of heating and cooling in your home, versus blasting on for XX number of minutes each time the unit turns on.
Every function of the Infinity systems are monitored by sensors, which in turn communicate with the control system. If one of the sensors detects low airflow, it automatically calls for an increase! If it detects problems, it automatically shuts the unit off to prevent damage. Even if your filters are dirty, the control system will let you know that it needs to be changed due to low airflow!
What Does a Carrier Infinity System Cost?
Compared to other types of units on the market, the Carrier infinity Systems are a bit pricey! You can reasonably expect to pay at least 2 times the cost of a standard changeout to have it installed by a Carrier Contractor!
- A Typical changeout that costs between $3500-$6000 will easily cost $8000-$13000 for an Infinity System!
- Get 3 Free Carrier Infinity Price Quotes Now
While most will consider this out of bounds, keep in mind that the contractor installing your Carrier Infinity system DOES need some additional expertise to make sure your system is perfectly matched and installed properly.
Efficiency wise - you may never recoup the extra cost for ultimate indoor comfort, but your indoor air quality will be considerably higher than that of a standard HVAC system.
Buying Carrier Infinity Online
Carrier is actually one of the few companies that came right out and said they do not honor Internet purchases under warranty. From a user perspective, I can find and buy several Carrier systems on the web right now, that they could instantly have removed from places like eBay if they truly wanted to. It's a catch 22 - they want to honor their Contractors by saying they don't honor online sales... but at the same time, they don't stop them from happening!
Best Way To Buy a Carrier Infinity System
Bottom Line - If you really want a Carrier Infinity System - you are better off getting Free HVAC Quotes from Local Contractors in your area. This way you can be sure you are not only covered by the Carrier Warranty, but also get the Best Price on a Carrier Infinity!
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What’ s the problem with purchasing the Carrier System from an Internet source? If the price difference is significant the normal consummer would jump at the chance to save the money. Right now I’m budgeting to replace a 15 year old Carrier Heating Air Conditioner and need to save as much money as I can. I’m retired and live on a fixed income.
Lyle – I agree. I talked to a contractor here in town (Tampa Florida) last week and got a quote on a Carrier Infinity 17 system. $14,500 installed! I dropped my teeth!
I checked online and found the exact system on ebay for under $6,000. Found a licensed installer on Craigslist who is installing it when it comes in for under $2,000. He is a goodman dealer – but starving for work.
J
I had a 2.5 ton Carrier Infinity system installed in 2007 and love it. My home is only 1100 sqft. I had it installed in May ’07 and got the “Cool Cash” rebate of $1500 (through Carrier) instantly deducted. The total cost which also included running two new returns to each bedroom came in at around $4600.
$14,500 seems pretty high for any system. I would get another another quote. I live in the Tampa Bay area and used Bay Area Cool, they were pretty reasonable. I had quotes from a TempStar rep that came in around $3500 and a Trane rep that came in at $6000+ and wanted to charge me an additional $250 for the thermostat!
I was going to go for a “middle of the line” system from whoever I choose, but for me at the time, the Carrier rebate brought the price down enough to justify going with the Infinity. It is super nice, I though AC just made the air cool. This thing makes the house comfortable!
Whoever you go with, just make sure the installer is qualified/approved by the manufacturer. You can buy a “Top of the line” system from anyone, but if it’s installed incorrectly it won’t matter how much you paid.
Definitely get some more quotes though, that is obscenely high.
what ever you do do not go through sears. they just contract out to somebody you could of got yourself at a much lower price. The sears salesman that was at my house was the biggest liar i have seen in a while
@ Matty –
Yup. Contractors pay an annual fee to be a part of the Sears program. All you get is a Carrier dealer, who has agreed to pay the fee to get leads from Sears as well.
No different than Home Depot and the agreement with Trane dealers.
M
WE JUST HAD A CARRIER INFINITY INSTALLED, AND IT IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL! ONLY PROBLEM WAS THAT THE ELECTRICIAN WHO DID THE WORK SAYS THAT OUR DUCT SYSTEM IS NOT ADEQUATE FOR MAXIMUM DEHUMIFYING.. DOES THAT MEAN WE HAVE TO INSTALL A NEW DUCT SYSTEM? OUR INSTALLER (COMPANY FROM WHOM WE BOUGHT THE SYSTEM) TOLD US THAT OUR DUCT SYSTEM (INSTALLED IN 1970) WOULD BE ADEQUATE.
WE WANT TO GET FULL REWARD FOR USING THIS SYSTEM. SHOULD WE INSIST THAT THE COMPANY MAKE THIS “RIGHT”…………OR WILL THE SYSTEM FUNCTION WITHOUT THE LARGER DUCTS? WE HAVE NO IDEA THE COST OF DUCTS BUT THINK IT MAY BE EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE.
HELP!!!!
THANK YOU VERY MUCH…
ANOTHER COMMENT……..THE UNIT ITSELF IS MUCH LARGER THAN THE ONE WE HAD USED FOR OVER 20 YEARS!!!!!!! COULD HARDLY BELIEVE THE SIZE ! WE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE DECIDED UPON ANOTHER HAD WE REALIZED THE SPACE THIS UNIT REQUIRED…..STILL, IT IS VERY QUIET AND SUPER EFFICIENT……WE HAVE ONLY HAD IT A FEW DAYS AND LOVE IT……..BUT WE WANT THINGS TO BE “RIGHT”, AND IF THE DUCTS ARE NOT PROPER FOR THIS SYSTEM, THEN WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, RIGHT?
@ Lil Gibson –
Congrats on the great new Infinity system!
As far as the “Electrician” telling you about a duct issue, that’s like a plumber telling you that your circuit breaker panel needs more lugs! (You would obviously talk to an electrician first)
I would suggest that you talk to your HVAC contractor about it first and if they cannot satisfy you (Ask him for his duct calculations or a manual J worksheet), call another HVAC guy out to make sure. If all else fails, call the Carrier Corp direct, and ask them to verify everything for you.
Size – as in physical size – really doesn’t matter from old to new. Older, and lower efficiency units were able to take up less space due to their lack of efficiency. Newer units, with much higher SEER and AFUE ratings, need more advanced technology to achieve those ratings (Especially the higher SEER)
M
I am very dissatisfied with my Carrier Infinity. I have had 2 breakdowns in 2 1/2 yrs. Carrier customer Service via phone does not record phone calls…..they do NOT follow through on the “investigation with the installer/servicer” . Yep…I am sorry that I had this unit installed by ARS here in Florida.
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The only difference between Carrier and every other brand is the name and the price. Carrier salesmen are excellent at building value in the minds of the customers. If they can get you to believe that comparing Carrier to everyone else is like comparing apples to oranges, the bid price becomes irrelevant to a certain degree. This is total BS and it is a form of dishonesty. There is no bad equipment, only bad installations. Carrier products are very good, extremely overpriced, and they are no better than every other brand.
We have had the Carrier Infinity system and heat pump with air filter for over a year now and it has been perfect from day 1. Compared to my lenox system which was fairly new when I replaced it, it is quieter, better with humidity, unlimited control and monitoring. The air quality in my home is close to perfect.
I had a Carrier Infinity system installed 4 years ago. They also redid all the ducts. I’m not very satisfied. I keep the thermostat on 80. It is now 84 degress in my house and the unit cannot cool to 80. I have complained to the contractor, but they said everything is working correctly. I don’t understand why the unit cannot keep the house cool. It is 102 outside, but everything I’ve read says the unit should be able to keep cooling within 2 degress. What could the problem be?