This article explains the process of completing the system design in the Palmetto LightReach portal for the Comfort Plan. It provides an overview of the available residential system categories, along with descriptions and visuals for each type.
Each System category is described below. When a specific category is selected, typical equipment options will be populated in the Equipment and Material section below. Equipment can be removed or added as needed for each application.
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Gas Conventional Split System | A traditional residential HVAC setup with separate indoor and outdoor units. Typically includes a furnace (gas or electric) for heating and an air conditioner for cooling, connected by refrigerant lines and ductwork.
Click for visualGas Conventional Split System A traditional residential HVAC setup with separate indoor and outdoor units. Typically includes a furnace (gas or electric) for heating and an air conditioner for cooling, connected by refrigerant lines and ductwork. Equipment's includes
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Dual Fuel Split System | A split system that combines a heat pump with a gas furnace. The heat pump provides efficient heating and cooling in mild weather, and the gas furnace kicks in during colder temperatures for better efficiency and comfort.
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Heat Pump Split System | Heat Pump Split System Uses an outdoor heat pump and an indoor air handler to provide both heating and cooling. In heating mode, it extracts heat from outside air; in cooling mode, it works like a standard air conditioner.
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Multi Zone Mini Split | Multi Zone Mini Split A ductless system with one outdoor unit connected to multiple indoor air handlers, each serving a separate zone or room. Allows for individual temperature control in different parts of the home.
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Packaged Dual Fuel | Packaged Dual Fuel All-in-one outdoor HVAC unit combining a heat pump and a gas furnace in a single cabinet. Provides energy-efficient heating and cooling, with gas heat as a backup during cold weather.
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Packaged Gas/Electric | Packaged Gas/Electric A packaged unit containing both an electric air conditioner and a gas furnace in one cabinet, usually installed outdoors on the ground or a rooftop.
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Packaged Heat Pump | Packaged Heat Pump A self-contained outdoor system that includes all heat pump components in one unit, providing both heating and cooling without a separate indoor furnace.
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Single Zone Mini Split | Single Zone Mini Split A ductless system with one outdoor unit connected to one indoor air handler. Designed to heat or cool a single room or space with high efficiency.
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Air Conditioning/Air Handler System | Uses an outdoor air conditioner and an indoor air handler to provide cooling. An electric heat kit may be added to the system to provide heat.
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