Meridian Heating & Air Conditioning

FAQ

If you are still wondering why to choose Meridian for your Heating and Air Conditioning needs, here are answers to some frequently asked questions.

What type of compressors are used in your units?
What is Micro-Channel?
What are the benefits of Micro-Channel?
Why is Micro-Channel More Efficient?
Are the condensing units easy to service?
What about the construction of the units?
How are the furnaces tested?

What type of compressors are used in your units?

All of the Meridian units are equipped with reliable Copeland Compressors. The 2.5 through 5.0 ton units are scroll and the 1.5 and 2.0 units are reciprocating.

What is Micro-Channel?

The Micro-Channel coil was developed by the automotive industry. It has been used in cars and trucks for over 25 years. The coil consists of multiple flat aluminum tubes containing precise channels the refrigerant flows through. Air passes over the flat tubes and the aluminum fins that are sandwiched between two layers of tubes and then braised.

What are the benefits of Micro-Channel?

More efficient than traditional copper /aluminum condensers, therefore smaller
Uses about 40% less refrigerant than copper/aluminum condensers
Greatly reduced braised connections – less chance for leaks
Much tougher than copper/aluminum. Standing on the coil does not bend the fins.
The smaller coil allows for a smaller cabinet, less metal, less refrigerant, less freight, and less warehouse space.

Why is Micro-Channel More Efficient?

The Micro-Channel provides more surface area for the air to contact and the air is in contact with the flat tube longer than a round tube. This provides better heat transfer. The fins are braised to the flat tubes which improves heat transfer than mechanically fitted aluminum fins on copper tubes. Micro-Channel offers less resistance to the airflow allowing more air to pass through the coil will less fan capacity.

Are the condensing units easy to service?

Our units are designed by contractors, for contractors! Removing just one screw the electrical control box cover slides down giving full access to all operating controls!

What about the construction of the units?

The louvered full metal jacket provides strong protection. Constructed of heavy galvanized steel, powder paint protective coating and specially coated assembly screws.

How are the units tested?

Every furnace is factory run tested for 34 different operations to make sure the furnace is perfect when it is installed. All sub-assemblies are run tested before they are installed in the furnace. And every component carries a 5 year parts warranty. Because the units are pre-fired and pre-tested there is minimal smoke emissions on the first use.