County hears two HVAC system options for courthouse; Carrier estimates six-month install

Jun 16, 2025

Carrier representatives outlined two HVAC options for the Smith County Courthouse — VRF and a water-source heat pump — each with multi-decade lifespans; Carrier representatives said installation would take about six months once started.

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Representatives from Carrier—Kurt Hugo and Paul Thibault—presented two mechanical system options for the Smith County Courthouse: a variable refrigerant flow (VRF) system and a water-source heat pump system. The presenters described system lifespans as roughly 20–25 years for VRF and 20–30 years for the water-source heat pump, and discussed benefits and drawbacks of each system type.

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