Manuals J and D: Your Contractor’s Guides for Right HVAC Sizing
When upgrading to a new, energy-efficient HVAC system, you expect a significant return on your investment. The only way to ensure that your new systems run efficiently and effectively, however, is by insisting that your contractor utilizes sizing tools like Manuals J and D. Here’s a look at how these tools work, and why they’re […]
Your A/C’s SEER May Not Be Reached if These Factors Are at Play
When it comes to A/C SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio), there’s more than meets the eye. Although the efficiency rating of your equipment may be high, there are several factors that can bring that value down. Here’s a look at four details that must be considered in order to maximize a system’s SEER.
Installing the Heat Pump Correctly Will Deliver Top Performance
Purchasing a high-efficiency heat pump and having it installed by a trained professional is an investment that will benefit you for many years to come. Follow these guidelines for top heat pump performance.
A/C Shopping? Some Features to Look For
When you’re A/C shopping, you may find yourself wondering what to focus on for our climate. While the energy efficiency rating will give you solid information about how the system will perform, knowing some specific features to look for can simplify the selection process and help you choose the best system for your home.
When Some Parts of Your Split-System A/C Need Replacing, Proper Matching Is Important
Is one of the components of your split-system A/C giving you trouble? Though the idea of swapping out the ailing unit for a new one may seem more economical than upgrading your whole system, you should think twice before doing so. Here’s why carefully matching your equipment is imperative in achieving maximum performance levels.
Air-Source Heat Pumps: Not Just for Heat
In our region, air-source heat pumps represent one of the best ways to condition your home. Heat pumps have reversing valves that make them capable of moving heat inside or outside, depending on the season. Heat pumps use refrigerant to gather the heat and when the reversing valve changes direction, the refrigerant flow changes direction.
ACCA Affiliation: Why It Matters When You’re Looking for an HVAC Contractor
When your HVAC system is in need of service or replacement you want a highly informed, skilled contractor to complete the job. One way to judge if the contractor you’re considering is performing at top industry standards is to find out if he or she is a member of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.
Air Seal Your House and Maximize Your HVAC ROI
If you live in a newer home, you may think that because it was built with energy efficiency in mind, you’ve no need to be concerned with air leaks. However, even newer homes can have problems with air leakage, and it’s a pretty good bet that if you have an older home, you will need […]
Condensing Furnaces Have The Efficiency Edge Over Conventional Types
Condensing furnaces use special technologies to achieve extremely high levels of efficiency, measured by a metric known as “AFUE.” AFUE stands for “annual fuel utilization efficiency,” and it expresses how much of a given furnace’s energy input is converted into heat output. Most condensing furnaces have AFUE ratings of 90 percent or better, with the […]