Any good HVAC contractor worth their salt
will tell you that there are two main ingredients
to selecting a heating/cooling system that does
its job. First of all, they should explain that the
new equipment must be sized properly in order to
provide the right level of comfort in your home.
Then, they should explain that proper sizing and
installation makes the system deliver balanced
airflow, so you don’t suffer from hot and cold
spots inside your home.
To do this, a room-by-room heat loss/gain
calculation should be performed on all the rooms
of your home to determine the ideal equipment
size. It may not be rocket science, but if not done
properly, or at all, it can have a huge effect on the
everyday comfort of you and your family.
Your contractor should also point out that
your system’s air ducts must be properly sized in
order to move the right amount of warm or cool
air into all the rooms. The number of angles and
the overall length of the ducts will also need to be
taken into account.
In many of today’s homes, flexible ductwork
(flexduct) is used. These insulated flexible tubes
are laid across the attic or under the floors. You
know where they are, but probably never check to
see if the connections are tight, if a section might
have come loose over time, or if ducts have been
punctured, kinked or blocked.
By making sure your ducts are sealed properly, are unobstructed
and have no leaks, you can save more of the
energy that’s required to heat and cool your home.
When your home comfort system is properly
designed and maintained, everything works
together at peak efficiency, giving you balanced,
comfortable heating and cooling – all year round.
This article was provided by Service Experts. Service Experts is North America’s leading home comfort company because we sell, service and repair more heating and cooling systems than any other company. No other HVAC company has more home comfort experience. Visit the website today.
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