Facts you should know about your HVAC system
Here are some simple facts to know about your HVAC system to help you get the most out of it.
What is your HVAC system?
Your HVAC system refers to your residential or commercial H heating, V ventilation, and AC air conditioning components. Technically, this includes central heating and cooling of the entire structure, as well as window-mounted air conditioning units and space heaters in individual rooms.
Full frame systems are the focus of this article because they are the most popular, the most efficient, and the most cost-saving. These systems usually consist of an outdoor unit, an indoor unit, a filter and a duct network.
Not all HVAC systems are created equal
There are several types of HVAC systems available for installation, including those with heat pumps, air conditioning and furnace combinations, and hybrids of gas furnaces that rely on heat pumps. It’s important to know that HVAC quality and efficiency can vary widely, even if everyone must follow regulatory guidelines for performance.
Whether you’re purchasing a new HVAC system or upgrading your old unit, it’s important to work with a professional HVAC service provider who can recommend the most reliable and efficient units available.
The ideal HVAC contractor will be able to look into alternative methods of heating and cooling, including hybrid solar systems.
What is a MERV filter?
The MERV (Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value) is simply a way of rating the efficiency of filters through a numbering system that goes from 1 to 16. The lowest ratings (1 to 4) are the least efficient and eliminate only up to 80% of contaminants. . This classification is typical for glass fiber filters, disposable or washable. At the highest ratings (13-16), electronic filters remove most contaminants up to 98%.
A higher MERV rating is not always better
Higher MERV filters are better at blocking contaminants, but can increase HVAC operating cost. They reduce airflow and can make your system work harder. Lower MERV filters are more energy efficient, but are not likely to restrict contaminants that could affect people with allergies or other respiratory illnesses.
Having the right mix of available airflow, proper air filtration, and efficient energy use is important. Check with your HVAC professional.
What is the best AC temperature setting?
A comfortable room temperature is subjective, but the desire to save money on energy and utility bills is universal! Most people find that 72 degrees is cool enough when the HVAC system manages humidity properly.
Saving more money is as easy as turning up the temperature on your indoor thermostat setting. Each degree counts in dollars and ‘sense’.
HVAC Maintenance Country
Don’t underestimate the importance of routine and scheduled maintenance of your HVAC. Proper maintenance means less money spent on repairs and more savings on heating and utility costs.
Spring and early summer are the best times for air conditioning checkups; Autumn is ideal for heating maintenance. Be prepared with maximum operational efficiency before you need it.
Advantages of dual fuel heat pumps
Efficient heat pump HVAC systems are steadily growing in popularity because they do it all; they provide cooling in the warmer months and economical heating in the colder months.
Program your dual heat pump system to work with outside temperatures. Determine an upper range to activate the electric heat pump and a lower range to activate the alternative fuel pump.