When it comes to heating and cooling your home, you have plenty of options available. For instance, you can get several types of radiant heating to knock out the winter chill, and cooling options include portable air conditioners, a ductless A/C or an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system. The HVAC is generally the preferred choice because it provides both a centralized distribution system and a common control unit. This makes it very easy to control the temperature of the home and the amount of energy that is used to treat the air.
The HVAC is made of two separate cabinets. The exterior cabinet houses the condenser system that powers the A/C and the coil which eliminates heat from the refrigerant. The interior cabinet holds the furnace portion of the system as well as the evaporator coil. The furnace functions by creating heat that raises the temperature in the air exchanger. Once the temperature reaches a specific point, the blower will kick in and distribute the warm air.
The A/C portion of the system works by compressing a refrigerant, which causes a state change in the chemical. The compressed refrigerant then passes through the evaporator coil where it collects heat from the home. This process chills the metal of the coil, and that cool temperature is then distributed by the blower system.
Perhaps the most unwieldy aspect of the HVAC is the air ducts used to distribute the treated air. This can be a real problem when retrofitting an old building or any home that wasn’t designed with an HVAC in mind. Some A/C manufacturers have a solution for this scenario known as high-velocity air ducts. These are small ventilation pipes that are about two inches in diameter that can fit inside walls or between ceiling joists.
Once you have your new HVAC in place, it is important that the system is maintained on a regular basis. This typically includes cleaning and testing the system to ensure that everything is functioning properly. Most manufacturers suggest that the HVAC is checked at least once a year. However, to ensure a long service life, you should have the furnace serviced in the late fall, and the A/C checked in the early spring. To learn more about HVAC installation and maintenance contact the experts at Four Seasons Heating and Cooling Specialists Inc. You can like them on Facebook.
