Determining the best type of system for your home depends on geographical location, the size and physical characteristics of your home, and the way the system will be used.
HVAC System Types
Split Systems
A split system is the most common type of heating and cooling. The furnace, which is indoors, is used as the heat source, while the air conditioning unit is outdoors and functions to cool the home. This type of system consistently and reliably heats and cools your entire home, as well as maintains indoor air quality through the use of filters inside the furnace.
Hybrid Systems
A hybrid system that includes a heat pump provides both heating and cooling with greater efficiency. This system is typically paired with either a gas furnace or an electric air handler.
A heat pump operates like an air conditioner when cooling your home by transferring heat from inside to the outdoors. However, it also features a reversing valve that enables it to absorb heat energy from the outside air, even in cold temperatures, and bring it indoors. This assists in heating the home as well.
When the weather turns extremely cold, the gas furnace becomes the primary heat source to ensure maximum comfort. Overall, this solution helps save both energy and fuel.
A heat pump operates like an air conditioner when cooling your home by transferring heat from inside to the outdoors. However, it also features a reversing valve that enables it to absorb heat energy from the outside air, even in cold temperatures, and bring it indoors. This assists in heating the home as well.
When the weather turns extremely cold, the gas furnace becomes the primary heat source to ensure maximum comfort. Overall, this solution helps save both energy and fuel.
Ductless Systems
Ductless systems enable you to heat and/or cool your home without invasive ductwork. They also operate quietly, have a compact design, and require minimal installation. Both Heat Pump and A/C solutions are flexible, whether you’re looking to maintain comfort in one room or multiple rooms.
Are you suffering from a hot or cold spot in your home?
Are you renovating your home?
Do you want air conditioning but can’t add duct work?
Ductless systems provide heating and cooling to specific areas within a home. Their installation is less invasive and often more cost-effective since they do not require ductwork to distribute air.
A ductless system consists of an outdoor unit connected to a compact, wall-mounted unit inside the home through a small hole. Each indoor unit is designed to deliver warm or cool air exclusively to the room where it is installed. These indoor units can be mounted on walls, ceilings, or floors.
Ductless systems can be utilized for just one or two rooms, but they can also be expanded to create up to eight separate climate zones throughout your home.
A ductless system consists of an outdoor unit connected to a compact, wall-mounted unit inside the home through a small hole. Each indoor unit is designed to deliver warm or cool air exclusively to the room where it is installed. These indoor units can be mounted on walls, ceilings, or floors.
Ductless systems can be utilized for just one or two rooms, but they can also be expanded to create up to eight separate climate zones throughout your home.
These versatile systems provide targeted comfort in the indoor spaces where they are installed. They also function as a zoning system by allowing individual temperature control in each separate room.
For instance, if you prefer a cooler home office but a warmer bedroom, you can install a ductless unit in each room. This setup enables you to set different temperatures in each area according to your comfort needs. A wireless remote makes adjustments even easier.
Not only are these units generally very energy efficient, but they also offer a more precise level of control compared to traditional duct-based systems.
For instance, if you prefer a cooler home office but a warmer bedroom, you can install a ductless unit in each room. This setup enables you to set different temperatures in each area according to your comfort needs. A wireless remote makes adjustments even easier.
Not only are these units generally very energy efficient, but they also offer a more precise level of control compared to traditional duct-based systems.
Heating and cooling systems come in Single-Stage, Two-Stage, and Multi-Stage options representing the levels at which they operate.
A Single stage unit means its operating speed is either on or off.
A Two-stage unit means it operates on either high or low. The low setting is adequate to meet most household comfort demands about 80% of the time, providing even temperatures. On hotter days, it can leverage the high level of operation to maintain comfort levels. Two stage systems are typically quieter and more efficient than a single stage unit.
A Multi-stage unit has a range of operation and therefore the most precise temperature control and best comfort. These variable speed units are the quietest and offer the most energy savings.
With an HVAC system, one size does not fit all. It is important to consider:
Cooling & Heating Capacity
Energy Efficiency
Air Quality
Humidity Regulation
Installation Requirements Unique to Your Home
Your Comfort Consultant will explain what these terms mean and help you identify which equipment will best suit your needs.
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