The first step toward better air quality is keeping up with regular repairs of your HVAC system or replacing it entirely. It's important to keep up with your HVAC unit care and maintenance to make sure you never have to suffer the discomforts of a sweltering summer afternoon or freezing winter night.
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The Dallas and Fort Worth area is home to over 1.2 million people with most of them using an HVAC system on a daily basis. When its time to replace your HVAC system, familiarizing yourself with the important steps and decisions required during the process is very important. This buyer’s guide will focus mainly on the basic principles of purchasing a new HVAC system for your home and the important questions you should ask yourself as well as your contractor before starting the project.
One of the most important decisions you will make when purchasing a new HVAC system is the contractor you choose for the project. Your contractor is responsible for determining the type and capacity of your system as well as control the quality of the installation. Your contractor will carry more weight regarding your overall satisfaction than the brand of equipment you choose. Before committing to an HVAC contractor, verify that their license is current and check with local governing agencies or the Better Business Bureau about any disciplinary actions or complaints.
HVAC systems and their components are available in many combinations, configurations and efficiency ratings. In addition, the new system must be based on your desired performance and efficiency levels as well as parameters specific to your home or building. Comparing estimates between contractors can be confusing. You should take plenty of time and careful consideration and sort through the varying details before entering into an agreement.
Many HVAC contractors prefer a particular brand. Listed below are some of the largest manufacturers of HVAC systems and related equipment in the industry.
Based on the heating and cooling map of the U.S., the Dallas area resides in heating and cooling zone 4. This means the area requires approximately 1986 cooling hours and 2105 heating degree-days per year. An averaged sized home in Dallas would require 1.1 times more heating than cooling in a calendar year. Your HVAC contractor will use these calculations along with topography features, square footage and the overall energy efficiency of your home to determine your equipment needs.
Texas is home to many different species of plants including oak, cedar, ash, maple, ragweed and a plethora of wildflowers. An allergy forecast including a daily pollen count can be found here. People who suffer from allergies can appreciate the importance of a high-quality HVAC filter designed to remove the pollens from inside air. Your contractor can recommend the appropriate type of filter designed to remove these contaminates.
HVAC professionals refer to the exterior walls and roof of your house as the envelope. It plays an important role in the efficiency and performance of your HVAC system. A poorly insulated home with less than airtight windows and doors carries the potential for air loss, which leads to more energy consumption. Not only will your system work harder to achieve your desired comfort levels, but your system will also be prone to heavier workloads, which can lead to costly equipment failures. It is recommended to schedule a home energy audit with a professional to analyze your home’s energy efficiency before installing a new HVAC system.
An energy efficiency professional can analyze your home to determine areas that may require attention. It could be as simple as upgrading insulation to more advanced measures such as pressurizing your home to identify energy leaks around windows and doors. Many electric utility companies offer free home energy audits or subsidizing rebates that can help defray the cost of a home energy audit.
There are many types and configurations of HVAC equipment available for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The most common types used for residential applications are listed below.
The main components of a split HVAC system are the outside condensing unit and an indoor air handler. Split Systems incorporate both indoor and outdoor equipment to condition the inside air.
Packaged HVAC systems provide all of the necessary components for both heating and cooling in one single cabinet. They are often used in single-family homes constructed in such a way to favor a single cabinet system.
A heat pump is one of the most efficient methods available to both heat and cool your home. It works by using the outside air to condition the inside air during both the winter and summer months.
Similar to a split HVAC system, ductless HVAC units have mini splits that have both inside “air handler” and outside — condensing unit — components. Since these systems do not require ducts, they are ideal for small apartments or areas where space is limited.
Significant savings may be available to you through special rebates and tax incentives. Manufacturers as well as federal and state government agencies offer these incentives to promote home and business energy efficiency. Visit the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency “DSIRE” to view a comprehensive list of incentive programs by state or visit this site to learn about valuable government rebates and/or tax credits.