Proper Sizing and Balanced Air Flow
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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