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Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are one of the largest purchases a homeowner will make, second only to their actual home and automobile(s).Heating and air conditioning systems are also responsible for most of a homeowner's monthly energy bill. When buying a new system, you should have all the facts before making a buying decision as you will live with the good and bad of such a purchase for many years.
On the positive side, replacing an inefficient system with a new high efficiency installation can actually pay for the purchase cost by saving significant amounts of money in monthly operating costs. This is one of the few things that we know of that you can buy that actually gives you a monthly payback, putting more money in your pocket! For example: the gas and electric bill for a 2500 sq. ft. house, in Los Angeles, with a 10 year old system, would run $3193.00 a year to operate. With a new high efficiency system the annual cost would be $1,944. A savings of $1249 per year. The savings in utilities can actually pay for the cost of the new high efficiency equipment over the next 7 years and by financing the equipment with our low interest rate you could actually have a net positive cash flow. The savings is even greater for very warm areas such as Riverside or Sacramento.
The more you know about home comfort equipment, the better decisions you will make. Your Air Conditioning Contractor can help you factor in things like the size of your home, age of construction, number of rooms, insulation type, windows, climate, degree days, local and regional utility costs, and allergies or other medical conditions - all of these things into a system that fits your budget. But in the end, you make the final decisions. A new air conditioner will be more efficient when the matching indoor component is updated as well. If looking at replacing a unit, get a cost savings estimate on a complete new system before making your final decision!
An air conditioner is the unit responsible for cooling your home. However, it can't do this alone. Find out more about how an air conditioner works:
A heat pump is similar to in air conditioner in that it is responsible for cooling your home. A heat pump however can also provide heat. Learn more:
A gas furnace provides heat during the cooling season, and is also responsible for air flow in your home year round. Read more:
An evaporator coil works with the air handler, and is a key player in cooling and dehumidifying your home. Learn what they do:
If you have limited real estate, and don't have room for a typical split system, then packaged heating and cooling could be just right for you.
Did you know that you can control your heating and cooling for the entire week with a programmable thermostat? Or even turn your system on or off remotely? Check out the latest on modern thermostats:
An air handler, also known as a fan coil, is used when you don't have a furnace and heating is done with a heat pump, or not at all.
If you have a large home, or part of your home is subject to direct sunlight and another is not, a zoning system could save you in energy costs and comfort.
Indoor Air Quality
To see how indoor air quality components fit into a residential split system, visit our HVAC Tips page.
Advanced air cleaners are able to filter microscopic pollutants like mold spores, pet dander, pollens, dust, smoke and even the common flu virus! They are able to clean the air in your home several times an hour giving you a healthier home while protecting your HVAC system. Air cleaners are measured with a MERV rating of 1 (least effective) to 16 (most effective).
During the winter, your furnace dries out the already dry winter air even further. This make your home feel colder, can cause physical irritations and can even hurt furniture or musical instruments. A whole home humidifier attaches to your main HVAC system, and adds needed humidity back in.
Climates that have extremely high humidity levels can benefit from a whole home dehumidifier. Like a whole home humidifier, the dehumidifier integrates into your HVAC system, and removes unwanted moisture in the air, helping your home feel cooler which results in saving money on your cooling bill.
A ventilator is like opening the windows without losing energy. Ventilators exchange stale indoor air with fresh air from outside. And they are able to do this with minimal loss of energy. Whether summertime or winter, you can have a ventilator providing fresh air for your home with extremely low impact to your utility bills.
The indoor coil system can remain very damp as water condensates on the copper pipes. This dark, damp enviroment is a breeding ground for mold which is a health risk and decreases the efficiency of the indoor coil system. A UV lamp kills unwanted mold using technology that has been used in water purification plants for years, and is a key player in indoor air quality solutions.