An energy-efficient HVAC system will save money on energy bills. Your selection should consider climate and region considerations; for instance, split systems may benefit homeowners in warmer regions with adequate insulation.
Your HVAC system’s capacity must also be taken into consideration. Have your contractor or heating engineer guide you in calculating both cooling and heating loads to assist with this calculation process.
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Location
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Whether it’s for a new home purchase or replacement, selecting an HVAC system requires many considerations.
The climate and region of a building where your system will be installed should also be considered, as this can dramatically affect how much energy will be required to heat or cool a space.
Furthermore, make sure to select a system with enough capacity to meet both heating and cooling needs as well as any special requirements such as indoor air quality regulation or moisture regulation.
If energy costs are an issue for you, look for a high-efficiency system with at least 15 SEER rating to save on utility bills over time. Achieve further savings with remote control options so you can manage it from any location.
Insulation
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Insulation can make or break a home’s energy efficiency. Insulation reduces heat flow into and out of buildings while providing fire protection.
Bulk insulators like fiberglass, rock wool or cellulose block heat transfer by filling airspace within buildings with them. Rigid foam boards contain air or another gas in their cells to block heat transfer, while reflective barriers and foils reflect radiant heat away from living areas.
The amount of insulation necessary can depend on several factors, including your climate, house location, and R-value requirements. R-values measure insulation’s ability to resist convective and conductive heat flow and can be easily calculated online using a calculator.
The size of your home
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Purchase of an HVAC system that is too large or small will result in wasted energy consumption and higher costs, so to ensure you purchase the appropriate size system it’s crucial that you understand your home’s square footage and ceiling height before comparing your measurements against each HVAC system’s specifications.
If your home is situated in an area with warm and temperate weather all year round, heat pumps may be your ideal solution. These units use both indoor and outdoor systems to efficiently heat and cool your space; additionally, these models are popular among homes without ductwork.
No matter the climate zone you reside in, make sure to purchase a high-quality unit with a strong warranty and SEER rating of at least 13. This will help lower energy bills while prolonging its life and increasing functionality such as automated scheduling or remote-control capabilities.
The age of your home
Discovering the age of your home may serve many purposes; satisfying curiosity could be one, while understanding its value can provide insights into its past and history. Furthermore, knowing its age helps when planning renovations or deciding whether specific components need repair or replacement.
There are various clues that can reveal when your home was constructed. Style and materials used can provide some indication as to its age; models and serial numbers on many internal home systems also can offer insight.
Even if you’ve renovated over time, replacing items or adding components can alter its effective age significantly – e.g. a new kitchen or bathroom may reduce how long its original plumbing and electrical fixtures have been in use while painting or stripping wallpaper can change its style or appearance dramatically.
