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Furnaces and heat pumps aren’t the only types of heating systems available. Another type is a hybrid heating system. Hybrid heating systems don’t use a single type of heating technology. Rather, they feature both a furnace and a heat pump. Hybrid heating systems offer both pros and cons. If you’re considering a hybrid heating system …
Heat pumps are commonly found in residential heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. Many homes in Texas and the surrounding Southern states don’t have a furnace. Instead, they have a heat pump, which may or may not be used in conjunction with an AC system. You can use a heat pump to cool or warm …
There’s no substitution for a centralized heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. Consisting of an AC system and a furnace (or heat pump), it will allow you to control the air temperature inside of your home. AC systems and furnaces, however, often require replacing. If you’re planning to upgrade your HVAC system, you should consider …
Heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems are available in different types. The two most common types include split and packaged. Both split HVAC systems and packaged HVAC systems can cool your home during the summer and warm your home during the winter. With that said, split HVAC systems and packaged HVAC systems aren’t the same. …
When researching ways to protect your home from humidity damage, you may come across whole-house dehumidifiers. They offer an easy and effective way to lower indoor humidity levels. Like all dehumidifiers, whole-house dehumidifiers remove moisture vapor from the air. As airborne moisture decreases, so will your home’s humidity levels. Whole-house dehumidifiers, however, leverage your home’s …
If you’ve been using the same single-speed heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system since you originally bought your home, you might be wondering whether or not to upgrade to a variable-speed HVAC system. All residential, as well as commercial, HVAC systems have a blower. The speed at which the blower operates, however, may differ. What …
Your heating, ventilation and cooling system’s (HVAC’s) air filter won’t last forever. As it traps dirt and debris, it will become congested while simultaneously restricting airflow through the ductwork. While replacing the air filter sounds like a simple enough task, there are several mistakes you should avoid making. #1) Choosing the Wrong Size You’ll need …
Heat pumps have become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) systems. If you live in an area with mild year-round temperatures, you may want to choose a heat pump. It will create a comfortable living space for you and your family while offering other benefits as well. With that said, …
Heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) technicians often perform load calculations when recommending AC systems and furnaces to their customers. If you’re planning to buy a new HVAC system, for instance, an HVAC technician may perform a load calculation. Using this information, the HVAC technician can then recommend AC systems and furnaces that are suitable for …
Air vents are an important part of your home’s heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system. All centralized HVAC systems have air vents. When running the AC or heat, air will flow into and out of the vents. While closing some of the air vents may sound harmless, though, it can pose several problems. Duct Leaks …
