The acronym “HVAC” stands for “heating, ventilation, and air conditioning”.
In the industry we hear this term thrown around often and many customers might know that the “H” stands for heat, or that the “AC” stands for air conditioning, but the “V” is what throws people the most. It’s the ventilation that is process of exchanging air in a space and is in most cases exchanging air in ones entire home. That forced air exchange is what makes HVAC so effective. Imagine how chill some rooms would get in the winter time if there was just one heat source like a wood stove in one corner of a 3,000 sqft home if you will. The extra heat needed to be created in the immediate vicinity of the stove would have to be quite hot in order to warm up the air in the far corners of the complete home. 

The process of this exchanging of air has a great side effect. Not only are you getting fresh clean air, but it also removes humidity in a home which contributes in a large way to felt comfort when it comes to room temperature. In fact in many areas of the country many home owners cool homes with just dehumidifying the interior living space. 

You may have already heard about the efficiency of variable speed compressors. These features represent the latest in HVAC tech, a variable speed compressor is a gigantic leap forward for achieving optimal power savings and comfort indoors.

Still want to know the difference between variable speed, two stage, and “traditional,” single stage air conditioning, here’s the simple answer: Variable speed is the best. Hands down.

Read along and we’ll give you the complete low down on this topic. 

The fan setting on your thermostat manages your HVAC’s system blower. The blower aids distribute hot or cool air throughout your residence till the temperature level on the thermostat is reached. There are two settings on your thermostat to manage the fan – auto or on.

AUTO indicates that the fan turns on automatically only when your system is warming or cooling air. As soon as the thermostat gets to the preferred temperature level, the entire system shuts down up until the next cycle.
ON means that the fan is constantly on and also blowing air when your HEATING AND COOLING system is not heating or cooling. This does has some advantages even though it uses more power to keep the fan going.

The Advantages and Disadvantages of Running Your Fan Continuous in Your HVAC Air Handler

Running your fan on AUTO or ON is an individual preference. We’ve offered pros and cons of each setting alternative, so you can make a decision which one is best for you.

When Buying a New HVAC System, It’s Good To Know The Differences

Although heat pump systems as well as traditional split systems are both central HEATING AND COOLING since they move heat from inside to outdoors to control the temperature level inside, there are a number of distinctions. Standard systems are more affordable, however heat pumps are a lot more effective reducing month-to-month energy consumption. Numerous more recent systems that are power efficient might qualify for government programs and tax credits. There are benefits and draw backs to each system, while knowledge of both is going to benefit you when you’re deciding which you’d like to purchase in the future. 

When Buying a New HVAC System, It’s Good To Know The Differences

Although heat pump systems as well as traditional split systems are both central HEATING AND COOLING since they move heat from inside to outdoors to control the temperature level inside, there are a number of distinctions. Standard systems are more affordable, however heat pumps are a lot more effective reducing month-to-month energy consumption. Numerous more recent systems that are power efficient might qualify for government programs and tax credits. There are benefits and draw backs to each system, while knowledge of both is going to benefit you when you’re deciding which you’d like to purchase in the future. 

Signs Your HVAC System is Sized Improperly
In the heating and air conditioning business over the years we have seen many instances where previous companies/ builders have installed or sold the wrong size system to a homeowner. That being said, one of the most common signs that your system is sized wrong is if your unit runs constantly or if it restarts too often (short cycling). This could mean your unit is either undersized or oversized.