Innovations in Heating and Cooling
It’s no secret that the engine of your car performs best when it is at a warmer temperature. This heat must go somewhere. This is the reason why radiators are in.
A cooling system makes use of refrigerant, fans and ductwork to distribute the air. A heating system uses a fuel source like gas or oil to warm the air.
Variable-Speed Technology
When it concerns cooling and heating variable speed technology is among the most important innovations in the last few years. This technology is used by the blower motor in gas furnaces and air handlers to operate at varying speeds to regulate airflow in your home. This technology is designed for an uniform distribution of air throughout your home, which reduces hot and cold spots.
The concept behind variable speed technology is to match the system’s output to the needs of your home’s energy. Most people wouldn’t drive their car in one gear. Instead, they’d shift gears in accordance with the demands of driving the vehicle or road conditions. The same concept applies in your home. Variable speed systems provide homeowners and contractors a broad range of benefits including energy savings, reduced noise levels, better indoor air quality and potential for utility company rebates.
Variable-speed technology also lets your system work more efficiently in low load situations. This is because traditional systems operate with a set temperature that is reached, which means reaching the desired temperature, and then shutting off. If the temperature in your home increases then the system turns on again to reach the desired temperature. This constant cycling expends a lot of energy, particularly when the system is operating at full capacity again.
With a variable-speed system the compressor operates at a lower than full capacity for prolonged periods of time and expends much less energy. The system could save you up to 30% in energy costs.
Variable speed technology can be utilized in combination with other energy efficiency upgrades like zoning systems or smart controls to boost your system’s overall efficiency and performance. Ask our team of professionals if a system that uses Greenspeed Intelligence and variable speed technology is the best option for your home.
We can help you to make the right choice for your home. We will explain the advantages of a variable-speed system and how it works in conjunction with other energy-efficient products to produce the best results. Our certified HVAC experts can guide you through the process of choosing the best system for your home. Contact us today to find out more about our range of cutting-edge variable speed heating and cooling systems backed by Carrier.
Wi-Fi(r), Controls
Smart thermostats that are wireless give homeowners more control over their HVAC system, reducing the cost of energy and increasing comfort. They utilize wireless technology to communicate with a smartphone application or computer, allowing homeowners to monitor and adjust the temperature of their homes remotely. These devices also recognize household habits and automatically alter routines, reducing energy use when no one is home or enhancing comfort when residents return.
Smart thermostats are simple to use and let you check your system at any time. They can even detect when you’re away from your home and go into an energy-saving mode called ‘Away’ to help reduce your energy bills. Once you return to your home, they’ll change to ‘Home’ mode for maximum comfort.
In comparison to conventional thermostats, the Wi-Fi(r) controls are more advanced and include additional features that make life easier, like email alerts, remote monitoring of the system, a custom Web portal that displays just as your thermostat, and the ability to control multiple zones with a single device. They are the perfect solution to manage a vacation home or rental property from a distance.
A thermometer that is programmable can be programmed to adjust temperature at different times during the day for maximum comfort. This is perfect for homeowners and tenants. But with busy lifestyles, kids’ activities and meetings at work it can be difficult to keep track of a programmable thermostat’s scheduling. Smart thermostats equipped with sensors monitor the occupancy of rooms, indoor temperatures and outdoor humidity to track the conditions in real-time. It also monitors energy consumption in order to determine whether cooling or heating is required and makes the necessary adjustments.
The Wi-Fi(r) control’s sensors and smart programming can significantly reduce your home energy consumption by 10 percent or more. They can not only reduce your energy costs but also reduce your carbon footprint and help to create a cleaner environmental footprint.
ENERGY STAR(r) Certification
ENERGY STAR is one of the most well-known and easily recognized labels in the country. It’s that little blue label that you see on your fridge, light bulbs and other appliances. When you buy products with the ENERGY STAR logo, you know they’re independently tested and certified to meet stringent energy efficiency standards and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The same standards that are in place to specific products can be applied to the entire building. To be qualified for ENERGY STAR buildings must perform at least 15% better than the ASHRAE 90.10-2010 (or state building codes). The performance goal includes a range of factors that impact energy usage including conditions of the weather, occupancy, size of cooling and heating systems and the type.
A building must be independently verified by a HERS Rater before it can qualify for the ENERGY STAR Certification. The HERS Rater examines the insulation of the home, as well as the air barrier, and HVAC equipment to make sure that they’re installed and sized correctly. The Rater also performs detailed inspections of duct and ventilation leakage.
These steps can aid homeowners in saving energy and money while also safeguarding their health and the environment. This is what makes ENERGY STAR certification an excellent method to increase the value of any home or apartment building. Research shows that ENERGY STAR certified homes and apartments tend to be sold or rented at higher prices.
ENERGY STAR-certified buildings are not only more energy efficient, but also have lower operating costs. They are also more comfortable to live in and use less energy. The EPA estimates that ENERGY STAR-certified homes save Americans $39 billion a year in energy costs.
High-Efficiency Systems
A high-efficiency HVAC system is more than just an opportunity to lower your energy costs. It’s also a way to improve the environment and reduce carbon emissions. High-efficiency systems consume as much as a third less energy than older models, which results in lower utility bills as well as significant energy savings. In addition to the reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, high-efficiency systems make use of non-toxic refrigerants that won’t harm the Ozone layer.
It may cost more to install a new, high-efficiency system than a previous model. However it will pay for itself in the long run by lowering energy bills and maintenance costs. It can also increase the value of your home’s equity and make it easier to sell at the right time.
High-efficiency systems can provide a broad variety of benefits, including increased comfort, a quieter operation, and improved indoor air quality. For example, advanced filters remove more harmful contaminants from the air. These systems can enhance the comfort of occupants by providing precise temperature control, eliminating hot or cold spots.
Heating and cooling account for about 45% of the energy used in the average household. The replacement of your old HVAC system with a high-efficiency unit will start saving you energy costs from the first bill you receive. It is easy to find an Air conditioner or AC that meets your requirements by determining the annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) rating. The higher the AFUE rating is, the more efficient the unit is.
Modern energy-efficient systems can reach up to 98% AFUE and convert all the heat energy generated by the fuel source into warmth for your home. This is a huge improvement over traditional furnaces which run at 80% AFUE, wasting 35 percent of the fuel they use.
High-efficiency units use less energy than their older counterparts, resulting in less greenhouse gas emissions and helping to protect the environment. They also can use non-toxic refrigerants, which eliminates the need to create chemical products that harm ozone. By incorporating high-efficiency systems into green construction projects, builders and contractors owners can reduce environmental impact. These systems can also help reduce construction costs and make it a wise investment for builders as well as building occupants.