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What should I know about Furnaces?


A traditional home heating system has a furnace and a duct system for airflow transmission. The furnace heats and circulates warm air through your home in the winter. In the summer the furnace fan blows warm air across the cool indoor evaporator coil, it works solely as a fan to circulate this newly cooled air throughout your home. The indoor and outdoor units are designed to work together. Other forms of heating are Boilers and Heat Pump systems. Boilers utilize water or steam to provide heat to the structure. Pipes are used for fluid and steam transmission to the radiant source. Heat pumps work just like a central A/C system but utilizes a reversing valve to change the flow of refrigerant. In the winter reversing the flow of refrigerant allows heat to be rejected into the structure. Normally this heat is rejected to the outside environment through your condenser unit.

What is furnace staging?


Single Stage Furnaces: Single stage furnaces always operate at one speed on a call for heat from the Thermostat. Modern single-stage furnaces offer new features not found on older furnaces. Features include inducer motors that are used to assist in the venting process. Electronic ignition systems replace the old wasteful pilot light, and a direct-drive indoor blower that provides warmth to all your rooms. These features help to reduce your heating fuel bills over older units.

Two-Stage Furnace: Two-stage furnaces adjust output to meet demand. The furnace will operate in first stage or low heat, which uses less energy consumption and increases efficiency. On colder days the furnace operates in second stage or high heat; allowing the unit to meet demands of more extreme temperatures. The motor will automatically adjust to maintaining your homes level of comfort.

Variable-Speed Furnace: Variable-speed furnaces offer significant operating cost savings and quiet operation over single and two stage furnaces. Variable speed fan motors are generally more efficient than standard and direct drive motors. Variable speed refers to the furnace's fan motor, which moves at different speeds to precisely control the flow of heated and cooled air throughout your home. Better airflow control means a better balance of temperature, humidity and air distribution.When should I replace my heating system?

Depending on the age of the system, you may want to consider replacing the system if it is over 20 years old, inefficient or in need of repair. Today's systems are much more efficient than those manufactured just a few years ago.

What should I look for in a heating system?


A properly sized unit to provide heat to your entire structure. Stan’s HVAC Services, LLC will provide a heat loss analysis to match your new heating system to your home. We will match your new heating system to address your specific needs/concerns.

Can you help with other comfort issues?


Yes, it’s best to address these comfort issues when installing a new system. Stan’s HVAC Services, LLC will only recommend those options to help address your specific problem(s). Some common comfort issues are rooms too hot/cold, zoning products can reduce uneven temperatures from room to room. If you have allergies, asthma or upper respiratory problem air filtration and UV Light systems catch dust and airborne irritants while neutralizing infectious agents circulating through your ductwork.

How long can I expect a new system to last?


Industry standards suggest that a gas furnace should last an average of 20 years. As heaters age (furnace or boiler) the internal heat exchanger can fail. Stresses on the heat exchanger can cause severe rust or cracks. Additionally, if not properly maintained, wear and tear on a system will reduce its efficiency and life span.

What is involved in replacing my old system?


Your installing contractor should inspect all the components of your existing system, such as ductwork, piping, electrical wiring, thermostat placement, flue piping, chimney, filters etc., to properly address the new changes to you’re heating system.

What are EER and SEER ratings?


These ratings were employed by the U.S. Department of Commerce to meet or exceed energy standards for air-conditioning and refrigerated systems. Starting January 23, 2006 all new equipment must meet these standards. However, you can continue to operate your current system. The Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) is used to evaluate the units cooling capacity against its electrical usage. EER is measured in estimated usage. Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is measured in much the same way but takes into account more realistic operational run time and electrical usage. The higher the SEER and EER ratings, the more efficient the unit.

What is a TXV and why is it important?


A Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV), is a refrigerant regulating device that meters the flow of refrigerant to the indoor evaporative coil of your central air-conditioner unit. It adjusts to changes in cooling demand. Because the Federal Government regulated newer residential equipment have higher efficiencies, Thermostatic Expansion Valves are now employed on today’s units.

How important is airflow to the operation of my system?


In forced air furnace type residential systems, the conditioned air is delivered to each room through a "supply duct" system. The "return duct" delivers air through the return air system, which is then reheated or cooled and distributed back into the house. Properly or improperly sized and installed supply/return air systems will affect the comfort level in each room of your home. Additionally, duct testing can indicate the relative effectiveness of the ducts and help determine if the duct system should be sealed, repaired or renovated.

You can install the most energy efficient air conditioner on the market in your home; however, without some attention to the integrity of the duct system, that installation may not perform or save the energy dollars that you were anticipating. When installing new equipment a complete system approach should be considered.

If I don’t have ducts can I still get air-conditioning in my home or office?


Yes, there are various types of cooling products in the market designed specifically for homes without ductwork. The two types employed in residential air-conditioning are Mini-Splits (normally called ductless systems) and Small Duct High Velocity (SDHV) Systems. Mini-splits provide an economical solution to conventional systems. Wall/ceiling mounted units are an excellent way to provide spot cooling and/or heating (heat pump applications) for you’re home or office. These systems meet the latest U.S. efficiency standards. Small Duct High Velocity Systems are an innovative way to provide comfort without the need for major remodeling. SpacePak (SDHV) system is the solution for providing conditioned air into the structure while preserving the aesthetic integrity of your home. This system provides a more uniformed conditioned effect through aspiration, which removes up to 30% more moisture over conventional systems. The 2" flexible tubing can be threaded through closets, floors, wall studs or ceiling joist. SpacePak can be adapted to provide winter heating with the addition of a hot water coil, electric coil or heat pump (selected model) system.

What Size System Do I Need?


Having your HVAC system properly sized is extremely important. For example: An A/C system that is too large will cool your house quickly, but you may not feel comfortable. That’s because it will satisfy the thermostat before it can adequately remove sufficient moisture from the air during the cooling mode, leaving you feeling sticky and humid. This could even lead to moisture and mold problems. And, the stress of short cycling (too many starts and stops) will shorten the life of your equipment and increase your heating and cooling bills.

On the other hand, a system that is too small just cannot get the job done, especially in extreme weather conditions. The air conditioner will run constantly in the summer and the furnace will do the same in the winter. But a correctly sized system isn’t just based on the size of the structure. Many factors go into determining the size of the system. This includes type of house and walls, type and size of windows, insulation, basement and attic conditions, house orientation, and so on. An installation consultant must visit the house and take detailed measurements and notes while conducting the survey. At Stan’s HVAC Services, LLC a computer aided heat load analysis is utilized to properly determine the correct system size needed for your home. A heat loss/gain analysis is the best indicator of the correct system size and provides the optimum results for efficiency and comfort.

How often should I have my equipment serviced?


Heating and air conditioning equipment should be serviced at least once a year. The benefits of having your equipment serviced are: First, your equipment is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis by a professionally trained and certified HVAC specialist who is aware of common problems that occur with air conditioning and heating equipment. When checked by a competent HVAC professional, you have the peace of mind that your system will give you peak efficiency and comfort throughout the season. This does not guarantee your system will not have a breakdown, but it does mean you will not be plagued by common problems due to system neglect. The second benefit of having a preventative maintenance contract is that the technician can identify possible problems before they become major issues. Conversely, the effects of a neglected system will lead to inevitable breakdowns and continuous parts replacement, resulting in dissatisfied occupants and costly repairs.