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How to Choose the Right HVAC System For Your Home

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT HVAC SYSTEM FOR YOUR HOME We know, buying heating and air conditioning systems is intimidating. When it comes to trying to understand each unit, your head can start to spin! Use the guide below to help you find the best system for your home. HVAC RATING SYSTEMS Like MPGS for a car, the higher the rating, the greater the efficiency and cost-savings. So many letters! What do these 3 acronyms really mean and why should you care? AFUE AVERAGE FUEL UTILIZATION EFFICIENCY Standard measurement of efficiency for gas and oil-fired furnaces 30% A 70% AFUE rating means that the furnace converts 70% of fuel to heat 70% your house, and the additional 30% is sent out the flue min max 78% 98.5% SEER SEASONAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY RATIO Efficiency rating of air conditioners and heat pumps That also means less of an impact on The higher the efficiency rating of your system, the less energy it will consume. the environment. min max fenergin ENERGY STAR 13 14 30+ HSPF HEATING SEASONAL PERFORMANCE FACTOR Measurement used to gauge the heating efficiency of heat pumps The higher the HSPF rating, the more efficient and cost effective your heat pump will be to run. min max energthn ENERGY STAR 7.7 8.2 13+ DECIDING ON AN HVAC UNIT Now you understand the lingo, but what should you consider when you're ready to purchase a heating or cooling system? COST CONSIDERATIONS TWO COMPONENTS TO PURCHASE: Price Cost Initial cost to purchase and install the system The long-run investment - utility bills to operate, maintenance/repairs, and the lifespan Higher efficiency products cost more initially, but save money in the long-run T35-50% +50% Heating accounts for 35-50% of annual energy bills in colder parts of the country Cooling accounts for nearly half of annual energy bills in warmer parts of the country CHOOSING YOUR CONTRACTOR A GOOD CONTRACTOR WILL: Know the right size equipment for your home Know proper installation practices Uncover and solve pre-existing problems in your house Many new systems waste an average of 1/3 of the energy purchased to run them as a result of being the wrong size or improper installation PURCHASING AN HVAC UNIT Decisions, decisions! What's the best route to obtaining your new unit? QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING What size unit do I need to properly heat and cool my house? What contractor will assist me with installation? Do I want more control over managing my energy costs in the long run or saving money up front? Do I have any rating requirements for the unit based off of acceptable standards or the size of my house? Should I replace all of my HVAC equipment at the same time? WAYS TO BUY AN HVAC UNIT ONLINE Lower Product Price: choose from multiple brands with direct-to-consumer pricing Utilize HVAC experts to determine which type of equipment you need of Shop around for the best deal THROUGH A CONTRACTOR Knows the equipment you need Purchases from the brand(s) of products they represent No more reason for intimidation - you're ready to find the best HVAC system for your home! HVAC.com Heat Air • Experts who care Sources: http://www.horizonservicesinc.com/reference/tips-articles/ratings-explained http://www.acdoctor.com/get-educated/be-efficient/whats-a-seer/ http://www.ontimeairfilters.com/air-filter-merv-rating http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/furnaces-and-boilers http://energy.gov/public-services/homes/heating-cooling http://www.aceee.org/consumer/heating#savings http://www.comfortinstitute.org/special-reports/identify-good-contractor.html http://www.lung.org/associations/charters/mid-atlantic/air-quality/indoor-air-quality.html https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/ http://www.epa.gov/region1/communities/indoorair.html http://getasthmahelp.org/indoor-air-quality.aspx http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?c=heat_cool.pr_consumer_cool_change http://www.sintonair.com/heating.html http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/furnaces-and-boilers %24

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