The heat pump is an efficient method of heating that moves heat from a cold area to a warmer area. When you first hear that it doesn’t make a whole lot of sense. You’re probably asking yourself how you can get heat from a cold area? Let’s take a look at how the heat pump works. How does a Heat Pump Work? So how can you get heat from a cold area? Well, every substance that is above absolute zero has heat energy in it, that can be gathered and transferred to another area, leaving that substance just a little bit colder. That still might not make a lot of sense so let’s take a look at an example that might help you to understand how this works. In your refrigerator, there are components much like in your AC system. You have the two coils and the compressor. Inside the fridge is the evaporator coil […]
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide
Carbon monoxide poisoning is not a proposition you can afford to take lightly. Exposure to excessive quantities of carbon monoxide will make you sick—and it can even put your life in danger under certain circumstances. Sources of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning We all breathe carbon monoxide from time to time, especially when we’re outdoors in the proximity of cars. But if you’re indoors, in a location where ventilation cannot disperse gases quickly, carbon monoxide contamination can become a true threat to your health. Some of the most common sources of home carbon monoxide invasion include gas- or oil-burning furnaces or boilers, gas water heaters, gas stoves, non-electric space heaters, propane generators, gas grills and automobiles or other vehicles left running in adjacent garages. In some instance these appliances can develop leaks and in other cases improper ventilation may be the cause of the trouble. Any appliance or device that runs on fossil fuel combustion will produce […]
Thinking of Financing Your New HVAC System? Here’s What to Expect
There is no way to avoid or sugarcoat it: purchasing and installing a new HVAC system will put a serious dent in your bank account. If you invest in a furnace, heat pump and/or air conditioner manufactured to meet the highest standards of energy-efficiency, in the long run you will save enough money to cover the costs of your purchase. But that won’t do much to offset the financial impact of your purchase in the present, when the damage may be more than you can stand. Fortunately there is a workable solution to this problem—financing. If you finance your HVAC equipment purchase it will not reduce your overall monetary responsibility, but it will allow you to pay for your heating and cooling equipment at a pace that fits your budget and lifestyle. HVAC Financing from A to Z All legitimate HVAC contractors (HVAC Construction, Inc. is no exception) provide multiple financing options tailored to meet […]
Freezing Pipes? Tips and Tricks to Solve That!
During the winte, your pipes are in danger of freezing. There is plenty of things you can do to prevent this from happening, Tips and Tricks can only go so far! Call us today and we can make sure you wont have any unwanted HVAC issues this winter.
The Biggest Pitfalls to Avoid when Buying New HVAC Equipment
No matter how well-maintained they might be, furnaces, air conditioners and heat pumps do have limited lifespans. If your HVAC equipment has worn out you know first-hand this is true. Before you purchase new HVAC equipment, however, you should be aware of the pitfalls that can trip you up and leave you singing the blues. Make these mistakes and you’ll soon be out of money and out of luck, stuck with overpriced equipment that doesn’t work hasn’t been installed properly. Pitfall #1: Buying an HVAC system the same size and capacity as the old one If you’ve done any remodeling in your home, or closed off formerly occupied rooms, or made any other significant alterations to your home’s structural character, your heating and cooling needs may have changed. To get an estimate for proper equipment size, ask an HVAC company you trust to send a technician to your home to perform a heating and cooling […]
