AFUE measures how efficient a heating system is by converting fuel to heat. Along with other energy ratings such as Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF), and ENERGY STAR®, AFUE can help you find the most efficient heating system for your home.
The Different Types of Cooling Systems for Your Home
Energy costs are at an all-time high and many households are scrambling to make their homes more energy-efficient to lessen their utility bills. When it comes to cooling, air conditioners are probably the first and, typically only option most consumers think about. The truth is that there are plenty of energy-efficient ways to cool your home with other types of cooling systems.
Central Heating Problems
Central heating problems can spell a lot of trouble for a home. Since your furnace system deals with heat, any malfunction can be very uncomfortable and even dangerous.
HVAC Construction Primer: How ACs Are Manufactured
Some technological advances that were once considered luxuries in life have now become necessities. Case in point: HVAC systems. No home or office space would be complete without the comfort they bring. As understanding its basic concepts is part of maintenance, home and business owners should take it one step further and familiarize themselves with the manufacturing process. If you’ve ever wondered about how air conditioners are manufactured, wonder no more. HVAC Construction, Inc. provides an in-depth look at how they are made. HVAC Construction Step One: Raw Materials Air conditioning units are complex systems consisting of different types of metal, with the occasional use of plastic and other non-traditional materials for weight and cost-reduction purposes. Other critical components include copper and aluminum tubing to provide superior thermal properties. The use of stainless steel and corrosion-resistant materials is also fairly common. HVAC Construction Step Two: The Design While manufacturers may have varying designs for their […]
Common Heating Problems We Can Fix
Heating systems are fairly easy to take for granted. Often, it’s when they finally succumb to problems and they finally break down that homeowners give them the attention they deserve. By then, you’ll have to suffer from the discomfort brought about by the lack of heat.
