What You Should Know About a New HVAC Installation

A big investment like HVAC systems means that there are certain things you need to be sure of before taking finally spending your resources on it.

Right from choosing the correct HVAC system for your Bay Area house, to selecting the proper technicians and installation company and from understanding the weightage, power, and ventilation potential to energy savings and safety standards, you must pay careful attention to all these, if you are thinking about a new HVAC installation.

Follow this checklist so that you know that what you are getting is exactly what your house needs.

1. Choose the right HVAC installation company

HVAC systems today come with the latest technology and offer great features to clients. Digital controls, heating and cooling designs, zoning systems, VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) and other features make new systems convenient and efficient. It is important that your installation company and technicians are updated with all the latest information and technological know-how. If they are not, and sell you older systems, you will lose out on good deals and many important features that make life comfortable.

Also, vet the company so that you can be sure that you are letting trustworthy people into your house.

2. Ensure that a load calculation is performed

Whether you are upgrading your system or choosing a new one for the first time, make sure that the HVAC installer performs a load calculation in order to suggest the right size and type of system that you need. Oversized units will malfunction often and not remove indoor humidity efficiently. Your load demands may increase or decrease depending on the size of your house, spaces to be cooled, porous doors, and windows. Load calculations performed using computer simulated programs will give you the right size and weight for your HVAC system.

3. Focus on energy saving

Older HVAC systems could be over-sized, bulky and not very energy efficient. If you are investing in a new one, make sure you get the latest efficient models that ensure low energy consumption and high performance. This will go a long way in reducing your energy bills. Ask your installer to recommend HVAC designs based on your floor plan, purpose of heating or cooling and open the door for zoning systems. You can increase comfort as well as energy efficiency with the right HVAC design.

4. Check the ventilation design

Apart form heating or cooling your space, the HVAC system is also responsible for proper ventilation and so, it must provide your indoors with fresh air. The ventilation must be such that it regulates the flow of outside air, prevents dust, and bad odors. Building layout and number of occupants need to be considered while designing the HVAC.

5. Enquire about additional features and costs

Modern HVAC systems come with a lot of additional comfort features but there are also some that you can purchase in addition to what is already included. Take advice from your HVAC installer about additions such as Ultra Violet purifying systems, electrostatic air filters, or dehumidifiers and whether they are worth the investment.