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What is HVAC
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It is a technology that provides indoor environmental comfort by regulating temperature, humidity, and air quality in residential and commercial spaces. HVAC systems are designed to ensure that buildings maintain a comfortable atmosphere while also promoting energy efficiency and sustainability. Proper HVAC management is essential for enhancing occupant comfort and maintaining optimal indoor air quality
Indoor unit (Furnace and Coil)
A gas furnace is a heating system that utilizes natural gas or propane to produce heat for residential or commercial spaces. It operates by igniting the gas burners, which heats up a sealed off chamber called Heat Exchanger. The fan then blows across the chamber putting the heat into the ducts then circulated through the house then back to the HVAC. This system can be a combo with a cooling coil attached to also provide cooling. (Cooling coil not in the picture above.) The indoor coil, often a part of the central air conditioning system, is responsible for removing heat and humidity from the indoor air. Together, these components work efficiently to provide both heating and cooling solutions for a comfortable indoor environment.
PROS
-Very Hot supply air, heats the house quickly
-Uses less electricity
-Normally have a pretty long-life span as long as maintained.
CONS
-Noisy indoor unit
-Overall cost is higher on equipment and installation takes longer
-hazards of CO2
-Maintenance is more crucial and highly recommended.
-Difficult to clean $$$
Indoor unit (Air handler)
An air handler is an essential part of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, responsible for circulating air throughout a building. The air handler conditions the air before it is distributed through ductwork, ensuring effective indoor climate management. Air handlers are compatible with both traditional air conditioning systems and heat pumps, allowing them to meet the varying of different environments. In a traditional AC setup, the air handler cools and dehumidifies the air for cooling while using electric heat or heat pump for heating. A heat pump system, it efficiently heats and cools the air, ensuring total comfort and energy efficiency year-round.
PROS
-Quiet
-Cheaper to repair
-Heat Pump very efficient compared to electric heat
-Heat pump comes with Emergency backup heat.
-Easier to maintain and clean
CONS
-Electric heat uses a scary amount of power.
-Indoor coils dont last as long resulting in replacement
Outdoor unit (Straight AC)
A straight air conditioning condensing unit is a part of an HVAC system, responsible for cooling indoor spaces by removing heat from the indoor air via thermodynamics. It functions by circulating refrigerant that captures heat from inside coil and transfers the heat through refrigerant to the outside. This process not only ensures a comfortable indoor temperature but also improves indoor air quality by removing excess moisture out of the air. Having your AC unit maintained is essential to a having a dependable and well performing system you can rely on in the middle of the summer.
PROS
-Lower installation cost
-Fewer parts to operate meaning quicker repairs
-Easier to maintain
CONS
-Doesn't provide heating option for indoor unit
Outdoor unit (Heat Pump)
Welcome to our guide on heat pumps! Generally, it can sometimes be difficult for a homeowner to know if they have a heat pump or regular outdoor AC unit. From the outside they can both look identical, but the real magic is in the internal parts. Theres is an additional reversing valve inside the outdoor unit that allows the unit is Run in AC and Heating. The system will switch back and forth depending on its need for comfort. Heat pump is a clean and efficient way to maintain comfort. They serve a dual purpose by extracting warmth from the outdoor air to heat your home in winter and removing indoor heat to keep your space cool during summer. Operating on electricity and using refrigerant, heat pumps provide an energy-efficient and eco-friendly solution, reducing on fossil fuels while ensuring year-round comfort. Heat pumps CAN struggle when outdoor temp goes into the extremes. (Below 15-20degrees) Luckily all heat pumps come with internal Emergency backup electric heating that can be accessed at the thermostat during those really hard icy cold spells. 2 Heating sources guarantees you never go cold in the winter.
Generally an Straight Electric Heater system can use 3-4X times the amount of power a heat pump uses to warm the same size home. While central Texas does experience mostly mild winters having a system that doesn't use 4 times the power pays itself in the long run.
PROS
-Provides Heating to indoor unit at a much lower operating cost than electric heat
CONS
-Upfront Cost is more than straight AC/Electric Heat combo but the savings of electricity long term, greatly out weights what you save on installation. (We are talking 15-25 yrs of high-power consumption)
-Heat pumps CAN struggle when outdoor temp goes into the extremes. and may need to rely on back-up heat from the indoor unit temporarily
Duct System
The HVAC duct system plays a crucial role in maintaining indoor air quality and comfort by efficiently distributing conditioned air throughout a building. It serves as the backbone of the HVAC system, ensuring that every room receives the appropriate airflow needed for optimal temperature regulation. When comparing duct materials, flexible ducts may offer a lower initial cost but lacks long term durability and rigidity. Material and Installation time for flex duct is much cheaper then with metal duct. The biggest drawback to flexible ductwork is that they don't last nearly as long as rigid ducts and they tend to sag over time even when installed with mounts. Having saggy ducts is one of the biggest factors that can contribute inefficiency in the HVAC operation. In contrast, metal ducts, while more expensive, provide a much longer lifespan and better performance, making them a wise investment for long-term energy savings and improved system reliability.
PROS
-Metal duct has a much longer life span and can also handle a thorough duct cleaning.
-Flex is much cheaper overall cost in material and labor.
CONS
-Flex has short life and sometimes are not able to be cleaned due to material deterioration.
-Metal duct outperforms flex in every way but has a much higher overall cost.
Dehumidifier
In humid climate, a whole house dehumidifier is essential for maintaining a comfortable and healthy living environment. High humidity levels can contribute to a thrive of mold growth, dust mites, bacteria and other allergens, which can adversely affect indoor air quality of the building. Common sources of indoor humidity are bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, and even the moisture released from plants, cooking and people.
A whole house dehumidifier operates year-round, effectively removing excess moisture from the air, even on cooler days when humidity levels remain high, but the outside temperature is too low to run AC. By continuously monitoring and adjusting humidity levels, it ensures a consistent and comfortable atmosphere, while also protecting your home from the damaging effects of excess moisture.
Having a whole house dehumidifier helps your AC unit by taking the heavy load of moisture removal and allowing your HVAC to focus on Cooling and ventilation.
PROS
-Controlling humidity giving you better control over your indoor air comfort and air quality.
-Really does help your AC on the hottest days of summer.
-Efficient, consumes little power
CONS
-Initial cost of having to buy more equipment and maintaining more equipment
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Water Protection Device
Float switch
The HVAC float switch water protection device is a highly water protection device when using an air conditioning system. This safety mechanism detects elevated water levels in the condensate pan and prevents potential water damage to house and HVAC system components. By automatically shutting off the HVAC unit when water levels rise excessively, this device protects both the equipment and the property from costly repairs and the risk of mold growth or water damage. Investing in a float switch and other water protection devices is highly recommended for maintaining a safe and reliable HVAC system.
PROS
-Protects house and equipment from water damage
CONS
-Could leave you without AC during the hottest time of year when annual maintenance is avoided.
Ventilation
Bathroom/Kitchen
In our experience, proper home ventilation is frequently underappreciated and overlooked within the Central Texas community. However, it is one of the most important for maintaining healthy indoor air quality and managing moisture levels. Ventilating areas like the kitchen and bathroom helps to remove excess humidity, odors, and pollutants, reducing the risk of mold growth and respiratory issues. It is required that these ventilation systems vent to the outside of the home to ensure that stale air is effectively expelled. Homeowners can enhance their living environment by focusing on adequate ventilation, which effectively eliminates VOCs, cooking oils, and odors, creating a cleaner air space while improving occupant odor without the need for elaborate air purifiers.
PROS
-Proper ventilation removes of stale air that can contain all of the air particles you'd want removed.
-Less dehumification work the HVAC has to do. If the steam from the showers or cooking aren't properly vented, all that additional latent load is added to the HVAC system decreasing equipment efficiency.
CONS
-Noisy
