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Choosing the Right HVAC System for Your Home

Posted On Thursday, 09 June 2022 20:57
Choosing the Right HVAC System for Your Home

We often underestimate how important our HVAC systems are in our lives. They’re so important that approximately 4 million people die each year as a result of household air pollution. With the right system in place, you can improve your air quality, prevent illness, and increase comfort.

How to Choose the Right HVAC System for Your Home

Since choosing an HVAC system requires a significant upfront investment, it’ll involve careful planning and research. If you want to stay comfortable all year round, follow these steps.

Step 1: Choose Smart Tech Compatible HVAC System

Smart homes are becoming more and more popular with home buyers, investors, and flippers, so it’s in your best interest to find an HVAC system that connects to a smart thermostat. Adding a smart thermostat to your HVAC system can generate a high ROI if you ever plan to sell.

You typically need a central heating/cooling furnace to install a smart thermostat successfully, but we recommend picking out your thermostat before choosing an HVAC system.

Step 2: Check Your Ductwork (And Whether You Can Install More)

Breakages and poorly sealed joints in your ductwork could result in a 30% efficiency loss in the whole system. You’ll need to hire a contractor or HVAC company to inspect your ductwork for debris, residue, or expansion capabilities if you want to add an air conditioner to your system.

For example, you can call ARS HVAC repair and installation service if you live in Dallas to check if the ducts in your home are in good condition. They can also go over your installation costs.

Step 3: Find a Standalone Furnace (For Cold Climates)

All homes need a proper furnace system to vent out debris and heat water, but in cold climates, a furnace can save your life. Since you’ll use this system in the summer and winter, opt for a newer energy-efficient system. You could save up to 20% on energy costs this way.

HVAC suppliers rate furnaces based on their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating. Most variable speed air handlers have an AFUE rating of 90% or more because you can run them at varying speeds. If your ductwork can’t utilize this furnace, try a two-stage air handler. 

Step 4: Find a Standalone Air Conditioner (For Hot Climates)

A surprising amount of properties don’t have enough ductwork to install an air conditioner, which is why most builds don’t include them. However, if you have enough ductwork to install an air conditioner or you plan on installing more, one with a variable-speed scroll compressor.

These compressors have a high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). Any SEER rating higher than 16 will help you reduce your energy bill by as much as 40%. You can still install a ductless air conditioner if you don’t have enough ductwork, but they’re typically more expensive.

Step 5: Find a Heat Pump or A Furnace and Air Conditioner

Most homeowners will have a standalone furnace with no central air conditioner or two separate systems. But if your property isn’t built to run both, installing more ductwork or a ductless system can be expensive. A heat pump can give most homeowners the best of both worlds.

A heat pump is an all-in-one heating and cooling system that’s often cheaper than standalone systems. In cooling mode, the heat pump will use refrigerant to remove heat inside the home. In heating mode, the heat pump will pick up warmth from the outside and bring it inside the house. 

Heat pumps are considered the most efficient heating and cooling system on the market, but if you want to reduce your energy bill even further, stick to a 100% pure electric system.

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