HOW DOES IT WORK? ✓ Heat pumps are used for either the heating or cooling of your home by transferring heat between the indoors and the outdoors. Because heat pump systems transfer heat rather than generating it, they are more energy efficient. ✓ In the warmer months, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner,…
How Central Heating Works
WHAT IS IT? Central heating systems have a primary heating appliance, such as a furnace, typically located in your basement or attic. All furnaces consist of four main components: 1) burners that deliver and burn fuel, 2) heat exchangers, 3) a blower and 4) a flue that acts as an exhaust for gaseous by-products. Depending…
HVAC Terminology
[ A ]AbatementReduction or removal of a contaminant.Absolute HumidityIt is the ratio of the mass of water vapor to the unit volume of moist air represented in grams per cubic foot (g/ft3).Absolute ZeroTemperature at which all molecular motion ceases (-460 F. and -273 C.).Absorption RefrigeratorRefrigerator which creates low temperature by using the cooling effect formed…
Energy Saving Tips
✓ Maintain Your System – You can ensure your system operates at peak performance by scheduling semi-annual maintenance checks. ✓ Zoning – A zoning system can drastically lower your heating and cooling costs. With zoning, you no longer have to pay to heat or cool areas of your home that are rarely used. ✓ Programmable…
Selecting A Reputable Contractor
INSURANCE AND LIABILITY When considering a HVAC contractor, ask to see documentation that they carry general liability insurance to protect your property as well as workers compensation insurance on their employees. The State of Texas does not require employers to carry workers compensation insurance. Lack of adequate insurance could be a major problem for you…
