HEATING & AIR
As everyone knows the HVAC industry is rapidly changing. Equipment efficiency ratings are becoming higher and equipment is becoming more complex for installation and service. We take pride, at Chapman Heating & Cooling, in making sure we are educated on equipment changes, building code changes, as well as servicing procedures.
13 SEER - What you should know...
SEER is short for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It's a number similar to "mpg" in cars. So the higher the SEER, the more efficient your system. A 13 SEER system is about 30% more efficient than a 10 SEER system.
Another aspect of the new era is the enviormentally friendly refrigerant, R-140A. This refrigerant is just as effective as the older R-22 refrigerant, which government regulations will gradually phase out.
Because of these changes, it pays to understand how they affect your system's performance. You'll learn why having matched and balanced components in your system directly affects your comfort, as well as how much energy you buy and use.
Inside your home comfort system
Air conditioning and heat pump systems "condition" air to make your home more comfortable by controlling air temperature, humidty, and indoor air quality. There are tree major aspects of a system that must be properly matched and balanced to provide peak efficiency and economy. |
1.Outdoor Unit
The oudoor unit contains a compresssor and a condensing coil filled with refrigerant. A fan blows outside air over the coil, transferring thermal energy between the refrigerant and the outside air. Then the refrigerant is circulated through pipes(a "lineset") to the indoor unit.
2.Indoor Unit
Your indoor unit is comprised of a coil and blower, which is located inside an air handler or furnance. The blower circulates air through the coil before it is sent to the ducts throughout your home.
3.Lineset
The lineset contains refrigerant that circulates between the indoor and outdoor units. |