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Facts:
The typical central air conditioning
system is a split system, with an
outdoor air conditioning, or "compressor
bearing unit" and an indoor coil, which
is usually installed on top of the
furnace in the home.
Using electricity as its power source,
the compressor pumps refrigerant through
the system to gather heat and moisture
from indoors and remove it from the
home.
Heat and moisture are removed from the
home when warm air from inside the home
is blown over the cooled indoor coil.
The heat in the air transfers to the
coil, thereby "cooling" the air.
The heat that has transferred to the
coil is then "pumped" to the exterior of
the home, while the cooled air is pumped
back inside, helping to maintain a
comfortable indoor temperature.
Central air conditioning can also be
provided through a package unit or a
heat pump.
Benefits:
Indoor comfort during warm weather -
Central air conditioning helps keep your
home cool and reduces humidity levels.
Cleaner air - As your central air
conditioning system draws air out of
various rooms in the house through
return air ducts, the air is pulled
through an air filter, which removes
airborne particles such as dust and
lint. Sophisticated filters may remove
microscopic pollutants, as well. The
filtered air is then routed to air
supply ductwork that carries it back to
rooms.
Quieter operation - Because the
compressor bearing unit is located
outside the home, the indoor noise level
from its operation is much lower than
that of a free-standing air conditioning
unit.
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How A
Heat Pump Works |
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Facts:
Using electricity as its energy source,
heat pumps are used for either the
heating or cooling of your home by
transferring heat between two
reservoirs.
In the warmer months, the heat pump acts
like an air conditioner, removing heat
from the air inside your home and
transferring it outside.
During colder months, heat from outdoor
air is extracted and transferred to the
interior of your home. Believe it or
not, even a 32º Fahrenheit day produces
enough heat to warm a home via a heat
pump.
Benefits:
Year-round, energy-efficient indoor
comfort for moderate climates -A central
heat pump helps maintain comfortable
temperatures inside your home and
reduces humidity levels year-round.
Homes located in regions with severely
cold temperatures may either require
supplemental heating or be better served
with an air conditioner/furnace
combination.
Cleaner air - As your heat pump system
draws air out of various rooms in the
house through return air ducts, the air
is pulled through an air filter, which
removes airborne particles such as dust
and lint. Sophisticated filters may
remove microscopic pollutants, as well.
The filtered air is then routed to air
supply ductwork that carries it back to
rooms. Whenever the air conditioner is
running, this cycle repeats continually,
constantly filtering and cleaning the
air in your home.
Quieter operation - Because the
compressor bearing unit of the typical
central heat pump system is located
outside the home, the indoor noise level
from its operation is much lower than
that of a free-standing air conditioning
unit.
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How A Central Heating System Works |
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Facts:
A furnace works to keep a home warm in the
winter and plays a critical part in the operation of an air
conditioning system.
Furnaces produce heat through the
combustion of natural gas in the furnace's burner. The heat
produced from this process then passes through a heat exchanger.
Air from your home's return air ducts is blown over the heat
exchanger, thus warming the air.
The furnace's blower then blows the warmed
air into the ductwork, which carries and disperses the warmed
air throughout the home.
During warmer months, the blower inside a
furnace continues to circulate return air throughout the
home--only this time, the return air has been cooled by being
blown over the indoor coil portion of the home's split-system
air conditioning system. The condensing coil is typically
installed on top of the furnace.
Benefits:
Indoor warmth any time it is required.
Energy efficiency -The efficiency of a
furnace can be determined by its AFUE--or Annual Fuel
Utilization Efficiency. The minimum efficiency level for
furnaces currently manufactured in the U.S. is 80% AFUE. A
rating of "80% AFUE" means that for every dollar you spend
heating your home; 80 cents are actually applied to the
generation of warmth. Compared to many of the 60% AFUE furnaces
in older homes, 80% AFUE furnaces are a significant improvement.
However, for enhanced energy efficiency, you may wish to
consider a 95% AFUE furnace, such as Goodman's line of 95% AFUE
Furnaces.
Cleaner air - As your HVAC system draws
air out of various rooms in the house through return air ducts,
the air is pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne
particles such as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may
remove microscopic pollutants, as well. The filtered air is then
routed to air supply ductwork that carries it back to rooms.
Whenever the HVAC system is running, this cycle repeats
continually, constantly filtering and cleaning the air in your
home.
This cleaning process improves with the
installation of a variable-speed furnace. Variable-speed
furnaces use variable-speed blowers, which shift between several
speeds. These furnaces will run longer at a low speed, which
causes them to filter the indoor air more frequently.
And remember - because the furnace plays
an important role in the operation of the air conditioner, its
variable-speed blower helps maintain both a consistent indoor
temperature and improved air quality year-round.
Possible Tax Credit - As part of the
Energy Policy Act of 2005, the U.S. government has made a
provision for tax credits of up to $200 for homeowners who
install furnaces with an efficiency of 95% or greater between
Jan. 1, 2006, and Dec. 31, 2007. Goodman encourages consumers to
discuss these tax credits with a tax professional to see if they
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How A Packaged System Works |
Facts:
Package units are unique, all-in-one systems that supply
both cooling and heating equipment in one "package."
These units sit on the ground or rooftop outside of your
home or business.
Package units come in three forms:
Packaged heat pumps offer heating and cooling using heat
pump technology.
Packaged air conditioners cool your home and can heat it
as well, using electrical strip heat.
Packaged gas-electric units offer all-in-one air
conditioning and natural gas-powered furnace
performance.
Benefits:
Space efficiency - Unlike
split-system units, all components of a complete heating
and cooling system are contained in one location, making
package units ideal for situations in which indoor space
is at a premium.
Energy-efficient heating and
cooling performance - All Goodman package units offer 13
SEER or higher cooling performance. Our package
gas/electric units offer 80% AFUE heating performance,
as well.
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cooling, including the types of systems available, how
to find the ideal system for your home, how health and
air quality impact your home, how energy efficiency can
save you money, how heating and cooling impacts the
environment, and the many terms and phrases of heating
and cooling. Contact Sutton
Heating & Cooling TODAY! |
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