Keeping your home and family warm can seem like a huge task because there are so many options to choose from. However, this job can be made a lot easier with the help of Heating Contractors. A heating contractor can provide you with both information and hardware to ensure you get the right appliance for the job at hand. In most cases, this is an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system. This particular heating and cooling unit is a multiple cabinet system connected to a series of air ducts that channel the treated air throughout the home. Many new homes come with this feature already installed.
The furnace in an HVAC system is very similar to the typical central heating furnace. They come in either gas burning models or those that use electrical resistance. The gas models normally burn natural gas, but can be adapted to run propane or similar mixes. The heating ability between the two types is fairly similar, but the internal components will very. For instance, the gas burning model uses a combustion chamber for heating air while the electric model heats the air around the electric element. Heat is then transferred through the home by the blower.
Modern furnace and HVAC systems have become very efficient. The average model ranges between eighty-five and ninety percent efficiency. Higher rated models are available, but the cost of these models is rarely offset by any savings in energy consumption. In fact, most manufacturers recommend that these appliances are only used in extremely cold environments. There are other considerations as well such as whether the home has air ducts or if it is possible to install them. One way to deal with this problem is the use of high velocity vents.
High velocity air ducts are small pipes, about two inches in diameter, that can be placed in the walls. Routing air ducts in this way can eliminate much of the hassle over the installation of the larger ducts. However, it does require that the HVAC be able to handle this type of output. This is where experienced Heating Contractors come in handy. Their knowledge can help you get the best heating solution for your home. To learn more contact Poudre Valley Air.
