Another option is radiant floor heating. In a radiant floor or hydronic heating system, heated water, circulating through plastic tubes under the floor, behaves just like a radiator, transferring heat uniformly from the floor to the objects above it. The basic principle of radiant heating is to control heat loss from the body as opposed to heat loss from the building. Continue reading →
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Even if the system is properly sized for your house, you could be losing money through a system that isn’t balanced between the amount of air supplied to a room and the air returned to the airconditioning unit or the furnace. Continue reading →
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A contractor who follows standards established by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers will use a number of criteria to determine the proper size of your new furnace or central air-conditioning system. These include the exact square footage of your house, the amount of insulation in the walls and attic, and the number and condition of windows and doors. Continue reading →
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Gas condensing furnaces are considered the most efficient-between 90 and 96 percent efficient. The combustion gases in the furnace are cooled to the point where water vapor condenses, releasing additional heat into the house. The liquids that result are piped to a floor drain. Continue reading →
Adjustments to Heating & Air-Conditioning System
If you are planning an addition, you’ll probably have to make appropriate adjustments to your heating and air-conditioning systems. You’ll notice that I didn’t mention increasing the size of your heating and air-conditioning system. Proper sizing involves more than the square footage. It is also based on the amount of heat your house loses during cold weather and gains during warm weather. Continue reading →