If you’re in the market for new HVAC equipment, today’s systems have a lot to offer in terms of home comfort solutions, efficiency enhancements and air quality improvement. Here’s a look at some features that you’ll be thankful to have over your new equipment’s long lifespan.
Variable-Speed Air Handlers
A variable-speed air handler can adjust its speed incrementally to match the level of heating or cooling your home requires at any given time. Up to 75 percent of the time, it operates on the lowest speed so it uses less energy. A variable-speed unit also runs for longer cycles, so you’ll enjoy more consistent comfort with improved air filtration and humidity control.
Heat Recovery Ventilators
Maintaining good indoor air quality without wasting energy isn’t easy during a cold Ohio winter. A heat recovery ventilator (HRV) pulls heat out your stale air before it’s vented outside, so it’s an effective solution for energy-efficient air exchange.
Fan-Only Switch
A fan-only switch on your HVAC system allows you to use just the blower for air circulation on milder nights or throughout the shoulder seasons when you don’t need heating or cooling.
Two-Speed Compressors
A two-speed compressor saves energy because it’s able to run on low up to 80 percent of its operating time. On hot days when you need extra cooling capacity, it can switch to high speed automatically to keep your home comfortable.
Whole-Home Dehumidifiers
When you add a whole-home dehumidifier to the HVAC system, it keeps humidity in check so your heat pump or air conditioner doesn’t have to work as hard and uses less energy. When there’s less moisture in the air, your home feels more comfortable and you have healthier air because mold growth is kept under control.
Automatic Fan Delay
If you choose an air handler with automatic fan delay, the blower stays on for a brief time after the HVAC equipment cycles off to distribute any conditioned air that remains in the ductwork so it doesn’t go to waste.
To learn more beneficial home comfort solutions for your Dayton home, contact us today at Ace Hardware Home Services.
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