Frequently Asked Questions
- What could cause my heating system to perform so poorly?
- What is the problem with "High Efficiency Filters"?
- What is wrong with my system if some rooms are hotter or colder than others?
- If I buy high efficiency equipment, will I save enough money to pay for it?
- How important is the lowest price?
- Can any system be balanced?
- Most contractors tell me that I'll save big on my utility bills and be more comfortable by just replacing my existing equipment with a more efficient model. Is this true?
- How will air balancing solve my problems of rooms with different temperatures?
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Q: What could cause my heating system to perform so poorly?
A: Most problems stem from a poorly operating duct system, or combustion defects. The results of the airflow or combustion testing will identify the reasons for poor heating performance.
Q: What is the problem with "High Efficiency Filters"?
A: Nothing, as long as the fan in the system has the capacity to move enough air through it. Most fans do not, s the high efficiency filters reduce the airflow through the system to a point where the system can't heat properly.
Q: What is wrong with my system if some rooms are hotter or colder than others?
A: The rooms are different temperatures because airflow is too high or too low. It's the air that carries the proper amount of heat into each room to change its temperature. We can fix that.
Q: If I buy high efficiency equipment, will I save enough money to pay for it?
A:High efficiency ratings represent the potential energy savings of the equipment. The Condition of the duct system, the way the equipment was installed and its sizing mostly determine field efficiency. Fix the duct system to assure maximum comfort and savings.
Q: How important is the lowest price?
A: A heating system is not like a stove that you plug in and it automatically works. many contractors sell and price it like it is. The ducting, sheet metal, accessories, dampers, grills and the fan must all be designed, installed and balanced to work together properly. Most low price bidders do not have the knowledge or instruments to measure or address these critical parts of the system. The price often reflects how well it will work.
Q: Can any system be balanced?
A: A contractor with the right tools and training can improve the performance of virtually any system. The more accessible your ductwork is, the easier it is to perform balancing and duct renovation work.
A: It could be, as long as the duct system is in the same condition as the new equipment. If it isn't the system will only function as well as the ducts do. Compare it to installing a brand-new race car engine on an old beat up sedan.
Q: How will air balancing solve my problems of rooms with different temperatures?
A: The airflow through the system is what carries the heating or cooling. By adjusting the volume of airflow, we adjust the amount of heating or cooling a room needs to become comfortable.
