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How to Choose the Best HVAC System for Your Home in Perth

Having a good HVAC system will keep your home pleasant throughout the year, and in every season. However, if you don’t have an efficient HVAC the costs of staying comfortable could be much higher than they need to be. Installing a system that is reliable and efficient can often pay for the cost of the new unit in the energy savings alone. Also, if you pick a high-quality system, you will end up paying less repair and maintenance cost down the line. High-efficiency units also benefit the environment because they waste less energy, which results in lower emissions into the environment.

Here are some of the factors you should consider when shopping for a new HVAC system for your home:

Get the Advice of an HVAC Expert

Estimating the right type and size of HVAC system for your home is more difficult than just counting the number of rooms and the square footage. You also must factor in how well insulated your home is, the measurement of the windows and what type they are and how much heat they bleed out. The type of frame your house has, the loft space, and number of carpets also impact how large an HVAC you need. Because there are so many factors, you should consult an HVAC expert to be sure that your large investment will pay off for you. There are licensed electricians and HVAC professionals in the Perth area who can ensure that you get the most suitable system at the lowest cost. Also, a good HVAC system specialist can investigate your existing ventilation system to try to get a system that works well with the vents and ducting you already have. Andrew’s Perth Home Services has experienced certified electricians and HVAC systems specialists that can help you select and install the best HVAC system for your needs.

The Right Size

With an HVAC system, you have to be very careful to choose the right one. If you get one that is too small, it may have to run continuously, never cycling off because it can never maintain the temperature you have set it for. When an air conditioner runs continuously, it has a tendency for the coils to ice over, causing it to lose efficiency. Also, running continuously may shorten the life of the unit. One that is too big will cycle on, reach the desired set temperature too fast and cycle of immediately. This can lead to a situation where the unit is cycling on and off excessively which also hurts efficiency and the life of the air conditioning system. The professionals at Andrew’s Perth Home Services can help you find a HVAC that is the perfect size for your home so that you can get maximum efficiency and maximum life from the unit.

Energy Rating and Efficiency

Energy ratings for HVAC units are expressed as (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) SEER and (Sensible Heat Ratio) SHR. These two ratings can give you a good idea of the heating and cooling efficiency of an HVAC system. SEER rating is a measure of the amount of energy used by a system as compared to heat energy lost or gained in the cooled or heated air. It is a measure of efficiency. With SEER ratings, the higher the number, the better the efficiency. SHR rating is a ratio of the amount of energy spent dealing with cooling or heating compared to the amount used to address humidity. For SHR, 0.7 is considered ideal. A HVAC professional will find a unit with the best SEER and SHR ratings that is also high quality and will last. Find more on energy efficiency labels!

Cost and Warranty

When buying an HVAC unit, as with all things, you usually get what you pay for. So, when you see a unit with a price that is too good to believe, there is probably a good reason. Cheaper HVAC systems may look similar to quality units and may even work well for a while, but more than likely you are going to have to pay later. And pay a lot! Poor quality cheap systems become very expensive over the long run when you factor in the cost of service calls, hours troubleshooting, parts replacement and labor. Saving money on a cheap system can become a very expensive proposition. To be sure that you get good value for your money and quality that will last while avoiding too much expense, you need the advice of a professional who has experience with all the systems available. A HVAC system professional will help you save money but will also steer you away from trouble.

Conclusion:

It is essential that you choose the right sized system, the right type of system to match your existing vents and ducts and a good, efficient unit. Also, you need to steer clear of cheap inferior HVAC units that will cause you trouble and expense later. A properly installed HVAC air conditioning system by Andrew’s Perth Home Services guarantees you get the best quality and performance you can get for the money.