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Installing a New HVAC System? Tips for Properly Sizing the Furnace Edit

February 25, 2014 December 22, 2017

When you’re getting ready to replace your home’s central heating system, it’s critical that you take the steps for sizing the furnace accurately. HVAC contractors use special load calculation software to start this process. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s Manual J is considered the industry standard when it comes to determining proper furnace size. …

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Acquiring a New Air Conditioner: Guidelines for Shopping and Installation Edit

July 25, 2013 May 14, 2021

Investing in a new air conditioner doesn’t require you to become an expert about these appliances, since you can rely on the knowledge that the HVAC contractor provides, but it does help to know something about them. You’re satisfaction, comfort, cooling costs and system longevity depend on the decisions you make beforehand. Sizing, energy efficiency …

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A/C Replacement: Now’s the Time to Do Your Homework Before You Choose a System Edit

May 14, 2013 May 25, 2016

Choosing an A/C replacement involves three important steps, and you’ll get better performance if you go through each one individually. Air conditioners are complex systems, and you’ll need to size it properly, select its energy efficiency, and ready your home for its installation. Sizing Sizing makes a difference in how well the air conditioner will …

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Manual J: The Key To Sizing Your New HVAC System Edit

September 6, 2012 January 4, 2018

If you have made the decision to upgrade your heating or cooling equipment, you have likely been focusing on high-efficiency models. Though it may not have occurred to you, size actually does matter when it comes to your climate control systems. As you work with your HVAC contractor, make sure that he’s familiar with air …

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Manual J: Why Your Contractor Should Know It Chapter And Verse Edit

August 7, 2012 January 4, 2018

When it comes to home heating and air conditioning equipment, size does matter. If you want to be comfortable in your own home, and spend as little as possible on your heating and cooling bills, you’ll want to have HVAC equipment that’s the perfect size for your needs. Improperly sized equipment can cause many problems, …

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