New HVAC System Buying Guide

How to Purchase a New HVAC System

Homeowners preparing to purchase a New HVAC System have more choices than ever before; each generation of system development brings advances and new technologies.

Consumers can work with professionals to design unique systems that satisfy the needs of the space and the health concerns of the family, without jeopardizing the family budget. The choices in a New HVAC System features include:

SMART Technology

Connectivity began with home computers and cell phones but extends now to appliances, including refrigerators that make shopping lists and washing machines that respond to the weight of the load. Some New HVAC Systems have SMART technology in the ON/OFF switch. SMART thermostats enhance the comfort and efficiency of normal systems and keep the homeowner in direct control of the system via a cell phone app. Temperature change can be customized for both efficiency and comfort.

• Many people like to sleep in a cooler room in the winter. This sleep period can be scheduled each night with a thirty-minute buffer before the family awakes from slumber. The same sort of change can be scheduled for periods when the home is unoccupied—while everyone is away at work and school.
• These adjustments can save energy (read save money). Reducing the need for heating or cooling by as few as 8 degrees for eight hours can make a measurable impact on a monthly utility bill.
• The SMART thermostat can monitor efficiency, send reminders for air filter changes and routine maintenance, and allow temperature changes on the fly.

Eco-friendly New HVAC System Advances

The refrigerant gases used in the past have been determined to harm the Earth’s ozone layer. Replacements have been developed that increase the efficiency of heat transfer and reduce the harmful effects on the environment. Other eco-friendly developments include:

• Variable flow compressors that increase or decrease the refrigerant compression rate to match outside temperature with cooling capacity.
• Variable speed blower motors adjust the rate of air movement with heating and cooling needs.
• Dual-fuel capabilities that use both natural gas and electricity for better energy efficiency.

Heat Pump Options

The air conditioning function uses the science of heat transfer, moving heat from inside the home to the outside. This same science can be used during our mild winters to transfer heat from outside the home to the inside. This is not brand-new technology, but it should receive consideration for New HVAC System purchases in our area.

Indoor Air Quality Improvements

Generally, the focuses of HVAC systems are the heating and cooling functions, but HVAC systems also serve to clean and freshen the air. This keeps family members healthy and comfortable; new systems are doing this job better with each new model.

• Advanced air filters are on the market, removing the majority of airborne particles with every cooling or heating cycle. Explore the filter options that best fit your system and your family’s health needs. Purchase a supply in advance and change the filter at least once every three months.
• Ultraviolet rays destroy DNA and disrupt cell membranes; we call it “sunburn” when it happens to us. This same energy can be used to neutralize organic pollutants, including pollen, bacteria, viruses, and dust mites.

Do some research and involve your HVAC professional. The options available are quite remarkable, so take advantage of new ideas and new technologies.

Turn to Us, the New HVAC System Experts

When you are ready for a New HVAC System, come to the name the Texas Gulf Coast trusts, Doctor Cool & Professor Heat. As an award-winning, BBB-accredited HVAC contractor serving the League City and surrounding area, we pride ourselves in providing exceptional service to our customers. Call Doctor Cool & Professor Heat today at 281-338-8751 or email Doctor Cool.