Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning is extremely important especially during the grueling summer months when the sun’s heat pervades almost any part of a home or commercial establishment.
It ensures that an enclosed space is continuously provided with comfortable thermal conditions as well as good indoor air quality fit to promote the good health of its occupants.
There are several types of Air Conditioning that can be installed in a home or commercial space:
Window Type. This is a packaged, one-part air conditioning equipment that cools a room. It is installed in a window-type opening hence the name. Only the vent part of this air conditioning system is inside the room, and the rest should be outside the home and has adequate space to disperse heat and ventilate. Such type of air conditioning units are used in homes, as it is the most cost-efficient type of air conditioning.
Common Brands of Window Air Conditioning used in homes:
- Haier
- Frigidaire
- Danby
- LG
- GE
- Friedrich
- Keystone
Ductless Home Air Conditioning Systems. Is usually referred to as split-type air conditioning because the vent or cooling part of the air conditioner is installed in a wall in the home – usually near the ceiling. The other part meanwhile is placed outside the home, where it works to generate air. The two parts are connected by coils that go through the walling. This is usually used in residences and smaller business establishments.
Common brands of Ductless Home Air Conditioning Systems used in residential properties:
- Goodman
- Comfort Star
- Daikin
- Voltas
- Samsung
- LG
- Mitsubishi
Ducted Home Air Conditioning Split System – This is more commonly known as centralized air conditioning where air conditioning ducts are installed in all parts of the home or building to provide thermal comfort and improve indoor air quality. And while this is fuss free, as home owners or building occupants would only have to adjust the thermostat or the temperature inside the home, it is not as energy efficient as the window-type air conditioning system and the ductless split type as it will cool all parts of the home as long as the central air conditioning system is turned on. Moreover, such cannot be retrofitted in a home or a commercial property that is not meant to accommodate this type of air conditioning installation. This is because ducts may have to be fitted into all parts of the home or building even before it is occupied.
Common Brands of Ducted Home Air Conditioning Split System used in Residences:
- American Standard
- Goodman
- Trane
- Rheem
- Lennox
- York
- Ruud
- Amana
- Heil
- Carrier
Portable Units - There are so called portable air conditioning units that can be placed in one part of the room, and then moved to another area as needed. These are usually free standing types that cools and ventilates a specific area to augment the cooling power of existing air conditioning systems. Such type is usually used by small businesses, in showrooms and smaller shops, and even in restaurants. Some homes also make use of such type of air conditioning because of its flexibility when it comes to location. Another type of portable air conditioning unit is the Evaporative cooler which can even be used outdoors, or in wide opened but roofed spaces to improve ventilation, indoor air quality, as well as air movement. And while Evaporative coolers hardly cools an area compared to air conditioning units, it lends thermal comfort in open spaces that cannot be air conditioned as it sucks out warm and humid air.
Common Portable Air Conditioning Brands used in Homes:
- Haier
- Friedrich
- Whynter
- Frigidaire
- Honeywell
- Sunpentown
- Edgstar
- LG
- Amico
Once a homeowner or business owner has already chosen the best type of air conditioning system to use in his property, it is critical to hire the best HVAC Service company that could complement the high-quality equipment that will be installed in the home or commercial establishment.
Here are basic HVAC Services that are usually offered:
HVAC Installation. It all starts with installation and home and business owners should choose the most competent service provider out there that can deploy professional, licensed and experienced technicians that are armed with up-to-date and modern equipment to carry out their installation tasks.
Cleaning and Maintenance. For HVAC Systems to work at an optimum condition at maximum energy efficiency, it is important to regularly have cleaning and maintenance schedules. This will also catch and solve in advance potential concerns that could lead to malfunctioning and system problems.
Duct Cleaning. To ensure good indoor Air Quality regular Duct Cleaning should be scheduled. Only experienced professionals should carry out this task to minimize accidents and damage to the equipment.
Repair Services. In the event that a residential or commercial property will need HVAC Repair Services, it must choose an HVAC Service Company that has a good reputation in terms of quickly and efficiently carrying out the task.
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