HVAC systems are a savior; they keep indoors cool during the summer and warm in the winter. Moreover, HVAC systems include combined systems like indoor air-quality equipment such as air purifiers and heat pumps, in addition to the air conditioner and furnace. It even hems in the control systems and smart thermostats to help everything work well and be in alignment.
What is an HVAC system?
HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, all encompassed in one single system. It works by taking in air from the outside and circulating it at a fresh temperature while sending stale air back out of the room with the help of heating and cooling parts that control temperatures. Simply put, it is a combination of a thermostat, a furnace, a duct system, and an air conditioner.
How does the HVAC system work?
An HVAC system operates on the fundamental principle of taking in air to cool or heat it and blowing it out into an indoor space. The space could be a small room, an entire house, or a building such as a school, airport, or even a submarine. There is a chance that one part of the HVAC system could be used for more than one thing.
Types of HVAC Systems
Split system
Split system is one of those hvac systems that has one outer unit and one unit inside the room. It is also referred to as forced-air system. This system are likely consist a few components like an air-handler and heat pump, a furnace and air conditioner, or a furnace and heat pump. And the arrangement that is best for your home will majorly depend on where you live, basically the climate and weather conditions of a place you live around.
Ducted mini-split
For Hvac systems to work, it is necessary to have ducts that can move flow air into a room from the outdoor compressor and condenser and a ducted mini-split uses tubes instead of larger ducts. Its considered best for such homes where there is not much room for traditional duct work. Ducted mini split have the advantage of better air circulation compared to all others.
Ductless mini split
The ductless mini-split hvac systems are compact ductless systems with an indoor unit which is like an air handler mounted in the room blowing the cool or hot air directly into the room and an outdoor unit which has the compressor and condenser. These compact systems are ideal for small spaces with less people like workshops or garages that have no need for the traditional split system. They are not made to equip the whole-house application but rather these systems are easy enough for homeowners to install themselves.
Hybrid heat pump
The central heating system comes with an electric heat pump in sync with a furnace in this scenario. The heat pump heats the home during spring and fall, which are the milder times of the year. And when cold weather arrives and it becomes difficult for the heat pump to take on the load, the furnace takes over. This system, also known as a dual-fuel system, saves money since you won’t be paying extra for a furnace to operate where a heat pump would do it, which generally costs less.
Packaged system
A packaged system has the traditional components of a split system. Regardless of how all the units are housed outside, the packaged system solution works best for homes without the space for heating units inside the home. People often think about installing packaged systems, even though they make less noise because everything is outside the house and the installation costs are lower.