Facts About HVAC Systems That Might Interest You

The Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning industry isn’t always the coolest but can be quite rewarding if you plan to become an HVAC tech.  Here are some facts, some are fun, some are functional, but all hold some key information that you might find interesting, especially if you are a homeowner.

Father of Air Conditioning

1902 is when the first air conditioning unit was put to use. Willis Carrier designed the first air conditioning not for cooling your homes but for his publishing house. He designed it to create a convenient indoor atmosphere for his books and papers, to prevent problems with humidity and moisture in his works.

Inflation

In the 1940s, a window air conditioner cost $350. In today’s dollars that would be around $3,500. Today, the average family spends $2,000 annually on energy bills, with half of that going toward keeping their homes cool or warm. This fun fact shows just how much you might be using to keep your home the right temperature, but if you’re not smart about it, you might be spending more than you need to. Consider factors like the time of day.  Are you going to be home when you might have your HVAC systems running? You might want to consider a smart thermostat to ensure your home is only using the heat or cooling systems when you need to be.

Insulation

Professionals have noted that a home can be 30% more energy efficient if you simply add insulation and caulking around your doors and windows. Your HVAC unit may be running all year, costing you hundreds and thousands of dollars. If your home is not optimized for maintaining temperature, you might as well be letting money escape from your pockets the way warm or cool air escapes your home. Proper insulation can save you lots of money alone on your energy bills, but will also help extend the life of your HVAC units, helping you save money on replacing or repairing old or malfunctioning units. Try contacting an HVAC marketing agency who can provide dependable informations for ensuring good HVAC system.

Not All Air Filters Are Made The Same

Many people assume all air filters are the same, and that they are a one size fits all type of thing. On the contrary, there are many different filters that vary in factors of size, material, filter grades. This blog post can help provide detailed information on all types of filters that one might consider in their home. A filter that is too big, or too small, may cause inefficiencies with your heating and cooling units. Some filters are reusable after washing while most others are one-time use. Filters score differently on a rating scale. It is important to acknowledge all the factors, and in some cases, even consult a professional.

Reusing Or Washing Filters

Washing filters might sound like a great way to save money. After a few months of use, you take the filter out and give it a quick clean, then reinstall it in your unit. The problems that many don’t consider when it comes to reusable filters, is that they may require more cleaning than traditional filters, they don't capture particles as effectively, and washing filters and reinstalling them can put your home and HVAC system at risk for mold buildup.

Better Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Better

There are different ratings for different air conditioning filters under a Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, or MERV for short. Naturally, when understanding there are different options for filters, you might want to go out and get the highest rated one. What you should consider, however, is that the highest rated filter may not be the filter that fits your needs. Higher rated filters might actually restrict your systems air flow and cause damage to the air conditioning unit.

Summer Blockbuster

The first businesses to have air conditioning were movie theatres in the 1930s. People were drawn in by not just the movies playing but the cool space you could go to get away from the summer heat, thus coining the phrase “Summer Blockbuster.” Getting out of the house and spending some quality time with family at the theater is still a great way to save some money from using your own air conditioning at home.  ust make sure you aren’t keeping your HVAC unit running while you’re out. 

The topic of HVAC systems isn’t always the hottest. But there are some fun things to note, some history to learn about, and always educational facts and tidbits of information that anyone can make use of.