HOW COOLING AND HEATING LOADS ARE CALCULATED BY OUR PROFESSIONALS
Your home cannot be kept comfortable with an undersized furnace or air conditioner, and a large unit will short-cycle. An HVAC system short-cycles when it constantly stops and begins, never operating at full efficiency.
A perfectly sized HVAC system, on the other hand, operates smoothly and performs at its highest level of efficiency while keeping your home comfortable in harsh temperatures. Our experts determine the heating and cooling load of your home in order to recommend the appropriate size of air conditioner or furnace.
CALIBRATING BEGINS WITH STANDARDS
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manual J contains the accepted methods for calculating heating and cooling loads in the industry. Our professionals measure every room in your house individually and make note of any elements that are unique to your house using the calculations from Manual J.
ESTIMATING THE HEATING LOAD
The quantity of heat required to keep your home warm on the coldest night of the year is measured using Manual J to estimate the proper size of a heating unit for your home.
The size of your rooms, the amount of furniture in each room, and the layout of your home are all taken into account in Manual J estimates. Calculations include information regarding windows, doors, and vents as well as measures of your home's insulation to account for heat loss.
ESTIMATING THE COOLING LOAD
We also calculate your home's cooling load, or the amount of heat that has to be removed from your home in order to keep it cool during a hot summer afternoon, in order to identify the appropriate size cooling unit for your home.
The heat sources in your home, including occupants, pets, lighting, and appliances, are taken into account when calculating the cooling load. The heat that enters your house from the roof, windows, and exterior vents is also included in this calculation.
