Air and Heating
You want to purchase a good air conditioner and heater for your home, but how can you be sure you are getting the air and heating products that will be right for you? There are a number of great options available to you from whole home systems to portables. Before you rush out and buy the one you saw advertised on TV for $99.95 there are some things you’ll need to consider first and foremost; you’ll need to assess your specific needs and research all of your options.
When looking into air and heating solutions you’ll find that there are a number of great heating options on the market. But, how do they work? By way of forced convection, radiant heat or resistive heating your heater heats the air. There are a number of different fuels that can be used from gasoline to propane to electricity and so many more. Fins can aid in the dissipation of the heat from the unit.
In forced convection, the heater will move the air past a heat source typically by way of a blower fan; the forced convection heaters are gas, wood or electric. Radiant heaters, as the name suggests, radiate heat given off by their coils that might contain heated oil, steam or water. The last type of heater is the resistive heater, there is a resistive heating element involved which is surrounded by a protective covering or sheath; the covers or sheaths are great in providing humidity control as well as protection from freezing.
But, that is enough about heaters; we’re discussing air and heating solutions. So, what are air conditioners? What we know is that just about every office building and most middle class homes have air conditioning units installed. The air conditioner is essential, especially for businesses, to maintain a good working condition free from most pathogens and allergens. There are certain industries, such as laboratories for research studies, that must maintain a well-working air conditioning system out of necessity (such as in a clean room, or static-free environment).
There are some guidelines to follow when choosing the right air and heating solutions; size of the space, what direction the room is facing, how many windows there are, insulation, wall thickness, the type of roof, the number of large appliances and how much it will cost are all important factors in deciding the best options. Another thing to take into consideration is the power supply. Will the current power you have meet the demands of the machines you want to use? You should seek out an authorized electrician for assessment of your space. They will also check for any wiring problems you might have.
A hybrid system can give you the best of both the air and heating worlds. As an added benefit, you can also lower your monthly costs by way of being able to choose your heating method. As the climate changes, the hybrid will regulate temperatures by switching between heating and air conditioning which is great for efficiency.
By keeping these guidelines in mind when purchasing your air and heating solution, you will have an easier time choosing the best option for your needs.
Our Location:
Service All Heating & Air Conditioning
20200 State Road | Cerritos, CA 90703
Contact Information:
Phone: (310) 782-2270
Fax: (562) 865-6861
Email: kenduck@service-air.com
Office Hours:
8:00am - 6:00pm Monday thru Friday Weekend & Evenings by Appointment
