This article is Part 1 of a 3-part series on heat load calculations and proper HVAC sizing by Drew Tozer for HVAC Know It All. Read Part 2 & Part 3. Drew’s book “Feel-Good Homes: How to choose the right heat pump for a...
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This article is Part 3 of a 3-part series on heat load calculations and proper HVAC sizing by Drew Tozer for HVAC Know It All. Read Part 1 & Part 2. A Common Factor, Then a Theory When I was completing energy assessments for homeowners, I...
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HORSESHOES, HAND GRENADES, AND HEAT LOADS: THE ART OF GETTING CLOSE ENOUGH Heat pump sizing comes in intervals of 6,000 BTU/hr (half-ton) so close enough is the only reasonable goal for heat load calculations. Calculating heat loads down to a...
Read moreHow large an air conditioning system should you have for your home? The right answer isn’t, “As large as will fit and that you can afford.” An AC that is too large for the house it is supposed to cool down will encounter as...
Read moreA good air conditioner is a staple of your home, and while routine maintenance can make yours last a long time, sooner or later every AC unit needs to be replaced. Here in Portland, OR, spring makes an excellent time to replace an older...
Read moreA good air conditioner is a staple of your home, and while routine maintenance can make yours last a long time, sooner or later every AC unit needs to be replaced. Here in Portland, OR, spring makes an excellent time to replace an older...
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If your air conditioning system is on its last legs, it’s important to start planning now for a replacement. Sometimes it can be easy to tell if your AC is on its way out, but other times it can be challenging to determine if you need to...
Read more✕ Homeowners consider a variety of factors — pricing, equipment brands, the contractor’s reputation, and more — when making HVAC equipment purchase decisions. But which factors do they typically consider the most...
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Losing power can quickly turn a normal day into a stressful one. Nearly 34 million households suffer from total power loss at least once per year, according to the United States Census Bureau. A home generator keeps the lights on and...
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So, the temperature is dropping, the heat kicks on, and bang–suddenly you’re left standing in your living room shivering, wondering what went wrong. Yep, it’s the dreaded furnace. But before you panic about your wallet or...
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So you are looking to invest in a heat pump. You are not alone––many Americans are making the switch. Why? For starters, heat pumps are generally more efficient than a traditional heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)...
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