Unfortunately, more than half of HVAC systems in US homes do not perform to their rated efficiency as result of installation.
Ask AC contractors bidding for your business if they follow ENERGY STAR® Quality Installation Guidelines to ensure that you are not buying just piece of equipment except a properly installed heating and cooling system that provides comfort and efficiency...
Will you match the equipment for my home using Manual J Heat Load Calculation..
Will your engineering and system design maximize my efficiency and performance..
Will you inspect the fuse box for proper wiring, wire size and breaker size..
Will you make modifications recommendations about my existing ductwork that will improve the performance of my AC..
Will you modify my return air grill to increase return air performance and airflow..
To size your new system, the contractor should calculate your home's heating and cooling loads using Air Conditioning Contractors of America Manual J or equivalent..
²Your contractor should provide Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute certificate to document that your system was matched..
³Duct sealing is essential to the operation of your heating and cooling system, it's most cases it's recommended that total duct leakage be no more than 20%...
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