Your Residential HVAC System; Types, Considerations, and Finding the Right Contractor
One of the most important yet bothersome areas of service and repair for many homeowners is their HVAC system - heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Climate control systems; an important aspect of new construction, home renovation, and home repair certain to confront every home owner at one time or another. Because principles involved in air conditioner cooling heating systems vary, depending upon the type of cooling and heating system used, a basic understanding how each works is important. HVAC Unit Basics HVAC systems fall into one of two categories; local or central. Local heating is a type of ductless heating system; providing heat to a single, localized area. Local cooling heating sources include fire places, electric radiators, space heaters, window unit air conditioners, pellet and wood stoves, fans, etc. Central cooling heating systems distribute hot water, steam, or air throughout a structure. This is accomplished through a network of ducts or pipes, depending upon s