Saturday, July 30, 2016

Challenges Faced In Air Conditioner Installation Edwardsville

By Robyn Lindsey


When making considerations about energy efficiency, a key aspect when setting up a new home is the type of heating ventilation and air conditioning system to install. Equally important to put into perspective is the air conditioning specialist being charged to accomplish the task. This is because its operating efficiency largely depends on the accuracy of air conditioner installation Edwardsville.

The component is made up many parts. Some of the main parts include pipes, vents, ducts, heating furnace evaporator unit, condensing unit etc. The unconditioned air is pumped to pass through the system to give a desired result on the moisture content, the amount of water vapour and the general reliability of air to create a conducive environment.

During a cold weather a Heat pump is used to warm the house. A heat pump is a device that transfers heat from one location to another. It has a boiler system which generates the heat. Cable ducts are connected to the boilers. The cables then run through all rooms along the walls and the ceiling board. Hot water will flow through distributing the heat.

In cases where the atmospheric temperature is high, indoors temperature is regulated using a cooling unit. This unit has Freon flowing through it; it is a liquid which rapidly absorbs heat causing it to evaporate by latent heat of evaporation mechanism. The cooling units are usually modified to dissipate heat by having large surface areas. During the cooling the system is also dehumidified.

There are two forms in which air conditioning is made possible; natural or forced mechanisms. Natural ventilation is achieved in the design stages. The house design should include adequate ventilation by leaving spaces for large windows and setting up ventilation vents at intervals. The vents should be a foot high. Forced air conditioning uses devices such as indoor fans which circulates air in a room.

The advantages of a system installed to a home are not limited to heating and cooling only. It conserves energy. Energy is not lost in the system as the heat dissipated is stored and later used for heating. The system also has thermostat which has a self-adjusting capability in relation to the weather of the day. This increases the comfort level to the occupants.

However, installing the system has some disadvantages such as the initial cost of the entire system is high. This can limit the number of people who can afford such a system. Moreover, the ductless air conditioners require a highly skilled manpower to set it up in a home. Since there are few specialists the cost of hiring them is very high which makes this profession a lucrative one.

Care should however be taken in the installation of the system into a home. Some cases have been reported of pipe leakages which causes massive destruction and pose a risk to the inhabitants of the buildings. This is because the water in the duct is usually superheated to generate sufficient heat. Regular maintenance checks should be conducted to ensure each component is in a good working condition to minimize the risk.




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