There are many times homeowners feel if they buy a bigger unit it will run less, last longer, use less electricity, and keep their house more comfortable. According to the Home Energy Magazine, studies actually show that 1/3 to 1/2 of home HVAC systems do not work because they are oversized!
The most common error — dating back to the dawn of the HVAC industry — is putting in systems with too much capacity. This Old House
What Is The Load Calculation Process
When you are ready for a new HVAC system, make sure the “Comfort Advisor” who comes to your home takes the time to perform a Load Calculation, which is required by City Code. This is where he will:
- Measure the size of your windows
- Measure all the openings in your home
- Measure your ceiling height
- Take note of the direction the front door faces
- Take note of the number of occupants
- Take note of other sources of heat gain in the home
- And will factor your insulation in the walls and attic of your home.
Make sure this person who is sizing your equipment doesn’t GUESS!
At Gary’s we always perform a Load Calculation to make sure your home will have properly sized equipment to ensure comfort, lower utility costs, proper humidity, long system life, and a quiet system you will enjoy many years.