How Can Duct Replacement Help My HVAC System?

April 13, 2020

Unless you have extensive experience in HVAC service and maintenance, it might be somewhat difficult to gauge the benefits of certain practices, such as duct replacement, and decide whether or not it’s worth it for you to proceed. This particular step in the routine maintenance of your HVAC system is very important and provides many benefits. Duct replacement can help your HVAC system in a lot of ways, each of which will be discussed here. How Ducts Work and Why They Matter The ductwork in your HVAC system plays a major part in the distribution of air throughout your space. Supply ducts, also known as heating and cooling ducts, allow conditioned air to travel from your HVAC system into your living space, maintaining a comfortable temperature based on the settings you choose on your thermostat. Generally, one end of the duct will be attached to the HVAC unit, while the other ends reach each room that the HVAC unit is set to affect. Return air ducts then recirculate the air back toward the HVAC unit, where it is conditioned again to be released back into the given rooms by way of the supply ducts. This circular system allows the air...

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Heat Pump vs. Furnace

December 20, 2018

Here at Custom Comfort Air, we’re happy to provide Houston and surrounding cities, not only with high-quality climate control systems and service but also with expert advice for homeowners trying to choose heating and cooling options. One question that item comes up is, “Should I put in a furnace or a heat pump?” Let’s take a look at the consideration that goes into making that particular choice. One-Way vs. Two-Way The first thing you must consider is the fact that a furnace is a one-way system, meaning that it can only warm your home; it can’t cool it. A heat pump, which uses outside air and an electric heating element to regulate temperature, can provide both cooling and warming. On the other hand, if your home is already equipped with air conditioning units, you might need only a one-way addition rather than a two-way, all-in-one solution. Climate Furnaces are better at coping with temperatures below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat pumps are weak below this cutoff, but their ability to cool you down make them an attractive choice for our part of Texas, where sub-40 temperatures are rare and heat is the big enemy. Costs A traditional gas-powered furnace will typically...

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