Portable air conditioner units are becoming more popular, especially in apartments. Still, when most people only talk about the standard window air units or modern central air, you might wonder if a portable AC is any good. The truth is, a portable AC unit is perfect...
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What Size Air Conditioner Do I Need for My House?
The bigger the air conditioner, the better it will work to cool your home, right? This common misconception has gotten many homeowners into trouble when trying to figure out what size air conditioner is best for their home. Air conditioners that are too large for your...
Why You Should Get Your HVAC Duct Design Right
You already know it takes a lot of forethought and planning to set up your next building project for success. Between the permitting, architectural design, MEP design, and everything else that goes into a new build, there are a lot of hats to wear — so...
Why Do I Need a Heat Load Calculation Service?
A heat load calculation is a complicated mathematical process used to measure a number of variables inside a building in order to determine the best possible design for the HVAC system for that building. Heat Load Calculation Service Getting a heat load calculation service by a...
Reasons to Consider Heat Load Calculations for Basements
A heat load calculation is a complex calculation that measures heat gained and lost from a building or room, and based on this calculation the proper HVAC system is recommended for that building or room. Choosing your HVAC system based on the heat load calculation will...
Why are Heat Load Calculations for Restaurants Important?
In most cases, the highest cost for the maintenance of a restaurant will be in the heating and cooling. You may not have considered it, but due to their complex designs and high energy consumption, restaurants require a very delicate, custom designed HVAC system to maximize...
What Are Heat Load Calculations?
Heat load calculations are complicated measurements which gauge the amount of heat that is built up within a building. This calculation is then used to suggest the proper HVAC system for that building. In making the heat load calculation, a specialist will consider four main sources...
The HVAC Load Calculation Formula Explained
The design of a home’s HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) system is directly related to that home’s energy efficiency. The better the design of the HVAC system, the less energy you will use and the lower your monthly bills will be. On the flip side,...
Why a Manual N for Commercial Load Calculations?
The Manual N for commercial load calculation is designed to instruct contractors and others on how to meet the complicated new heating and air conditioning requirements for commercial buildings. This manual treats in detail all that you will need to know, including the latest developments in...