Considering Purchasing a New Heating & Cooling System?
Buyers Guide
The North Carolina Alternative Energy Corporation, a non-profit organization, examined air conditioning
manufacturer's efficiencies versus the efficiencies that resulted after installation. they found the following:
90% of the units tested exhibited some sort of energy-wasting, comfort-robbing problem!
You Will Be in the Top 10%
Other significant HVAC industry comfort and energy-related surveys reveal*
Duct Leakage (93%)
Poor indoor air quality
Health and safety concerns
Drafts and uneven temperature
May DOUBLE HVAC portion of the energy bill
Oversizing (47%)
Doesn't run enough to wring out moisture
Air in sunlit & shaded rooms does not mix
Equipment typically noisier
Shorter equipment life
Incorrect Refrigerant Charge (75%)
Increased failure rate
Reduced moisture removal
Equipment typically noisier
Uneven temperature
Could add as much as 17% to operating costs
Incorrect Air Flow (70%)
Uneven temperatures
Poor moisture control
Noisy grilles and registers
Could add as much as 10% to operating costs
Problems Are Not Solved by Equipment Alone
Frequently Asked Questions
Even Air Flow Package
Install balancing dampers
Set/check cooling & heating air volumes
Install double deflection diffusers (optional)
Install new return air grilles (optional)
Reliability Package
Install new condensate drain as required
Refrigerant removal per federal guidelines
Provide customer training
Quality Control Audit (Top 10%)
Air Quality Package
Caulk with a lifetime duct sealant
Install filter change schedule
High-efficiency air purification (optional)
Easy-change filter grilles (optional)
Energy Savings
Complete system leak check before start-up
Charge to manufacturer's specs
Caulk with a lifetime duct sealant
Insulate suction line
Comfort Control
Install ease of use comfort interface
Correct grilles and registers as required
Set/check cooling and heating air volumes
Install double deflection diffusers (optional)
Green Package
Recycle all eligible materials
Dispose of old mercury control according to codes
Remove existing refrigerant according to codes
Precision system control
Safety First Package
Double insulated copper wire
Sunlight resistant wire ties
New low voltage wiring as needed
Mark all HVAC circuit breakers
Quiet Package
Vibration eliminators
Canvas duct connectors as required
Insulated air return(s)
Cross-break sheet metal
Install turning vanes as needed
Value of a Custom Design
A proper heat load calculation is the key to customizing your comfort solution
Why Custom Design?
Energy Star*
A good contractor will not Size your equipment solely on square footage.
Assume your existing equipment was sized properly.
Department of Energy**
It is the contractor's job to perform the correct sizing calculation for the home.
* * U.S. Department of Energy, Sizing Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Systems.
Problems Caused By Incorrect Sizing
Oversized
Higher installation costs
More breakdowns
Large temperature swings
Improper humidity control
Undersized
Constantly running
Higher energy costs
Shorter life
Reduced comfort
Contact Budget Heating & Cooling
Tired of sweating in the summer and freezing in the winter? Call us! Our professional technicians make sure all our clients are cool customers. Dial 256-840-5015 for professional heating and cooling services!