Heating and Air Conditioning

If you’ve done any research on home heating or cooling, you’re sure to have come across info on HVAC zones and zoned HVAC systems. In this article – and the accompanying video – we’re going to define the concept and give you some basic info on what it might mean for heating and cooling your home.

Simply: An HVAC zone is an area in your home in which you wish to have specific heating or cooling control. So, an HVAC zoning system is one that allows you to create custom areas within your home’s HVAC system. Continue reading →

Furnace flue pipes may not be something you’ve thought about before, but they’re an important part of your gas furnace system. It’s good to have an understanding of what they are and why they’re important … and how they match to your furnace efficiency. A furnace flue pipe (also known as a vent pipe or simply as a flue), vents the exhaust from your furnace to the outside of your home. Furnace exhaust is dangerous and so having the right furnace exhaust pipe is important.

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Now that winter is coming let us help explain the difference between AFUE & Furnace Staging. What is a multi-speed motor? What is a variable speed motor? Does this all sound complicated? It really doesn't have to be. Let us break it down so it is easy to understand.

Choosing the right type of air conditioning system can be overwhelming, but we're here to make it easy for you.  The most common AC system out there is a split system.  You probably have one, but don't even know it.  The split system has indoor and outdoor components working together to regulate the temperature in the living areas.  Refrigerant is compressed in the outside unit, known as a condenser or compressor, and transferred via a copper line to the inside unit, which delivers chilled air to the rooms through a duct system. HVACDirect.com has a large variety of AC systems to choose from. This video will explain the different system available at HVACDirect.com and how to make an educated purchase.  If you need more assistance, you can always call our experts at 1-800-397-1392.