Home Heating and Cooling – The Key to Comfort

Of the many characteristics that influence comfort in a home, heating and cooling are two of the most important concepts. In the humid, subtropical climate of central North Carolina, where summers are hot and winters can turn cold, having the right heating and cooling system is a critical part of living comfortably in the Piedmont Triad.

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Heating and Cooling Systems 101

Home heating and cooling systems are often referred to as HVAC for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. These represent the 3 primary functions of a residential system, controlling air temperature and humidity, while maintaining the quality of the air in the home.

Central vs. Local HVAC Systems

Heating and cooling systems may be classified as central or local. Central heating and cooling, the most standard method, involves a system that produces cool or warm air in one central area and then distributes it throughout the home.

Eanes Heating and Air Conditioning offers sales and service on a full line of Central Heating and Cooling Systems, including:

Central Heating Systems - Most central heating and cooling systems are classified as forced air systems, because they send air through ductwork for distribution. The ductwork can also contain products that filter or clean the air.

• Heat Pumps - Ideal for warmer climates, a heat pump is an efficient choice when you want mostly cool air and heated air only on occasion.
• Gas and Oil Furnaces - Eanes will help you to understand the pros and cons of each type of furnace, and the difference in the heating they provide.
• Radiant and Boiler Systems - Radiant systems create heat and deliver it using components such as radiators that distribute the heat into the home. Boilers are a traditional radiant heat source.

Central Cooling Systems - Whole-home air conditioning systems are central systems that rely on ducts to deliver cooled air throughout the home, providing cooling, ventilation, humidity control and even heating for single packaged systems. Air conditioning units cool refrigerants and deliver them to evaporator coils, which dissipate the refrigerant and blow cool air into ducts for delivery throughout the home.

• Air Conditioners - Very important in the hot, humid summers of central North Carolina, Eanes can help to explain the delicate balance between performance and energy-efficiency.
  

Local Heating and Cooling Systems - For smaller and intermittently used areas within homes such as garages, home theaters, and seasonal rooms, local heating and cooling systems produce warm or cool air at the location only where it is needed. Eanes can help you to determine if systems such as Room Air Conditioners and Duct-Free Split Systems are best for your need.

• Room Air Conditioners - Instead of delivering cooled refrigerant to a coil and then to ductwork, a room air conditioner contains all the components in a single unit and blows air directly into a room.
• Duct-Free Split Systems (DFS) – Not relying upon air ducts to route treated air through your home or office, these specialty products are added for a specific room where adding ducts is impractical. Available from Eanes in a variety of sizes and profiles, these easy to operate comfort systems can supply heating, cooling, or both.
  

Single Packaged Central Heating and Cooling Systems - Depending on the layout and "climate zones" of your home, a dual use unit may be the best fit for your particular needs.

Heating & Cooling System Components and Controls

• Fan Coils and Evaporator Coils - Very important for performance and energy-efficiency, Eanes will assist you in selecting the best for your needs.
• Controls and Thermostats - Whether its programmable controls to help deliver the most cost-efficient solution, or temperature control systems to ensure consistency, Eanes always puts comfort at your fingertips.

If you would like to take advantage of a free consultation and estimate on the best heating and cooling system for your specific needs, contact Eanes at 336.883.3903 or by email here.