HVAC Systems
You hear lots of talk about SEER ratings on air conditioners. But what does it really mean? Any piece of mechanical equipment that has an efficiency rating is only going to perform at that level when installed under optimum conditions, which generally doesn’t happen in the field without a lot of effort.
The average installed efficiency of HVAC systems is only 60% of their rated capacity. This 40% balance means you have an opportunity to be more comfortable and spend less money on heating/cooling bills by repairing your existing system. Replacing the box (one piece of the overall system) won’t help you solve the problem, unless you address the entire system.
Installed Efficiency
- The Intro
- System Efficiency Ratio
- Increase the SERâ„¢ rating
Airflow Balancing
- A History Lesson
- Air Balancing Defined
- Why Air Balance?
- Question & Answer
Combustion Efficiency
- Can you trust the label?
- Go to the CO section
Ductwork
- Why fix the ductwork?
- What is a duct system?
- Do your ducts work?
- Can ducts be fixed?
- Duct Inspection Process


















