HVAC EQUIPMENT IN NEWPORT NEWS, VA

Electric air-source heat pumps, often used in moderate climates, use the difference between outdoor air temperatures and indoor air temperatures to cool and heat your home. Saving energy prevents pollution and by choosing an Energy Star and taking steps to optimize the performance of your heating and cooling equipment, you are helping to prevent global warming and promoting cleaner air while enhancing the comfort of your home. Energy Star Heat Pumps can be more expensive to purchase upfront, but the cost difference will be paid back over time through lower energy bills. When buying new heat pump equipment, sizing and installation are as important as the quality of your heat pump. You can get better heating and cooling performance at home with an Energy Star home insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing.

Furnaces are the most common residential heating system in the United States. Precision Heating and Air installs and services all types of furnaces, including oil, natural gas, LP gas and electric. Designed to deliver reliable and economical warmth, furnaces are used to provide heated air for forced hot air systems. Hot combustion gases created by burning oil or gas in the furnace are circulated through a heat exchanger. A blower fan blows air across the exterior of the heat exchanger, which is then distributed through duct work to the spaces to be heated. For optimal comfort and efficiency, a gas furnace can be combined with an electric heat pump in one dual-fuel system.

Boilers are the perfect heat source for your home's radiant system, innovative gas boilers and oil-fired boilers. They deliver consistent warmth without the noise and draft associated with forced air systems. The higher the AFUE percentage, the more energy-efficient the heating system is. When evaluating your home's heating and cooling options, efficiency and cost savings are important variables in your decision. Plus, if you prefer to be environmentally conscious, efficient heating and cooling systems can help by using fewer resources.

Ductless air conditioning systems provide advantages over standard HVAC systems, offering control similar to that of a zoned system, improved efficiency by emitting air without the reduction in cooling seen in ducted systems, and reduced noise. They also offer an effective solution for homes where adding duct work is too cost-prohibitive or impractical. Ductless systems can provide both air and heat, and though more costly than window units, are less expensive than heat pump systems. Talk to your Precision Heating and Air professional about whether a ductless system may be right for your home.

 Geothermal Heat Pumps - During the heating cycle, a geothermal system uses the earth loop to extract heat from the ground. As the system pulls heat from the loop, it distributes it through a conventional duct system as warm air. The same heat energy can also be used for a radiant floor system or domestic hot water heating. In the cooling mode, the geothermal system air conditions your home by reversing the heating process. Instead of extracting heat from the ground, it is extracted from your home and either moved back into the earth loop, or used to preheat the water in your hot water tank. Once the heat is removed from the air, it is distributed through the duct system in your home. The earth's steady temperature enables ground-source (geothermal) heat pumps to operate at highly efficient levels. Compared to other heating and cooling systems, a geothermal heat pump saves 30-70% on heat and 20%-50% on air conditioning.