Carrier Fan Coil

One of the most common mistakes made when installing a central air conditioner is assumed that the higher the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio), the more efficient the system. Not so fast. Yes, plus the higher efficiency of the air conditioner, the better. However, one major factor is the evaporator inside (inside the coil). These coils are huge performance differences between them and the light of your air conditioning system shall be calculated in terms of air-conditioning system as a whole. The outdoor unit is one piece in the system

Consider the following performance measures.

A 14 SEER Lennox air conditioner combined with a C33-48 + indoor coil is operating at a combined system output of 13.0 SEER. Yet the same 14 SEER Lennox air conditioner combined with a C (A, C, D, E) + 36C34 running at 13.5 SEER. Again, the same 14 SEER unit will not achieve 14 SEER with an A (A, B) + W364 indoor coil or something similar. SEER rating higher than 14.5 and 15.0 can be achieved if the air conditioner is used in combination with a DC motor variable speed fan.

This variation in effectiveness is true in all brands, makes and models, 14 SEER Lennox was used only for purposes of illustration - I could choose any unit of Carrier, Amana, York, etc., and had the same differences in efficiency. The effects on efficiency due to the bobbin are even more pronounced in the systems of heat pump air conditioners.

So why an installer used a cooling coil decrease the effectiveness? There are several factors, including the main is that the higher the rating of the coil inside, the larger it is. A large unit can be more complicated to install and are often not used because of it. If this happen? In my opinion, not, however, since the chances of a consumer aware of this information is near zero, it happens quite regularly.

If you are considering installing a new air conditioning system or replacing the old, ask for a high efficiency coil. They cost about $ 45.00 more. You save your money in the first months.

Two other ways to increase the SEER of your air conditioning system are to have a TXV installed and TDR. A TXV or thermostatic valve modulates the flow of refrigerant gas inside the cooling system. A TDR or time delay relay, controls the timing of the tunnel inside to optimize the cooling and efficiency. Many manufacturers build TDR in their ovens, while thermostats also include good quality. Make sure your installer turns the action.

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