An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers.
Air handlers usually connect to a ductwork ventilation system that distributes the conditioned air through the building and returns it to the AHU. In some instances, with a ductless mini or multi-split the air handler may NOT require a duct system at all, therefore the name is ductless.
A Heat Pump Is An All-In-One Heating And Air Conditioning System That Works Year-Round To Keep You Comfortable.
During warmer months, a heat pump works as a normal air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside the home and transfers it to the outdoor air. In colder weather, however, the process reverses – the unit collects heat from the outdoor air and transfers it inside your home.
Even when the air outside feels extremely cold, the air still contains some heat. The heat pump pulls the heat from this cold outdoor air and sends it inside to warm your home. When there’s not enough heat in the outside air to meet the demand of the thermostat setting, an electric heater supplements the outdoor air to warm the home. Extremely efficient, this process produces two to three times more heat than the energy it uses.
However, keep in mind, if you do not use much heat and you are thinking about replacing your system, a heat pump is more expensive to purchase up front and you will only receive a return on the heating portion of your investment when the system is in the heat mode. Additional electrical requirements may also come into play when switching to a straight cool/electric heat system.
Question: What Company Makes The Best Air Conditioners?
Thomson Air Conditioning is a certified Daikin Comfort Pro and we prefer to install systems by Daikin.
However, air conditioning is a matured technology so most of the popular brands work pretty well. Many of them use parts made by the same manufacturers. So for many of our customers, the main considerations are the initial price, warranty, attractiveness, noise, etc. Some manufacturers offer anywhere from a 10-12 year warranty on all parts while others may only offer 1 year.
Whatever manufacturer you choose, the most important consideration is the contractor you hire. For your protection, make sure you use a licensed contractor for your installation. A licensed contractor using best refrigerant practices and procedures can save you time and money!
You May Buy The Best System In The World But If It Is Not Properly Installed, You Will Actually Be Buying Nothing But A Big Headache For Years To Come.
Basically, Air conditioning systems move “heat” from inside your home to the outside. Almost all of our AC systems use airflow to achieve this. To get a more in-depth idea of how this happens, watch our video below, or read on…
Elementary, My Dear Watson!
The majority of home and smaller commercial air conditioning systems circulate a compressed gas refrigerant in a closed “split” system to cool and condition the inside air. The refrigerant has to be re-cooled and condensed, and outside air is the medium most often used to accomplish this.
The term “split” simply means that components are divided into inside and outside portions as opposed to being located together in a “package” unit. The refrigerants, widely recognized by the trademark “Freon” (which is a registered trademark of the DuPont company for refrigerants), help cool and dehumidify the inside air.
In a “forced air” system, an internal blower circulates the conditioned air through ducts to the rooms where the cooler air is needed. This crucial component, known as an air handler, plays a vital role in moving air efficiently throughout your home. Learn more about air handlers and their function here.
The air ducts generally run either below the ceiling and inside the rooms (conditioned air) or in the attic (unconditioned air). An outside fan pulls air across the external parts of the system to cool and condense the refrigerant.
Can I Get An Air Conditioning Repair Or Installation Quote Online During COVID-19 Social Distancing?
Yes! Thomson air conditioning is now bringing our 5-star service to you virtually through your video chat platform of choice!
Thomson Air Conditioning is an essential service provider that continues to provide excellent air conditioning system repair (AC Repair), heating and air conditioning installations, and commercial HVAC services even during the social distancing and quarantine orders regarding COVID-19.
Our #1 Goal Is To Help You Remain Comfortable And Maintain A Safe And Healthy Temperature In Your Home Or Business.
How Can I Get A Virtual Service Estimate For My HVAC System?
Just call Thomson Air Conditioning today at (562) 201-3014 to setup a virtual appointment. We understand your health concerns and we’ll do everything we can to get you the information you need and an accurate estimate for your A/C services. One of our technicians or customer service representatives will meet with you on the video chat platform of your choice (including Skype, Zoom, FaceTime, Google Hangouts, and more). If you don’t have one already, we’ll make it easy and point you to the easiest possible option. Once on the remote estimate call, we’ll direct you to show us what we need to view in order to build you an accurate service estimate.
After your virtual estimate is completed and you are ready to have the air conditioning system services done, we’ll work with you to schedule a time that works best for you to ensure minimal inconvenience and exposure. We’re all in this together!
Can I Get Remote Support For My Air Conditioning System Or Help Diagnosing A Problem?
A real member of Thomson Air Conditioning’s staff is ready to talk or meet virtually to answer your questions.
Yes! If we are able to help you to solve your minor issue over the phone, we’ll give it our best shot. Sometimes using a video chat or phone call to let a technician see or hear what is going wrong with your heating and cooling system can help us get a great idea of the services and parts needed to get you back up and running.
Please keep in mind that for your safety and to protect your investment, our staff will not instruct you to open any sealed air conditioning or electrical components or to begin work that would normally require a qualified HVAC technician.
Call Us Today To Setup An Air Conditioning Service Call!
Question: What Is VRV In Air Conditioning Systems?
What is VRV?
VRV is a technology patented by Daikin. It stands for Variable Refrigerant Flow and describes a technology that can regulate the flow of refrigerant based on the demand of the indoor conditions. This technology provides many options for both configuration and comfort. On a traditional system, the heating and cooling is either On or Off, but with VRV, we can send different amounts of refrigerant to different places in the home. This allows us to cool and heat different climate zones inside a space to any desired temperature. All without affecting the adjoining spaces.
In the world of HVAC, technology is constantly changing. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is not exactly a new technology, but it is new to the US markets. Certainly, it is new to the residential HVAC market here in Los Angeles and Orange County. Thomson Air Conditioning has gone to great lengths to harness this bit of tech for our customers. We have become your best choice for a Daikin VRV Installation Contractor. Thomson Air Conditioning employees have undergone extensive training to ensure that we can handle any VRV or VRF project. Whether you need a Sky Air (single zone) system that is more straightforward, or you need a full-scale, engineered VRV system (multi-zone), our team has what you need.
SEE OUR VIDEO POST ABOUT VRV PROJECTS HERE.
We are currently certified through Daikin as one of their select VRV Pro contractors. There are very few of us out there and if you are by chance looking to install Daikin VRV, VRF, or Sky Air equipment, please make sure that you use a contractor that is certified as a VRV Pro. These systems are highly intricate and do not install using conventional installation methods. Many practices used by uncertified contractors can lead to extensive problems with functionality, and yet with a proper installation, these systems can provide many years of dependable heating and cooling at a fraction of the energy consumption of conventional systems.
VRV/VRF systems can be as simple or complex as you would like them to be. They can consist of just a couple indoor units to handle some simple zoning, or they can consist of up to an almost unlimited number of air handlers and indoor pieces to handle as large of a project as you wish.
What makes these systems unique is their flexibility. Their ability to vary the flow of refrigerant allows them to capture added efficiency and transfer heat loads within the building that they are serving. This allows them to throttle up and down based upon the load and reach unparalleled efficiency rates. They can be metered separately so you can bill your tenants separately for their heating and cooling bills. They can be centrally controlled from one location as well as over the internet, while still allowing for each indoor space to be controlled independently. We have access to remote temp sensors and other pieces and accessories that will allow you to customize your systems in any way that you wish. They can be concealed, exposed, ducted or ductless. They can virtually serve any application that exists.
In many cases, we can provide you with a VRV system that will save you more energy over the course of the next few years that more than compensates for the installation cost. Often the VRV/VRF system that we design for you proves less expensive upfront than traditional system design.
Since we partner with Daikin, who is the worlds largest global HVAC equipment manufacturer, we can provide you with multiple case studies and ROI breakdowns that closely match the specifications of your unique project.
This is a truly amazing technology and an amazing way to achieve simply the BEST comfort and efficiency levels in existence today. Please contact Thomson Air Conditioning today, or call (562) 201-3014 to discuss your next project and see how we can help you achieve your goals.
