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How High Will SEER Go?

An ACHRnews story covers the topic quite well.  The do not mention price however which needs to be considered in comparison to energy costs.  While a 23 SEER unit may be a good idea in Texas, it just will not pay for itself in Minnesota right now.  With advances in sales volumes and increased energy […]

Written by HVAC-Direct Team on August 8th, 2006 with no comments.
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HVAC-Direct: Payback analysis of your new higher efficiency furnace, AC, or Heat Pump

HVAC-Direct: Payback analysis of your new higher efficiency furnace, AC, or Heat Pump
Assessing Your Payback on a High Efficiency Equipment Purchase

HAVE LEGITIMATE EXPECTATIONS
In this era of ever rising energy costs which far outpace the inflation rate,
many new customers have entered the HVAC marketplace looking for new
equipment. In an effort to gain those new customers attention […]

Written by HVAC-Direct Team on January 25th, 2006 with 1 comment.
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Effect of Thermostat Setpoint on Heat Loss

The graph below shows the effect on the delta T (temperature difference) between room set point and outside on heat loss. The energy savings is much greater during the shoulder months of the heating season, and less pronounced during the coldest time of the year. This graph is only effective for a heating load, as […]

Written by HVAC-Direct Team on January 25th, 2006 with no comments.
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