Building Science: HVAC Size

HVAC systems are almost always over-sized, making our homes  uncomfortable and inefficient. It is actually less efficient for an over-sized HVAC system to turn on and off all day, than a small system to run most of the time.

Short cycling also creates large floor-to-ceiling temperature stratification, and never fully warms the walls and furniture, making us feel cold.

Most importantly, the duct size required for large equipment to run efficiently is too large to fit properly in most homes.

If you have questions about the HVAC system in your home or are considering replacing or changing it, we encourage you to contact these local companies who helped us with our remodel:

Balance Point Home Performance

Web: www.balancepointhp.com
Phone: 530-477-0695

Ferguson Heating & Air

Phone: 530-272-104
Office: 819 Whispering Pines Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945

A&A Air-Conditioning

Web: www.aaheating.com
Phone: 530-273-1301
Office: 763 South Auburn Street, Grass Valley, CA 95945

Penrose Plumbing

Phone: (530) 477-6737
Office: 944 Mccourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA 95949-7401