Split Systems for Residential HVAC
In our last post, we gave an overview of terms that you might hear concerning residential HVAC systems. This week, we decided to dive deeper into one of the four most common systems to provide more insight.
Standard Split Systems
When it comes to residential HVAC systems, the standard split system is the most popular. It consists of two parts. There are two components: one inside and one outside your home. You
can split these components to suit your climate.
Furnace and air conditioner component
The furnace cabinet uses refrigerant to heat exchange through copper lines, which means the copper evaporator coil does much of the work inside the furnace cabinet. A furnace is usually a gas furnace, and they can vary in efficiency, which makes them adaptable to your climate.
Heat Pump and Air Handler
This HVAC system is ideal if you live where freezing temperatures are not expected. The system doesn’t use an air conditioner for cooling and a furnace to heat the house, and the heat pump is used to perform both functions. The heat pump’s versatility is impressive, and can also work in reverse. Although it looks almost the same as an air conditioner, the heat pump can reverse the temperature of the outside air handler and replace a furnace.
Furnace and Heat Pump
This option may be recommended if you live in a freezing climate. The heat pump has two heat
sources, and the heat pump will heat the water when it is cold or moderately cold, and the heat
pump will turn on the furnace to provide additional warmth if it gets below freezing. Next, we will
discuss ductless split systems, and in the next post, we will also discuss packaged systems and
geothermal systems.
Contact us for more information on your Springfield, Virginia, HVAC system.