Ventilation | Air Conditioning Katy, TX
HVAC is the acronym for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. To the public, ventilation is a poorly understood area. Actually, ventilation encompasses a larger field than you would expect. For example, in an energy efficient home, ventilation is essential to maintain good air quality. New homes typically use air sealing technologies to increase the home’s energy efficiency by reducing air leaks. Unfortunately, they are so well sealed, that air contaminants are unable to escape without a dedicated system for proper air quality. Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning NATE certified technicians have the expertise to assure a proper installation which includes proper ventilation. Give us a call for your questions about heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX.
Types of Ventilation
There are three types of ventilation you can use to improve your home’s air quality – natural ventilation, local ventilation, and whole-house ventilation.
Natural Ventilation
Natural ventilation, or air leakage, occurs as air moves in and out of cracks and gaps in a home. Before the growing trend for energy efficiency, air leakage was sufficient to dilute the air contaminants present in a home. This prevented air contaminates from accumulating inside the home. Today’s home ensures cracks and gaps are sealed to improve efficiency and save energy, but at the potential loss of your health. This is the reason a balance providing proper air ventilation along with energy efficiency is essential to maintain a healthy, yet comfortable environment. Our technicians have the skills to provide the professional services you require for your home’s heating and heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX.
In addition, natural ventilation can also be provided by opening doors and windows, although very few persons “air” their home anymore. It is a practice recommended when weather permits, not only will your home be healthier for it, the fresh air will smell nice too!
Local Ventilation
Local ventilation uses exhaust fans, such as those in the bathroom or kitchen to remove air contaminants and moisture when cooking or showering, for example. It can also improve the effectiveness of natural and whole-house ventilation.
Whole House Ventilation
Whole house ventilation is the most effective choice for improving air quality uniformly throughout the home.
Ventilation for Cooling a Home
Ventilation with air is an inexpensive means of cooling down buildings by removing heat buildup. It often uses ceiling fans, whole house fans, window fans and local ventilation, While it works well in areas with cooler climates, it is not an effective choice in hot, humid climates. However, in hotter climates natural ventilation and attic fans can be used in the attic to help reduce the cost of your home’s air conditioning in Katy, TX, while improving your comfort.
Moisture Control
Controlling moisture begins with air sealing and the insulation of the home. Ventilation works together with moisture control. Unfortunately, the basement is an area seldom prepared for moisture control, unless it is finished. The basement should also be insulated, and proper moisture control provided. When constructing a new home, ensure a proper system for managing water around the foundation is provided.
Duct System
The duct system is a network with branching pipes, which deliver the air from your home’s heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX to each room.
When the ducts supplying your home’s heating and air conditioning system leak conditioned air into areas that are not heated or cooled; it drives up the cost of energy for your home. And affects your comfort. Ducts should be periodically inspected for broken seals in order to ensure your living space receives the benefits of the energy being used. In addition, insulated ducts will save you even more money on the cost of energy. Our technicians can provide the expert services you require for your heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX.
Sealed and insulated ducts are not the only aspect affecting them. Proper design is essential in assuring the correct balance of the flow for air return, and the supply. In addition, this includes a properly sized air return. These factors require a qualified HVAC technician to ensure a proper installation of heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX.
Contact Cypress Heating and Air Conditioning for duct sealing, duct repair or other services for heating and air conditioning in Katy, TX. You can rely on our HVAC technicians’ expertise to provide first quality, professional HVAC services for residential and commercial applications. We serve Katy, Plano and the surrounding areas, and are a member of the BBB with an A+ rating.
