Importance of HVAC Load Calculation

The HVAC load calculation of the system in your Charleston, South Carolina, home or office building is one of the most critical aspects of installing a new system. Without sufficient load calculation, your heating and air conditioning system will run inefficiently and cost you a lot of extra money every month.

What Is Load Calculation?

The process of HVAC load calculation involves assessing several factors within the building. These factors may include insulation in every floor, daytime heat gain, the floor plan and layout, the number of doors and windows, how many people live in the home, the number of stories, and the square footage. Each of these factors impacts your heating and cooling needs, so a trained HVAC technician will assess them all before making recommendations.

Right Style of Unit

If you’ve ever shopped for a new furnace or air conditioning system, you know that there are a variety of choices to make. After performing a load calculation, a skilled HVAC technician will recommend systems that will work best in your building. The top styles include packaged, central air, split, systems.

Split systems work well in larger structures since they offer more control over specific zones, while central air systems are most common in areas with high temperatures and humidity levels, while a packaged system will benefit those with limited space.

Correct Size of HVAC System

The other important factor of load calculation is determining the correct size for the HVAC system. Without load calculation, you could end up with a system that is too large, which will cost more to operate. An HVAC system that is too small will have to keep cycling on and off to keep up with the needs of the space, which is inefficient and expensive.

When you schedule an HVAC consultation with our expert technicians at M & B Heating & Air, we’ll always perform a load calculation. Give us a call us at 843-628-1775.

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