When you’re building a new house, there are many decisions that you will need to make about the finishes and design of the home. Many homeowners start to feel decision fatigue by the end of the process. One thing that you want to make sure you get right when building a new home is your HVAC system. This system is what will keep you comfortable moving forward in your new home. It is also the largest consumer of energy in your house. Hal Mechanical is here to talk about why you need to give your HVAC system a great deal of though when in the process of building a new house.
Life Expectancy of a Builder Grade AC Unit
There are many new home builders that will try and save money wherever they can to make the cost of the home as low as possible. Unfortunately, one of the places that they might try and cut costs is with the HVAC system. They might choose a system that isn’t as energy efficient as others. Sometimes, this is no problem for homeowners. However, if you are looking for a system that is a multi-speed or variable speed system that has a high SEER rating, this could matter for you. You are going to need to talk to your builder in advance so that they can make this upgrade before the system is installed. It is an investment that you might want to make as this can impact the cost to run your home and keep it comfortable for the next 15-20 years.
Proper AC Installation is Important
Another aspect of your new HVAC system to be aware of is going to come from installation. It it vital that the system is installed properly. It can make or break the results for years to come. If the system isn’t installed properly, it can leave you with nothing more than a headache as your system won’t work properly. Making sure you have an installation crew that is highly skilled at what they do should always be important. Repairs that come from poor installation could include:
– Rust: If you start to notice that there is rust on the plenum within the first year, you know that there is a problem. This can be caused by a significant air leak or humidity issues.
– Unleveled: The unit could be installed without making sure it is level. This can lead to problems with draining and humidity build up.
– Sheetrock: Sometimes, when an installer is rushing to get your system installed, they might forget that the Sheetrock needs to be cut out of the registers. This will leave those portions of the home without any climate control.
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If you are building a new house, you can lean on Hal Mechanical to make sure the HVAC system is installed properly and that the system is going to be an efficient one for you. We will handle all of it. Call us today!
