HVAC design is a term that comes up a lot when discussing heating and cooling but is rarely defined. This is in part because the scope of the term changes depending on the context. Planning a residential AC system, for instance, is quite different than designing a ventilation system for a commercial complex.
What Does an HVAC Engineer Do?
To understand HVAC design, it helps to understand what an HVAC engineer does. At Pro Temp of Illinois, we perform HVAC installations for homes throughout La Grange and the surrounding areas. An engineer is responsible for planning those projects and then overseeing them. He or she must ensure that the configuration is appropriate to the home while confirming that resources are allocated appropriately.
Optimal Climate Control Through 3D Planning
Should a home have a heat pump or separate air conditioner and furnace units? An engineer will work with homeowners to answer questions like these as well as size the units. You neither want HVAC equipment that is too big nor too small. The core goal of design is to achieve an optimal temperature and humidity level at the best cost possible in the short term and over the long term. Modern HVAC design often involves upgrading the home in other areas to achieve ideal efficiency.
Optimizing Your Indoor Air Quality
Thanks to research by the EPA and other organizations, we now better appreciate the delicate balance between your heating and cooling and the air you breathe. Without optimal ventilation, indoor air will be more polluted than the outdoor air due to the high concentration levels of pollutants. Therefore, HVAC design must strike a balance between making a system efficient and introducing fresh air.
Expert HVAC Design
Pro Temp of Illinois has been serving Chicagoland for more than 20 years. Our team includes HVAC design experts as well as technicians who specialize in installation, repair, and maintenance of all manner of heating and cooling equipment. Contact us today to learn more about the services we offer and how we can help you achieve cost-effective heating and cooling.