What Is the Best HVAC System for Greater Cincinnati Area Homes?

Whether you’re looking to replace your aging HVAC equipment, or need to select an HVAC system for your new Cincinnati home, National Heating and Air Conditioning can help. With more options to choose from than ever before it can be difficult to know which type of HVAC system is best for your home—but the key to your satisfaction is learning more about each one and basing your final decision on a number of important factors.

Furnace Features and Benefits

A new, high-efficiency furnace is a great addition to any home. The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) rating of a furnace represents the percentage of fuel that the appliance converts into usable energy. Many high efficiency models operate at close to 98 percent efficiency, with almost no waste. The benefits of a furnace installation include:

Ideal in any climate – Unlike a heat pump, which operates most efficiently in climates where temperatures tend to remain above 40 degrees, a furnace provides reliable, efficient heating in any climate.
Energy savings – A high efficiency unit burns less fuel than an older model furnace.
Lifespan – A furnace typically lasts 12 to 15 years or longer if well maintained.

Heat Pump Features and Benefits

A heat pump is a great alternative to a more traditional HVAC system. Rather than generating heat like a furnace, it heats and cools your home by transferring heat between the indoors and outdoors, using a combination of electricity and refrigerant. The benefits of a heat pump installation include:

High efficient – They are up to 300 percent efficient, since they transfer, rather than generate heat.
Dually functional – A heat pump provides year round comfort, heating your home in the winter and keeping it cool in the summer.
Increased Safety – There is no combustion, eliminating the risk of carbon monoxide buildup.

Geothermal Features and Benefits

A geothermal heating and cooling system works in much the same way as a heat pump, but rather than transferring heat from the air, it uses heat from the ground to maintain the ideal temperature in your home. A loop system is installed approximately six feet below ground, where temperatures remain around 60 degrees all year round. Water is continuously circulated through these loops, and heat gain is transferred to a unit in your home, compressed to a higher temperature, and used to heat your home in the winter. In the summer, heat is absorbed from the air in your home and transferred to the loop system underground. Benefits of a geothermal system include:

Eco-friendly – The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes geothermal as the most cost-effective, environmentally friendly source of heating and cooling on the market today.
Cost savings – A geothermal system is up to 400 percent efficient, using 25 to 50 percent less electricity than a conventional system.
Free hot water – During the cooling cycle, the heat removed from your home can be used to heat your water at no cost.
Increased comfort – More even heating with no bursts of hot or cold air, or uneven temperatures between rooms. A geothermal system also helps to dehumidify the air in the summer.
Quiet operation – Because there is no outside component, a geothermal system generates little to no noise.

HVAC Installation in Cincinnati

If your home is due for a new heating or cooling system, count on National Heating and Air Conditioning to help you select the best unit for your home’s individual needs. We take into account your home’s layout, heating/cooling load, and budget to make an informed recommendation for your HVAC replacement.

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