Selecting the right heating and cooling system for your home can seem like a tough choice given the number of options on the market today. Luckily, advances in technology in recent years have created very efficient options which can heat and/or cool your home while saving a great deal of energy compared to more dated systems.
One way today’s HVAC units help optimize their efficiency is by offering variable speed fans which can heat and cool a home just as effectively while using less energy than older models. There are different types of fan motors, each with their own features, benefits and price points.
Our company has a passion for creating efficient home systems, and one way we do this is through expert installation of energy efficient HVAC systems. Our team of licensed, trained and professional technicians can help optimize your home’s efficiency through HVAC services, installation and maintenance of solar panels, installation of new doors and windows and ensuring your home has the ideal insulation, all with the goal of saving you as much in energy costs as possible.
Today we will discuss the different fan motor options in HVAC systems, how variable speed fans work and why they could be a good choice for your home.
We will start by discussing non-variable systems to establish a baseline for the discussion. Many think of an HVAC system as being either on or off, which is how a non-variable fan motor, better known as a single-stage or blower, system works. It is either completely on and blowing at 100% capacity or it is completely off and not functioning at all. These systems are the least energy efficient and tend to wear out quickly because of the constant throttling up and shutting down they go through.
A step up in terms of efficiency from a single-stage system is a two-stage fan motor. As the name implies, these systems have two speeds where they can operate; either fully on at 100% or running at about 70% of their capacity. The slight variability in their output allows the system to use less energy on occasion and ultimately save energy.
The most modern and sophisticated systems fall into the variable-speed category. These fans have the ability to run at many different output settings, all with the goal of keeping the temperature in your home right around the setting on the thermostat. By running at a lower output, the system can maintain a given temperature and use a lot less energy, and keep adjusting the fan capacity as needed in order to use the least amount of energy possible. These systems usually last the longest as well because the components are rarely stressed to the max.
Single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed systems all fall into different price categories, so ultimately a homeowner must decide if they want to save in the long run or purchase a lower priced unit up front. However, there are some rebates available for variable-speed units, and our team can help you determine if you are eligible.
Visit our website at https://www.clearefficiency.com/, contact us via email at info@clearefficiencyhome.com or give us a call at (916) 438-2532 today.
Sacramento, CA - Comparing Types of Variable Speed Fans by an HVAC Company
SYNOPSIS: This article will help explain the different types of variable speed fans available in HVAC systems, and which one might be best for your home, Single-Stage, Two-Stage, & Variable speed.
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Selecting the right heating and cooling system for your home can seem like a tough choice given the number of options on the market today. Luckily, advances in technology in recent years have created very efficient options which can heat and/or cool your home while saving a great deal of energy compared to more dated systems.
One way today’s HVAC units help optimize their efficiency is by offering variable speed fans which can heat and cool a home just as effectively while using less energy than older models. There are different types of fan motors, each with their own features, benefits and price points.
Our company has a passion for creating efficient home systems, and one way we do this is through expert installation of energy efficient HVAC systems. Our team of licensed, trained and professional technicians can help optimize your home’s efficiency through HVAC services, installation and maintenance of solar panels, installation of new doors and windows and ensuring your home has the ideal insulation, all with the goal of saving you as much in energy costs as possible.
Today we will discuss the different fan motor options in HVAC systems, how variable speed fans work and why they could be a good choice for your home.
We will start by discussing non-variable systems to establish a baseline for the discussion. Many think of an HVAC system as being either on or off, which is how a non-variable fan motor, better known as a single-stage or blower, system works. It is either completely on and blowing at 100% capacity or it is completely off and not functioning at all. These systems are the least energy efficient and tend to wear out quickly because of the constant throttling up and shutting down they go through.
A step up in terms of efficiency from a single-stage system is a two-stage fan motor. As the name implies, these systems have two speeds where they can operate; either fully on at 100% or running at about 70% of their capacity. The slight variability in their output allows the system to use less energy on occasion and ultimately save energy.
The most modern and sophisticated systems fall into the variable-speed category. These fans have the ability to run at many different output settings, all with the goal of keeping the temperature in your home right around the setting on the thermostat. By running at a lower output, the system can maintain a given temperature and use a lot less energy, and keep adjusting the fan capacity as needed in order to use the least amount of energy possible. These systems usually last the longest as well because the components are rarely stressed to the max.
Single-stage, two-stage and variable-speed systems all fall into different price categories, so ultimately a homeowner must decide if they want to save in the long run or purchase a lower priced unit up front. However, there are some rebates available for variable-speed units, and our team can help you determine if you are eligible.
Visit our website at https://www.clearefficiency.com/, contact us via email at info@clearefficiencyhome.com or give us a call at (916) 438-2532 today.
