How to Choose a Suitable HVAC System Allie Reaves

History Past: Fireplaces and stoves burning wood/coal HVAC allowed for bigger buildings 1861: 1st electric furnace 1885: 1st blast furnace charger 1901: 1st HVAC system 1902: 1st spray-type temperature and humidity system 1922: 1st centrifugal chiller 1944: 4 patents issued which made AC for skyscrapers possible 1989: Updated ASHARE standard 90.1 1990: Clean Air Act 2015: Energy efficient/clean air HVACs

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Lowes: Kelvinator Residential 2-Ton 14-SEER Central Air Conditioner ENERGY STAR $2,719.97 Corrosion-Resistant Attractive design Easy compressor and control access Long lasting reliability Protected from rain and snow Quiet Protected from high pressures Auto-reset feature 2 tons SEER rating: 14 Condenser: 31x22.75x22.75 inches, 134lbs Evaporator: 20.75x17.5x20.75 inches, 37lbs Line is 30ft Requires 30Amps, 220 Volts ENERGY STAR qualified

Home Depot: Kelvinator Residential 2 Ton 14 SEER R-410A Split System Package Air Conditioning System $2,760.21 Outdoor condenser, indoor cased coil, thermal expansion valve, 30ft line set AHRI Certified, ETL Listed Corrosion resistance Weather resistance Long lasting Quiet Efficient Used with new or existing forced air AC ready furnace 10 year warranty Evaporator: 20.75x20.75x17.5 inches, 35lbs Outdoor unit: 22.75x31x22.75 inches, 134lbs Requires 30 amps, 24,000 BTU, 240 volts SEER: 14 NOT ENERGY STAR certified

Energy Consumption/Safety 40% of all energy consumption Energy Guide: http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/c1/c1 9bae77-5ae0-4c52-9100-8fafee6d8323.pdf Safety Concerns: Only parts that came with the system can be used Must use refrigerant that came with system All others will damage it Must be installed by a trained professional to make sure that all regulations are followed and installed properly Failure to could cause major injury or even death due to electrification http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/22/22 8ec14f-dd42-4b24-9921-a3e4dc03a835.pdf

References Suttell, R. (2006, November 02). Past, Present, & Future: HVAC. Retrieved from http://www.buildings.com/article-details/articleid/3427/title/past-present-future- hvac.aspx (2015, September 29). 2 Ton 14 SEER R-410A Split System Package Air Conditioning System. Retrieved from http://www.homedepot.com/p/Kelvinator-2-Ton-14-SEER-R- 410A-Split-System-Package-Air-Conditioning-System-JS4BE-024KA/206084672 (2015, September 29). Kelvinator Residential 2-Ton 14-SEER Central Air Conditioner ENERGY STAR. Retrieved from http://www.lowes.com/pd_577358-1164-JS4BE- 024KA___?productId=999910107&pl=1&Ntt=central+air+conditioners (2015, September 29). Installation Instructions. Retrieved from http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/pdfImages/22/228ec14f-dd42-4b24-9921- a3e4dc03a835.pdf