1. How to Choose a Suitable HVAC System
Allie Reaves

2. 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

3. How does it work?

4. 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: 31x22.75x inches, 134lbs
Evaporator: x17.5x20.75 inches, 37lbs
Line is 30ft
Requires 30Amps, 220 Volts
ENERGY STAR qualified

5. 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: x20.75x17.5 inches, 35lbs
Outdoor unit: x31x22.75 inches, 134lbs
Requires 30 amps, 24,000 BTU, 240 volts
SEER: 14
NOT ENERGY STAR certified

6. Energy Consumption/Safety
40% of all energy consumption
Energy Guide:
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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
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7. References
Suttell, R. (2006, November 02). Past, Present, & Future: HVAC. Retrieved from hvac.aspx (2015, September 29). 2 Ton 14 SEER R-410A Split System Package Air Conditioning System. Retrieved from 410A-Split-System-Package-Air-Conditioning-System-JS4BE-024KA/ (2015, September 29). Kelvinator Residential 2-Ton 14-SEER Central Air Conditioner ENERGY STAR. Retrieved from 024KA___?productId= &pl=1&Ntt=central+air+conditioners (2015, September 29). Installation Instructions. Retrieved from a3e4dc03a835.pdf