HVAC System Design

The Big Idea Behind HVAC System Design

So often, we get used to thinking about a home, store, office building, or any other structure as its component parts. For instance, when you head out to do some shopping, you see the open space that houses cash registers and products. You may know, in a distant sort of way, that there are also offices and storage/warehouse space that help support the business’s operations, but since they’re out of sight, they’re out of mind. As a homeowner or business owner, however, it’s important to think about your home/building as a whole, not just a collection of connected spaces, when you’re thinking about basic operational needs. 

The idea behind the best HVAC system design is that your space is treated as a whole, not just component parts. In doing so, your local HVAC technicians can set up a system that provides ample heating and cooling throughout your home or business without sending your utility costs through the roof. The overarching idea is that, by looking at the structure as a whole as well as the component parts, it is easier to make a more efficient and effective HVAC system. 

Want to know more? Connect with the Davis Heating & Cooling team for individualized services and guidance in Flemington, NJ, and surrounding areas. 

Big Benefits to Comprehensive HVAC System Design

It’s commonly thought that HVAC system design is restricted to businesses and commercial properties, but it certainly doesn’t have to be. The benefits are the same whether applied to a full shopping mall or a single-family home — and the benefits aren’t limited to just the enjoyment of a higher efficiency system! Here’s why we recommend and provide custom HVAC system design:

Improved Comfort

The biggest benefit of HVAC system design is that you’ll be able to trust that spaces are heating and cooling appropriately — meaning no awkward super-cold patches in your office, or rooms of your house that are positively sweltering all summer. HVAC system design helps ensure that each room or space is set up with the right combination of insulation, ductwork, air returns, and registers to bring the room to the desired temperature and keep it there. With an HVAC system designed purposefully for your space, the ambient temperature can stay where you want it throughout each room or portioned-off space. 

This can include elements like additional insulation and the purposeful dispersal of vents to make sure the heated and cooled air ends up where it’s most needed. For example, in a multi-story home, you may not need to be able to pump as much warm air into the upper level because heat rises. However, you’ll still want plenty of cool air to move through the house during warmer months. HVAC system design takes these factors into account during design and installation. The result is improved comfort for everyone because the air is more evenly distributed throughout, rather than collecting in uneven patches, and it’s distributed in a way that makes sense for the season and the structure. HVAC system design is an ideal way to enjoy better comfort throughout the entirety of your home or commercial property. 

More Efficient Airflow

One of the most common reasons an air conditioner or heater doesn’t work as well as they should is not because they need maintenance. While regular HVAC maintenance is important for the ongoing health of your furnace and air conditioner, that maintenance isn’t necessarily going to have a huge impact on overall function unless the technician finds damage that needs to be repaired. If you want more efficient airflow (and you do), the answer doesn’t lie in maintenance alone; you need HVAC system design first to provide that efficient airflow, which can then be upheld over time with HVAC maintenance. 

The big reason we place so much value on a more efficient airflow is not only for better temperature comfort, but also because it means your HVAC system won’t have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature. With the proper set up of insulation, ductwork, and HVAC equipment, it takes your system a lot less effort to get a space appropriately cool or warm. It also takes a well-designed system less energy to maintain that temperature. 

Reduced Environmental Impact

Heating and cooling options have come a long way over the years, but they do still have some impact on the environment, however small. Investing in HVAC system design is a great way to further reduce the environmental impact of your home’s or business’s heating and cooling needs. The big reason a custom system that has gone through the HVAC system design process is because of the improved efficiency, as we’ve already talked about. A more efficient system uses up less fuel and requires less electricity to operate because it can maintain the ambient temperature without kicking on as often or staying on as long. In addition to that, though, there’s the ongoing fact that a more efficient system will last longer and need less work done. 

Better Return on Investment

Getting full HVAC system design work and installation done is going to cost more than your typical furnace or air conditioner installation. But it’s well worth that upfront cost because of the return you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come. As we’ve already touched on briefly, HVAC system design helps make the whole system more efficient. First of all, this means you’ll spend less on utility costs because the system will need less electricity and less fuel than a non-efficient system. In addition to that, a more efficient system means there will be less strain on the system over all. Assuming you keep up with regular HVAC maintenance, the efficiency will mean there is less strain on your system, which cuts down on damage that will call for costly repairs down the road. And then, because your system doesn’t have to work as hard to provide appropriate temperatures, you can reasonably expect all of your HVAC equipment to last longer — sometimes to a magnitude of years longer than a non-efficient system.

Then, as if that wasn’t enough of a return on your initial investment, there’s also the appraisal value and resale benefits to consider. No, we don’t mean re-selling the HVAC system itself. Instead, we’re talking about the value a good HVAC system design can have for your home, business, or commercial building. It can add more to the appraisal value of your property, and can also help boost resale value when you eventually choose to sell. 

Cleaner Air

For many businesses and homes with a resident who has respiratory concerns, air quality is a big concern. The good news is that HVAC system design can take this into account from the start, making it much simpler to get a system that removes contaminants and provides cleaner air. First of all, purposeful HVAC system design means you can add in air purification technology to one space, multiple rooms, or simply bolster the air filtering for the system as a whole. In addition, the efficiency of the ductwork often means that there are fewer opportunities for dust, pet dander, outdoor air pollution, and other airborne contaminants to filter into your HVAC system. 

HVAC system design is also a good way to protect your home. A big element that many homeowners and business owners forget to consider is the damage done by humidity, mold, and fungi — something that is a pretty prevalent concern here in New Jersey. Most HVAC systems have some level of humidity control, but HVAC system design ensures that your system will offer the right amount of drying or moisturizing effects based on the local climate. For commercial properties that see higher levels of activity, especially gyms, your HVAC system can even help account for humidity added to the air via perspiration and similar causes (especially for gyms, yoga studios, and so on).

Increased Control

In some instances, especially multi-home properties and commercial buildings, it’s important to be able to segment an HVAC system and provide independent controls. Think, for example, of an apartment complex. Each unit will want to have total control over their home’s ambient temperature, which can be hard to do if someone in an upper unit wants it cooler, but the unit below them keeps their rooms roasting hot. A purposeful HVAC system design takes factors like that into account and helps give increased control to each segment of a property. Even in a residential home, HVAC system design can give you greater flexibility to control temperatures in different rooms or “zones” in your home. 

Overall, the idea behind HVAC system design is to make sure your heating and cooling needs are met with the best level of energy efficiency, cost effectiveness, and flexibility that your property needs. Want to learn more? Connect with Davis Heating & Cooling for more details and to arrange a consultation for your Flemington-area property.

How the HVAC System Design Process Works

During an HVAC system design, our experienced technicians will work with you to ensure the needs and concerns for your property are all handled accordingly. It starts with understanding your space and your concerns before creating a layout for ductwork and vents. During this process, we will also go over different insulation options and the variety of HVAC equipment options available to help you determine what will provide the best function for value based on all of your needs. 

Sounds like a lot, right? It doesn’t have to be! Our HVAC team is experienced with system design. We even have technicians who are experienced in sheet metal fabrication so we can handle custom ductwork needs without the price tag that usually goes along with that service. Basically, we handle every step of the process, from the initial HVAC system design to the installation, so you can enjoy a better finished product.

 

HVAC System Design for Existing Structures

While it’s easiest to handle any HVAC system design while a property is still under construction, it’s not limited to new builds only. Our on-staff sheet metal fabricators, along with the rest of our talented team, gives us the flexibility needed to retrofit adjustments or expansions to your existing HVAC system. We have experience working with HVAC systems in everything from single-family homes to expansive commercial properties. The idea behind custom HVAC system design is to give you better control over your heating and cooling needs — without needing to start from scratch in a brand new property. If you have an existing property that needs HVAC help, reach out and see how our experienced team can bring the solutions you need.

 

As experts in the field, backed by the industry’s latest technology and design methodologies, the Davis Heating and Cooling team has provided hundreds of local clients with custom-designed HVAC systems, ensuring optimal functionality and efficiency. Our technicians are trained and skilled in custom sheet metal fabrication, allowing us to upgrade and retrofit practically any brand of commercial HVAC equipment. Davis Heating and Cooling custom manufacturing team strives to ensure your system is energy efficient and fully functional.
As respected and sought-after experts, we’ve created custom ventilation and exhaust systems and special fabrication for hundreds of local clients.
We like to think that no job is too big for our hard-working, experienced team. Once your product is done, we proudly offer to install the system for you, ensuring that it is fully functional and meets or exceeds your expectations.

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