{"id":591,"date":"2022-03-28T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-28T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/?p=591"},"modified":"2022-03-28T13:08:06","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T17:08:06","slug":"what-kind-of-ac-should-i-have-installed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/air-conditioning-service\/what-kind-of-ac-should-i-have-installed\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;What Kind of AC Should I Have Installed?&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Kind-of-AC-Should-I-Have-Installed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Kind-of-AC-Should-I-Have-Installed-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"two-techs-working-on-air-conditioner\" class=\"wp-image-593\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Kind-of-AC-Should-I-Have-Installed-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Kind-of-AC-Should-I-Have-Installed-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wcbutler.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/What-Kind-of-AC-Should-I-Have-Installed.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to keeping your home comfortable all year round, you have many options for climate control systems. And your air conditioner is a high priority, considering how hot and icky our summers can get. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But an air conditioner purchase is definitely not an investment you want to rush into. You want to carefully consider all the factors that go into getting a new AC system, and what type of system will best meet your specific needs and home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should also make sure you only trust a professional for your AC installation and other services. Going with an amateur or trying to install the system on your own can leave you with an improperly sized and\/or improperly functioning system. So, what are your options? Read on to find out! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2>Central Air Conditioner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The central air conditioner is still the most commonly found type of air conditioner in homes throughout our area, and really throughout the country. This is for good reason! Today&#8217;s models are highly efficient, making them an affordable cooling option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can even take it up a notch with the installation of an inverter central air conditioner. This system operates on variable fan speeds, meaning if you are having a mild spring or summer day, you don&#8217;t have to run the AC at &#8220;full blast&#8221; and therefore don&#8217;t have to use as much energy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Zone Control System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A zone control system is another great way to reduce energy expenditure and bring your cooling costs down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homeowners often think that to boost AC efficiency, they can just close off the vents to rooms where they really don&#8217;t need cooling. The thing is though, this doesn&#8217;t help your standard air conditioner work more efficiently. All it does is create a pressure imbalance, causing the system to actually work <em>less <\/em>efficiently, and accumulate wear and tear faster. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A zone control system is specifically set up so that dampers control how much air goes into certain rooms. It&#8217;s fitted for your specific home so it doesn&#8217;t drain as much energy. An even <em>better <\/em>option for this kind of efficiency, though, is the ductless system, which we&#8217;ll touch on in a moment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Heat Pump<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A heat pump system is set up very similarly to a standard, conventional central air conditioner. It operates the same&#8211;using refrigerant to pull heat out of your home and return chilled air <em>into <\/em>your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The difference is that in a heat pump system, the refrigerant process can be reversed so this system can provide effective and efficient heat, as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Ductless System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ductless system operates on heat pump technology but doesn&#8217;t require ductwork <em>and <\/em>each of its air handlers can be independently controlled from one another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means you get zone-controlled heating and cooling by default, and also help your indoor air quality and efficiency by default with the absence of ductwork. We&#8217;d love to talk to you more about these systems, so please give us a call! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>To schedule your professional <a href=\"\/air-conditioning\/ac-installation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AC installation in Roanoke, VA<\/a>, contact <a href=\"\/contact\/send-a-message\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W.C. Butler Heating and Air Conditioning<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are a number of options to choose from. 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