{"id":19585,"date":"2022-05-23T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/knaufappliances.com\/?p=19585"},"modified":"2025-02-20T13:26:35","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T12:26:35","slug":"hvac-unit-components","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.knauf-industries.com\/en\/blog\/hvac-unit-components\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the best HVAC unit components"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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HVAC unit components<\/b> play a significant role in achieving durability and energy efficiency in equipment. As these two factors turn into minimizing economical costs, the importance of picking the right <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span> should not be underestimated.<\/span><\/p>

From our experience in designing and implementing <\/span>HVAC technical parts<\/span>, we provide a short guide in choosing reliable and efficient <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

What are the key <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>

Thermostat<\/span><\/h3>

This tool is in charge of helping users manage and control temperature, turning HVAC equipment on and off whenever it\u2019s necessary. While some can be programmed manually and others remotely, it\u2019s typically found in an accessible location.<\/span><\/p>

Heat Exchanger<\/span><\/h3>

Located within furnaces, it\u2019s directly actuated by the thermostat. During colder months, its role is to heat indoor air, so that it provides heating power within the building through ducts and vents.<\/span><\/p>

Evaporator Coil<\/span><\/h3>

This HVAC unit component is located next to the furnace, and, as opposed to the condenser coil, it works by cooling air from outside sources using the furnace\u2019s blower and refrigerant during warm months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Condenser Coil<\/span><\/h3>

Placed within what is known as a condensing unit, the condenser coil removes heat from homes by condensing refrigerant gasses into liquids.<\/span><\/p>

Combustion Chamber<\/span><\/h3>

Also known as a burner, it\u2019s among the key <\/span>HVAC unit components <\/span>in charge of heating cool air whenever warm temperatures are demanded using combustible materials.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Blower Motor<\/span><\/h3>

This piece of equipment is in charge of circulating cool and hot air across HVAC ductwork. Complete with a fan, it typically uses electricity and its power can be adjusted to each building\u2019s needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Which HVAC unit components are best suited to the job I am carrying out?<\/span><\/h2>

When it comes to choosing the right <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span> for a project, there are at least two concepts that must be taken into account:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Equipment efficiency:<\/b><\/h3>

While HVAC equipment is in charge of providing a comfortable environment all year round, it comes at the cost of using valuable energy resources, including electricity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This presents both an <\/span>economical <\/b>cost for users, as well as an important <\/span>environmental <\/b>impact. In fact, it\u2019s said that <\/span>55% of energy consumption<\/span> in US residential homes is directly linked to heating and cooling. <\/span><\/p>

As such, the goal when picking equipment should be to achieve<\/span> HVAC efficiency,<\/b> that is, to minimize energy consumption while guaranteeing temperatures remain comfortable.<\/span><\/p>

Technology developments, as well as improvements in generating more efficient materials, mean <\/span>energy losses<\/b> can now be <\/span>controlled <\/b>by picking the right <\/span>HVAC unit components. <\/span><\/p>

Maintenance<\/b>: <\/span><\/h3>

Maintenance operations and the possibility of developing durable and resistant <\/span>HVAC unit components <\/span>must also guide decisions when it comes to picking materials and equipment parts.<\/span><\/p>

Maintenance in <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span> implies a series of operations, from annual checks to filter cleaning, testing electrical components and connections, as well as guaranteeing thermostat settings remain in good shape.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Picking the wrong materials or design in <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span> might have a significant impact on how <\/span>resistant <\/b>the equipment is to problems such as <\/span>moisture or bacterial growth<\/b>, among others.<\/span><\/p>

In fact, the right components can <\/span>minimize maintenance processes<\/b> in HVAC equipment, while wrong choices in this area might unnecessarily complicate them and generate additional issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With these two important issues at hand, choosing the right <\/span>HVAC unit components <\/span>means looking into efficient and durable materials. This is where <\/span>EPP foam<\/b> comes in.<\/span><\/p>

Expanded polypropylene foam has long been hailed as the right material to achieve proper insulation, guaranteeing that energy losses are kept at a minimum.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

This is because of this material\u2019s extraordinary capabilities of staying stable over a wide temperature range.<\/span><\/p>

Installed on a variety of <\/span>HVAC unit components<\/span>, it insulates ducts and pipes in ventilation systems, as well as water heaters, pumps, filters, and motors.<\/span><\/p>

At the same time, EPP foam is extremely <\/span>durable <\/b>over time and resistant to a variety of scenarios, including protection against <\/span>moisture<\/b>, being water-resistant, and avoiding<\/span> mold, fungi, and rust.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>

Other additional benefits of EPP foam that benefit the HVAC industry include this material\u2019s <\/span>lightweight <\/b>nature, its high <\/span>strength-to-weight ratio,<\/b> and the phenomenal <\/span>acoustic insulation <\/b>it provides.<\/span><\/p>

HVAC installation costs and how to reduce them\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>

Reducing weight through the use of lighter materials can have a deep impact on your logistics and instalation costs. The weight reduction in ventilation units allowed Alnor to use only one person in the installation process, reducing significantly their costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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