by High Performance HVAC | Heil HVAC Reviews, Package Unit Reviews |
Heil Package Unit Reviews - Heil package units come in different configurations from hybrid heat pumps with gas heat for year-round conditioned air to air conditioners with gas furnaces to air conditioner only with optional electric heat, heat pump with gas backup heating (technically referred to as dual fuel) and lastly the heat pump package unit with electric backup heat. Heil package units are produced primarily for use in residential and light commercial applications. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Gas Furnace Reviews Index, Heil HVAC Reviews |
Heil QuietComfort VS95 Gas Furnace Reviews - The Heil VS 95 Gas Furnace is Energy Star rated and is rated 95% AFUE for efficiency. This is the top of the line for Heil gas furnaces and since Heil is owned by ICP which is owned by Carrier’s parent company I would expect some good research and development by one of those companies before they release any products especially gas furnaces.
This model of the furnace has been changed. This is an archived review of this particular furnace may or may not be available.
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by High Performance HVAC | Gas Furnace Reviews Index, Heil HVAC Reviews |
Heil Gas Furnace Reviews - Heil has a wide range of gas furnaces ranging from 80% AFUE to 98% AFUE with the top of the line Heil being a modulating gas furnace. Their gas furnaces can be matched with a heat pump condensing unit for a dual fuel heat pump system that some manufacturers call a Hybrid heat pump system. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Heat Pump Reviews, Heil HVAC Reviews |
Heil DX 1300 Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Heil is lean on listing features for their products. This can be good as Heil does not embellish their products with overblown and hyped descriptions. The Heil DX 1300 heat pump is rated at 13 SEER and is Heil’s economy version Heat Pump. The compressor in the Heil DX 1300 heat pump is a scroll compressor that has a sound blanket for quieter operation.
The unit looks attractive and is simple in design as well as features. You may now recognize this model as the Performance 13 Heat Pump.
Heil’s listed features for the DX 1300 heat pump are: (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Heat Pump Reviews, Heil HVAC Reviews |
Heil Heat Pump Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Heil offers heat pumps with efficiency ranges from 13 SEER 7.2 HSPF to 19 SEER 10 HSPF. Heil heat pumps come with better than average warranties giving the consumer more confidence in Heil quality and durability.
Top-of-the-line Heil heat pumps include a communicating system where the heat pump condenser and the air handler communicate via the thermostat. For this feature to work you will need to match the air handler with the heat pump condenser and use the Heil communicating thermostat. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Conditioner Reviews, Heil HVAC Reviews |
Heil Air Conditioner Reviews - Consumer Ratings - Heil air conditioners range in size from 13 SEER to 19 SEER for efficiency levels and mainly come in sizes to fit most residential and light commercial applications. If you purchase the top-of-the-line system or any type of system, it is better to match the indoor and outdoor units especially with these new communicating types of air conditioners and gas furnaces out today. Some features of Heil air conditioners are: (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Air Handlers |
With proper maintenance, you can avoid common air handler problems
Common Air Handler Problems - Everyone loves to be comfortable, so when there is a problem with the HVAC system, we can become very uncomfortable. The air handler in the HVAC system has electrical and mechanical components inside it that can experience problems from time to time. Some of the most common problems with air handlers can help you identify the problem and possibly fix the issue — many common air handler problems you can avoid with regular air handler maintenance.
Although some of the issues listed will need the attention of a professional HVAC technician to repair the air handler, after all, an HVAC technician will have all the tools and likely the parts available to make a fast and efficient repair. Furthermore, since every air handler is different it is possible the problems described here do not apply to your situation.
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by High Performance HVAC | Buyers Advice |
Two-Stage Gas Furnace Buyer Tips - Two-stage gas furnaces make up over 30% of all gas furnaces installed in residences in the USA. Two-Stage gas furnaces are more efficient than single-stage gas furnaces in most cases. When purchasing furnaces always check the ARI website for and efficiency ratings and comparisons. (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Refrigeration |
What you will learn from Refrigeration Pressure Switches
- A question from one of our readers - What are refrigeration pressure switches and how pressure switches protect the refrigeration circuit.
- All about high-pressure refrigeration switches
- All about low-pressure refrigeration switches
- Benefits of refrigeration pressure switches
- Refrigeration Pressure Switch Settings
- Refrigeration Pressure Switch Wiring Diagram
- Lots of related links to help you learn more
Richard - What are pressure switches used in refrigeration circuits and how do pressure switches protect the system from further damage? (more…)
by High Performance HVAC | Refrigeration |
Variable Speed ECM Condenser Fan Motors are used in condensers for the high efficient models so that the fan speed for the condenser can be modulated according to the load of the system. The ECM variable-speed fan motors are used in condensers that have a modulating compressor. They are also used in condensers that have two compressors or two-stage compressors. The ECM motor adds to the efficiency of the system by modulating the condenser fan motor. The speed matches the compressor that runs based on demand. (more…)
