FAQs About Variable Speed Technology

Royal Heating & Air is the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks. We use advanced tools and technology to help keep your systems running efficiently. One of those advanced methods is Variable Speed Technology. Due to industry-wide requirements, all new HVAC systems use some form of variable speed technology, but some units use a more advanced version of the technology than others. Read on to learn more about how variable speed technology works and the advanced options you can find in some systems. Call Royal Heating & Air to find out more about the systems we can install for you!

How Does it Work?

Variable Speed Technology allows HVAC systems to adapt to the home's temperature needs and adjust the output accordingly. Without variable speed technology, an HVAC system runs either at 100% on, or is off completely. This can use a lot of energy because your system constantly has to rev up to reach temperature after it has been off. The variable speed technology's purpose is to function at multiple capacity levels. This technology may be able to help lower your utility bills because it uses less electricity than a conventional motor.

On very hot summer days, the compressor can operate at 100% capacity to cool your house down to the desired temperature. When the temperature is milder, it can operate at a lower capacity (as low as 30%) to keep your home comfortable while saving on energy.

Variable speed technology is also very helpful in the winter, as it can help prevent the feeling that cold air is blowing through the vents. This works because the varying speeds allow it to control the amount of air blowing through the vents and into your home.

Energy Efficiency

When your HVAC system turns on from being shut off for a while, it sucks a lot of energy to reheat your home to the proper temperature. Variable speed technology allows your system to preserve energy by running continuously. The Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy reports that a motor that uses variable speed technology may use as much as 75% less power than a base model motor. (Source: https://www.energy.gov/eere/amo/variable-speed-low-cost-motor-residential-hvac-systems)

Variable Speed Advances

More advanced systems can sense the amount of air that is moving through the system and adjust to compensate for any inadequacies. For example, if you have a dirty air filter, if the air ducts are too small or too large, or if there are other issues within your HVAC, the variable speed technology can adjust the amount of airflow to keep your home feeling comfortable regardless of what issues your HVAC system may be experiencing.

Your Lake of the Ozarks System

Call the best HVAC company at the Lake of the Ozarks to learn more about the variable speed technology available in the systems we offer. Royal Heating & Air would love to take care of you and all our Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning needs. Contact us today!

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Variable Speed and How It Relates to HVAC Systems

Homeowners can benefit greatly with variable speed technology in their HVAC system. Variable Speed is found in all types of technology. It is what allows you to control the volume on the radio, adjust the speed on a treadmill, and even dim the lights. In this blog, Royal Heating & Air explains how variable speed technology is used in the HVAC industry and how this technology benefits you and your home.

What is Variable Speed?

Variable speed essentially refers to the fan motor inside the indoor part of an air conditioning unit. It moves cooled or heated air throughout the ductwork of your home. Unlike the conventional single-speed motors, a variable speed motor runs at a wide range of speeds to precisely control the temperature of your home.

HVAC and Variable Speed Technology

Having an HVAC system that uses variable speed technology:

• Reduces Temperature Swings
• Reduces Operating Noise
• Improves Dehumidification
• Increases the Efficiency of the System

9 Benefits of Variable Speed

There are many benefits associated with variable speed HVAC systems.

1. Longer run times at lower power.

This allows the temperature in your home to remain constant, which can help lower your utility bill.

2. Improved efficiency.

Variable speed HVAC systems are able to adjust, rather than just turn off and on as in a traditional system. These systems cycle less which will help lower cost.

3. Better dehumidification.

Because the system runs at a lower more constant speed, the heat pump can remove more moisture from the home. 

4. Better comfort.

The system is able to control the temperature and humidity in the home. It also has extra capacity during extreme hot or cold weather conditions.

5. Great for zoning.

The variable speed system can communicate with the control and the rest of the system, determining which zones need more or less, and act accordingly.

6. Easier on the equipment.

Because variable speed systems do not constantly turn off and on, it is easier on the unit as a whole.

7. Reduced risk of oversizing.

Due to how the variable speed HVAC systems are designed, homeowners will not notice the difference if the unit is oversized.

8. Quieter because it runs in lower stages.

Variable speed HVAC systems run on a low speed for a long period of time. This will reduce the amount of noise the system makes while it is running.

9. Units are smaller & lighter.

These units are often smaller and lighter than a traditional HVAC system.

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These are just some of the many benefits of variable speed HVAC systems. If your HVAC unit needs upgrading, consider installing a new system that features variable speed technology. For all your HVAC needs, call your Lake of the Ozarks’ heating and cooling company at 573-480-4313 today

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