The technology of home heating is a constantly advancing field. Although many older heating systems still remain popular because of their flexibility and reliability—such as furnaces—new technology continues to become available to homeowners that gives them methods to find better comfort than ever before. One of these new systems now gaining popularity is the high velocity heating system.
We’ll explain briefly how high velocity heating systems work and how they can benefit your heating. For information about having a high velocity system installed, contact the Portland, OR heating system technicians at Clean Air Act today.
The high velocity system and how it can benefit you
A high velocity system, also called a small duct high velocity system (SDHV), uses high pressure forced air delivery through a network of mini-ducts that are much smaller than the standard ducts used for furnaces and heat pumps. By creating areas of high pressure, a SDHV is able to send out conditioned air from its ducts at extremely high velocity levels (2000 ft/sec) while using only half the airflow of a regular system.
What are the main advantages?
- Less dust build-up: Because air is continually circulated from a constant fan, dust and other debris in the air will not build up inside the mini-ducts and can be easily filtered out. This means higher quality indoor air in your home.
- Even temperatures: Standard forced-air systems blow hot air into a room, where it rises first to the ceiling. A high velocity system moves air from a high pressure area to a low pressure area at such a speed that it creates currents that distribute the air evenly from floor to ceiling. No more hot or cold spots.
- Easier installation: Mini-ducts are small enough to install within your existing walls without major construction. You don’t have to redesign your home in order to fit larger ducts.
- Quiet operation: Although you might think that something that’s “high velocity” would make a great deal of noise, these systems run much quieter than other air handlers. With noise dampeners, the sound can be reduced to nothing.
Look into high velocity installation
A high velocity system may sound too good to be true, but they’re real and they work. But before you rush out to have one installed, contact experts to look over your house and see if a high velocity heating system is the best choice for you and your budget. Contact Clean Air Act and let our trained staff help you with your heating in Portland, OR.