Answer - Question 2
Why should I choose a variable speed furnace for my home?
Answer: At Plano Air Conditioning and Heating we know there are many reasons for choosing a variable speed furnace, but the main reason is comfort. The term "variable speed" refers to the furnace's fan motor, which moves at different speeds to precisely control the flow of heated and cooled air throughout your home. Better airflow control means a better balance of temperature and humidity.
How it works
For any furnace, providing maximum comfort means achieving the proper amount of airlfow. This is true for both heating and cooling operation.
Unlike conventional single-speed motors, a variable speed motor runs at a wide range of speeds. Using intelligent technology, it continually monitors incoming data from your heating and cooling system, and it automatically makes the adjustments necessary to meet your comfort needs.
The motor varies the amount of air circulated, compensating for factors like dirty filters by increasing speed. Put simply, it delivers just the right amount of air necessary to provide the desired level of heating and cooling comfort.
More Comfort and Efficiency, with Less Sound
More Comfort
Variable speed home comfort systems like the Dave Lennox Signature Collection (TM) gas furnaces precisely regulate the airflow to provide better control of temperature, humidity, and air distribution.
More Efficiency
Compared to a conventional single-speed furnace, a Lennox variable speed furnace performs better and uses about two-thirds less electricity. During cooling operation. variable speed technology typically results in an efficiency gain of 1 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). The higher the SEER, the lower your utility bills.
Less Sound
A variable speed furnace also ensures quieter operation. Lennox calls this Silent Comfort (TM) - a technologyl that combines variable speed operation with sound-reducing design. The furnace slowly ramps up to speed, so there's no sudden "kick" or blast of air at startup.
Better indoor air quality
Cleaner air
When the furnace is not heating or cooling and the fan is in constant operation (indicated by the "Fan" setting on your thermostat), a Lennox variable speed furnace will continue to slowly and inexpensively circulate air throughout your home. This allows your filters to capture more contaminants (because air is passing through them), so you can breathe easier.
Enhanced humidity control
When moisture levels are high, there's a higher potential for mold growth and other pollutant problems. Compared to a single-speed furnace, a variable speed furnace is more effective at drawing moisture from the air for improved air quality and comfort.
