Should I purchase a new heating or air conditioning system?
Purchasing a heating or air conditioning system is not always a simple decision to make. Several factors such as size and budget always come into play. However, if your existing system is old, in need of repair or simply inefficient, purchasing a new unit, one which can be as much as 60% more efficient than a system purchased just 10 years ago, can turn into a long term benefit. Rather than continuing to pay for ongoing maintenance and costly monthly bills, invest in a new system today that will save you money for years to come.
BACK TO FAQ'S

How can I find the system that’s right for me?
Today, there are many heating and air conditioning systems to choose from. At Magna Air, you will be provided with access to a vast degree of heating and air conditioning knowledge and experience to help you decide on the system that best fits your specific needs. Magna Air utilizes the latest technology, considers all relevant factors and, most importantly, acknowledges your input to assist you in choosing the best system for your environment.

Customers seeking to replace an existing system often choose a new unit with equal or higher efficiency ratings as compared to their previous system. Replacing a unit that is greater than 10 to 15 years old may reduce natural gas or electricity costs from 30 to 50%.

Contact Magna Air and we can help you define your initial cost, warranty protection, service options, maintenance options and operating cost. Once you have chosen a system it is important to remember that proper installation is a major factor in maximizing its operating efficiency and your comfort level.
BACK TO FAQ'S

How do I determine the size or capacity of our HVAC system?
Factors affecting the size of your new system include the climate in your region, humidity levels, the number/location of windows, total square footage of the area to be covered, the number and load of heat producing equipment, the type of insulation, the number of area occupants. Magna Air can perform the proper calculations to determine the right size heating or cooling unit for your needs.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What goes into installing a new system?
To install the most efficient HVAC system in your facility, a detailed inspection should first be performed by your installation contractor. This inspection should include, at a minimum, the existing ductwork if any, insulation, refrigerant piping, electrical service, wiring, thermostat, condensate piping, flue piping, flue terminations, slabs, filter, driers, registers, grills, drain pans and evaporator coil. Beyond equipment, the most important component installed with a new system is the ductwork.

Ductwork is composed of two parts, supply and return. Supply duct is attached to the outflow of the new system, delivering air to each zone. The amount of air reaching each zone is determined by the size of supply ductwork connecting it to your system. Magna Air can help you determine the size of all the supply ductwork in your facility. The second part of the ductwork, the return duct, attaches to the inlet of the new system and draws air out of the spaces to be heated or cooled. Ductwork must be properly sized in order to evenly distribute the proper amount of air to every area.
BACK TO FAQ'S

How long will my system last?
Maintenance and service play a key role in the lifecycle of a heating or air conditioning system. If all recommended maintenance and service actions are taken, it is typical for air conditioning/heating units to last 12-15 years.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What is AFUE?
AFUE is the abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio. AFUE is used to rate furnace efficiencies by dividing the ratio of heat output by heat input. This measurement describes how well fuel, gas or oil is consumed to produce heat by a furnace. As the AFUE rate increases, the efficiency of your furnace also increases, lowering your fuel costs. Furnaces manufactured in the United States are required to have at least an 80% AFUE.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What is HSPF?
HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor. This factor rates the efficient operation of the heating portion of the heat pump. As the HSPF increases, the unit functions at a more efficient level. New units in the United States have HSPF ratings from 7.0 to 9.4.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What is Freon R-22?
R-22 is the common name for hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). R-22 has been used as a refrigerant by HVAC manufacturers for over 40 years, but studies in the past decade have shown that HCFCs contain chlorine, an ozone-depleting agent. For this reason, the United States Clean Air Act has set a target date for January 1, 2010, on which HVAC manufacturers must cease the production of products that use R-22.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What is R-410A?
R-410A is the common name for an emerging hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) that is being used as a refrigerant in the HVAC industry. R-410A is more environmentally friendly than R-22 and is being seen as the most likely replacement for R-22 by HVAC manufacturers. At the beginning of 2010, the use of alternate refrigerant will be required in HVAC manufacturing.
BACK TO FAQ'S

What is ENERGY STAR?
ENERGY STAR is a program that was created by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help businesses and individuals make energy efficient purchases. This program places the ENERGY STAR label, a small blue and white logo, on items that meet superior energy efficiency standards. This label provides an easy way for consumers to identify quality, high efficiency products.