The excitement that comes with building your own home can only be topped by its completion. It is like a perfectly blank canvas ready for your desired design choices, from kitchen cabinets to trim, bathroom décor, and more. However, while it might feel a bit boring to those who prefer to focus on aesthetics, make sure to put as much consideration into your new home’s HVAC design as well! When you are all settled in, and your home’s energy bills start coming in, you will be glad you did.
In St. Louis and the surrounding areas, if you would like to discuss your HVAC design with a heating & air conditioning professional, connect with Galmiche & Sons today. We are here to lend a hand for all your HVAC needs.
Make the Best of Your HVAC Design in Your New Home
The great thing about new home construction is that it means homeowners can take advantage of the newest in HVAC design technology, including those things that have meant huge steps in energy savings. In order to enjoy some of these savings, be sure to consider, the following design specs for your HVAC system:
- Zero-Energy – Modern tastes have seen a deepened interest in creating homes that can create the same amount of energy that they consume. There are many options that can help you with this goal, but an energy efficient HVAC system is a big part of this as heating and cooling accounts for a large portion of your home’s energy usage.
- Smart Thermostat – Using a smart thermostat in your HVAC design means better control over your home’s heating and cooling specifications. You can program your desired temperature settings based on your family’s schedules and preferences. Some models even include local weather, energy-usage reports, and more.
- Zonal Heating and Cooling – Traditionally, HVAC systems have just focused on heating or cooling the entire house they are responsible for. However, this often means an extraordinary waste of energy. After all, why heat or cool rooms that are not being occupied? A zoned HVAC system allows you to select which parts of the home your HVAC system should heat or cool. A smart thermostat comes into play here as well.
- Solar Power – Including solar power in your HVAC design can result in savings on your energy bill and lowering your home’s carbon footprint.
- Geothermal Energy – By harnessing the natural warmth of the earth, like with solar energy, you can look forward to cleaner energy and significantly reduced heating and cooling bills.
What Else Should Be Included in Your New Build HVAC Design
Now that you have considered some of the HVAC design options that will help you enjoy energy savings, there are some corners you definitely do not want to cut when it comes to your HVAC system. When speaking with your contractor about your new home’s HVAC design, you may want to consider including the following:
- Air Purifiers – Indoor air quality is such an important part of our overall health. Investing in an air purifier for your new home goes above and beyond what your filter can do in terms of removing contaminants from the air.
- Positive Airflow Fans – Designed to increase the ambient air pressure and slightly raise the temperature, positive airflow fans can reduce condensation and mold as well as push out stagnant, stale, and wet air.
Learn More About HVAC Design and Your New Home
If you would like more information about green energy, HVAC design, and your home, please give Galmiche & Sons a call. We have proudly served St. Louis’ heating & air conditioning needs of all types since the day we first opened our doors in 1950 and we look forward to serving you.
