Is your upstairs always warmer than your downstairs?

If your house is like most, the upstairs is always warmer and the downstairs which is a result of warm air rising and cold air sinking.

Are the south and west sides of your house
always warmer than the north and east sides?

This is due to the solar gain on the south and west sides. These are called different zones and each one requires its own airflow. The best HVAC equipment to use with these controls is a two-stage heating and cooling system with a GE variable speed motor. This system is best able to deliver the right amount of heating and cooling needed to meet the variety of airflows demanded by each zone.

Is there a whistling noise in your ductwork when your system runs?

You require a variable speed motor that delivers greater efficiency and comfort along with a more quiet operation. Available in furnace and heat pumps from every major manufacturer. Its the only motor capable of starting quietly and then slowly ramping up to speed.

Do you feel clammy even after your air conditioner has run?

Your present system only satisfies the thermostat and runs for a short period of time. On the other hand a two-stage air conditioner runs for longer cycles in its low capacity. That means the system can extract more than twice as much moisture as a conventional unit, producing drier, more comfortable air.

Is there a cold blast of air when your heating system comes on?

This can only be solved by allowing the fan to stay on between start-ups which lessens temperature stratification (term used to describe the effect of warm air rising and cool air sinking). The GE variable speed provides that benefit and more.

Does the temperature in your house vary noticeably
up and down without touching the thermostat?

A two-stage system operates for longer cycles and keeps the temperature of the house more even.

Is there a lot of dust visible in your house?

A two-stage motor, by opting to allow its fan to run continuously, filters the air on a steady basis thus eliminating dust and pollen.

Do your monthly utility bills cause you discomfort in your pocketbook?

Switching to a two-stage system will use only about 60 to 80 watts, thus saving about $240,00 on the electric bill in a year. This should add comfort to your pocketbook.