There are many factors to consider when investing in heating and air conditioning units. First, the unique specifications of the space to be cooled and heated need to taken into consideration. Second, the type of climate desired for this particular space must be considered.
For example, if the room in which the climate is to be controlled, is large, like in an industrial plant, a large and powerful heating and air conditioning unit must be used. If the space in question is a residential apartment, a standard wall mount air conditioning unit may be considered or perhaps even a central HVAC system may be appropriate, depending on the size of the apartment.
CFC-free refrigerants are added to Heating and Air Conditioning units. Thanks to current environmental concerns, refrigerants that are CFC-free have become the norm when manufacturing new heating and air conditioning systems. The top companies in the world now make CFC-free refrigerants a requirement.
Another crucial aspect to be taken into consideration when designing climate control in a specific space is the cooling/heating capacity the unit possesses. Simply, you must observe the unit’s ability to both cool and heat the particular space in all weather conditions. Thankfully, there are many skilled HVAC parts and products companies that conduct these tests for you. The world leaders in HVAC technology and products continue to grow and improve.
World Heating and Air Conditioning Leaders
General Electric and Carrier, along with many other HVAC companies, design and manufacture excellent heating and air conditioning units. These companies have set high standards for the entire electric and climate control industries. Other wonderful companies that have set high international standards are: Bristol, Mueller, and Imperial Eastman.
Willis Haviland Carrier invented the first air conditioner. Carrier was an engineer in a small engineering company in 1902. One of his first jobs was to help solve problematic moisture accumulation in a printing plant. Carrier invented a solution to help the Brooklyn, NY printing plant overcome the damaging humidity it was fighting on a daily basis. This invention opened a new world of comfort and productivity for individuals as well as businesses.
The Early History of Heating and Air Conditioning Units
Other early climate control innovators were Stuart H. Cramer and I. H. Hardeman. They designed a cooling system to preserve products being manufactured in a North Carolina textile factory. The system they created was officially named an, “air conditioner.” Carrier’s formula coupled with Cramer and Hardeman’s designs are the backbone of today’s heating and air conditioning models.
In 1915, Carrier established the Carrier Engineering Corporation. Carrier is a multi-billion dollar company today. This invention revolutionized business across the world. It allowed products to be made without the concern that they would be ruined by hot, humid, cold or damp air. HVAC units also have made living in extremely hot or cold climates more palatable.
For example, air conditioning has revitalized the Southern United State’s economy. The sweltering heat has been made bearable by AC. People can now live and work comfortably in like climates across the globe. Carrier’s invention touches us all, in our schools, businesses, theaters, and hospitals.