Controlled Climate Services - System Information

Controlled Climate understands that you want to be able to depend on your heating, cooling and indoor air quality systems every day of the year. Our consumer reliability reports highlight several issues you need to know to make sure your heating and cooling systems are ready when you need them.

Why Variable Speed Makes A Difference

If you own a central air conditioner, do you hear your system "kick on"? When it does, do you feel a blast of air? Does noise drown out your voice? Does the temperature in your home fluctuate greatly? Does your house feel damp? Do you think your cooling bills are too high?

If you answered yes to at least two of these questions, the experts at the Controlled Climate say you should look into a new development in central air systems -- variable speed air handlers.

The air handler is the indoor part of your system which contains the coil that removes heat from indoor air and the blower that distributes the cooled air through your home.

In most standard systems, the motor that runs the blower operates at only one speed and is either on or off. Anytime the blower is on, it's running at full capacity, using the maximum amount of energy.

A variable speed motor automatically adjusts its speed based on a home's cooling needs. When matched with an outdoor unit, it can provide a number of benefits, including:

Less Humidity
A variable speed air handler greatly reduces the amount of humidity in a home. In fact, it can remove up to 15 gallons of water a day from an average house, four times the amount of moisture a conventional air handler removes.

Less Noise
A variable speed air handler produces less noise because it operates at a lower speed most of the time. You won't hear a thunking sound when it comes on.

Lower Energy Bills
A variable speed air handler costs less to operate than a standard air handler because the motor runs at slower speeds. Industry test results show that those savings can be as high as 40 percent.

More Comfort
A variable speed air handler gradually ramps up to maximum speed, instead of coming on full blast all at once. This means there are no sudden bursts of air, thereby ensuring a more even airflow.

Cleaner Air
Because a variable speed air handler operates at slower speeds, more unwanted particles cling to the filter. In a conventional air handler, air is pulled through the filter at a consistently high rate of speed. This lessens the filter's ability to collect dust and allergens.

If you're the type of homeowner who likes to be on the leading edge of innovation while enhancing the comfort level of your home at the same time, variable speed air furnaces may be just the right choice for you.

Call Controlled Climate at (770) 432-3869 for our Metro Atlanta office or (229)838-4758 for our South Georgia office or e-mail us to learn more about Variable Speed Furnaces.

Why a 2-Speed AC System Makes Sense

Air conditioning systems of the past were designed to work one way - on and off. Today's indoor comfort systems take advantage of 2-speed technology to meet your comfort needs.

Comfort
A 2-speed air conditioner maximizes your comfort by providing quieter, more comfortable cooling cycles. A 2-speed system includes a "smart" microprocessor and variable speed motors, which work together to maximize comfort. To achieve this, the system starts slowly, "ramps up" to a higher speed for comfort, then drops down to a lower speed to maintain the comfort levels you have selected. Cooled air is delivered extremely efficiently and quietly, and indoor temperatures remain consistently close to your desired thermostat setting.

Having a 2-speed cooling system is like two systems in one - a low-speed unit for every day heating and cooling, and a high-speed model for extreme weather conditions. These systems operate at low speed up to 75% of the time to maintain even, consistent temperatures throughout your home.

The longer operating cycles create a more continuous flow of cooled air while at the same time reducing draftiness in your home. They provide an extra level of comfort by removing more humidity from your home than one-speed systems.

When additional cooling is required, the system automatically switches to high-speed operation to maintain a comfortable temperature in your home. Much like passing gear in your car, the high fan speed is used only when high temperatures must be overcome.

Efficiency
Today's air conditioning systems not only provide more comfort throughout your home, they save you money. Just as driving your car at slower speeds saves gasoline, running your indoor comfort system at slower speeds saves energy.

Call Controlled Climate at (770)432-3869 for our Metro Atlanta office or (229)838-4758 for our South Georgia office or e-mail us today to have our professional Indoor Comfort Specialist discuss our variable speed systems for your home.

Why A Matched System Is Important

A heating and cooling system is made up of individual parts. And, even though each component is separate, they're all designed and engineered to work together as a system. A perfectly balanced system is the best way to get the highest comfort and efficiency. When you match a high efficiency furnace with a high efficiency air conditioner, you've installed a system with one of the highest efficiencies available.

Call Controlled Climate at (770) 432-3869 for our Metro Atlanta office or (229)838-4758 for our South Georgia office or e-mail us to learn more about a Professionally Matched System for your home.