New build--heating and A/C question
tracey_b
14 years ago
We just moved to the Raleigh-Durham area of NC and we're building a house. These are the current specs on the home's mechanical: "13 SEER gas furnace 1st floor down and 13 SEER heat pump up." I realize that SEER isn't the correct term for gas heaters, but that's what it says (yes, I will ask the builder about it, but want to educate myself more about HVAC, etc., before I do).
The house is 2 stories; 3480 sf; with unfinished walkout basement.
We want to stay warm when it's cold and cool enough when it's hot outside. I've been hearing a lot of people complain about their heat pumps, and that concerns me since I know nothing about them.
Any advice? Is the current spec just "adequate", slightly above adequate, etc.? At least it'd be a place to start....
Thank you!
Tracey
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