Heating & Cooling
Heating & Cooling in Winchester, VAHeating & cooling,
engineered.
From a new build to a complete retrofit, AIMS designs and installs the right system for your needs and building specifications.
Central AC
VRF / VRV
Hydronic radiant
Heat pumps and conventional AC
Heat pumps and conventional air conditioners rely on the same principles to condition indoor air. Both use a compressor to compress refrigerant contained within the system.
Because their cooling capacities are about the same, heating capacity should carry the most weight when choosing one over the other. We size every system with a proper load calculation so you are not paying for equipment that short cycles or struggles.
- Heat pump installation and replacement
- Central air conditioning
- Furnaces and dual fuel systems
- Ductless and multi zone options
Variable refrigerant flow
Variable refrigerant flow, also known as VRV, uses refrigerant as the heating and cooling medium and varies the flow to each indoor unit based on demand.
VRF systems perform at high capacity, provide simultaneous heating and cooling, are extremely quiet and very compact compared to other HVAC equipment. A strong fit for offices, churches, schools and mixed use buildings.
Hydronic radiant heating
Radiant systems supply heat directly to the floor or to panels in the wall or ceiling. They are more efficient than baseboard or forced air heating because no heat is lost through ducts, and the comfort is hard to beat.
- In slab installations
- Transfer plates
- Suspended systems
- On top of floor installations
Heating & cooling FAQ
Q.01Should I choose a heat pump or a conventional air conditioner?
Both use a compressor and refrigerant and their cooling capacity is about the same, so heating capacity should carry the most weight. We look at your fuel options, the building and your goals and recommend the best fit.
Q.02What is a VRF system?
Variable refrigerant flow systems vary the flow of refrigerant to each indoor unit based on demand. They run at high capacity, can heat and cool different zones at the same time, are very quiet and are far more compact than conventional equipment.
Q.03Is radiant heat more efficient than baseboard or forced air?
Generally yes, because heat goes directly into the floor, wall or ceiling and nothing is lost through ductwork. We install in slab, transfer plate, suspended and on top of floor systems.
Need to fund your project?
Repairs and system replacements come at unexpected times. AIMS offers financing through Synchrony, so you can get the comfort your home needs now and pay over time.
Built right
the first time.
Repair, replacement or a brand new design. Talk to the AIMS office in downtown Winchester.
540-773-4741Request a quote →