HVAC Load Calculations Done the Right Way
What Is a Load Calculation?
Not a guess.
Not a rule of thumb.
Not “whatever was there before.”
It’s the science behind proper comfort.
How We Do It
1
We Scan Your Home with LiDAR Technology
We use advanced LiDAR scanning to digitally measure your home.
That means:
- Exact square footage
- Precise ceiling heights
- Accurate room dimensions
- Every window and door measured
No tape-measure guessing.
No rounded numbers.
No assumptions.
2
We Analyze Windows & Doors
Windows and doors have a huge impact on heat gain and heat loss.
We account for:
- Window size and orientation (North, South, East, West)
- Double pane vs. single pane
- Low-E coatings
- Frame material (vinyl, wood, aluminum)
- Door construction and insulation value
Sun exposure alone can drastically change cooling demand.
3
We Evaluate Insulation & Construction
Your attic and wall insulation matter.
We calculate:
- Attic insulation levels (R-value)
- Wall insulation type
- Roof color and material
- Air leakage/infiltration
- Duct location (attic vs conditioned space)
All of this affects how hard your system must work.
4
We Account for Real-Life Factors
We also consider:
- Number of occupants
- Appliances and lighting
- Kitchen heat load
- Air leakage
- Ventilation requirements
- Arkansas climate data
Your home isn’t just square footage. It’s a system.
Why This Matters
Proper Sizing Prevents:
- Short cycling
- High humidity
- Hot and cold rooms
- Excess energy bills
- Premature equipment failure
Proper Sizing Provides:
- Even temperatures
- Better humidity control
- Lower utility costs
- Longer system life
- True comfort
The Problem with “Bigger Is Safer”
Oversized systems:
- Cool too quickly
- Don’t remove enough humidity
- Wear out faster
- Cost more upfront
- Cost more to operate
Undersized systems:
- Run constantly
- Struggle on peak days
- Shorten lifespan
- Never quite keep up
Proper load calculation eliminates both problems.
Engineering Over Guesswork
When you choose Premier, you’re not getting a “tonnage estimate.”
You’re getting a professionally engineered system designed specifically for your home.
We don’t believe in:
❌ Copying what was there before
❌ Using square-foot rules
❌ Oversizing “just to be safe”
We believe in measuring first.
Built for Arkansas Homes
We design systems based on:
- Local climate data
- Real summer humidity
- Real winter temperatures
- Real construction types in our area
Every home is different.
Your HVAC system should be too.
Want to Know If Your Current System Was Sized Correctly?
If your home:
- Feels humid in the summer
- Has uneven temperatures
- Runs constantly
- Cycles on and off frequently
- Has high electric bills
It may not have been properly sized. We can run a full load calculation and show you exactly what your home needs.
