CHOOSING A CUSTOMIZED VRF SOLUTION FOR YOUR HVAC NEEDS

FINDING THE MOST EFFICIENT AND BUDGET FRIENDLY SOLUTIONS

WHAT IS VRF?

VRF system stands for Variable Refrigerant Flow.  It’s a large scale ductless HVAC system that can perform at a high capacity. The big difference between the VRF system and a regular HVAC system is its simplicity and energy efficiency,” describes Logan, HVAC Service Technician at Bassett. Logan also expresses that, “Sustainability is at top of mind for many of our customers. The VRF system is a great option for energy savings and can offer a quick return on investment. There’s no waste with a VRF system. It’s removing warm air from one room and putting it into a room that needs it.”

WHY CHOOSE A VRF SYSTEM?

“The VRF system is less disruptive to the existing facility structure because of the limited duct work needed. This also makes it cost effective and easier to install. With a normal system, you have piping and duct work. With this system, it’s mostly piping, which makes it easier to install in tight areas. A VRF system offers a high level of control which means personalized occupant comfort,” says Logan. 

“What we used to have was an old steam boiler.  We had a lot of pipes that would leak and we were constantly changing piping in the basement of a school that was built in 1949,” says Bill, Maintenance Supervisor at St. John’s the Baptist school. Bassett informed Bill about how the VRF would change the space for the better, Bill thought it was a no brainer decision to switch because it was the least obtrusive.

In the current building, St. John’s the Baptist didn’t have much ductwork which means Bassett had to find a system that best fit their existing space. 

WHY CHOOSE BASSETT MECHANICAL FOR YOUR VRF SOLUTIONS?

“As a Mitsubishi diamond contractor, we achieve a special level of certification and training and offer additional parts and labor warranties for our customers. We compared the cost of a VRF system to the cost of a normal system to offer a solution that would meet their goals and budget. The system allowed them to have both heat and cooling which they didn’t have before. When we listened to their goals for the project, we learned that it was important for them to be able to have each classroom control their own comfort which they can achieve with a VRF system and Carrier i-Vu controls,” says Logan.

One advantage that the VRF does is if the south side of the building needs cooling in the spring but the north side still needs heat, it’ll transfer the heat and the cooling back and forth between the rooms without the air conditioners having to kick on or without the heating system having to kick on. I think that’s the biggest part is the kids are more comfortable, the teachers are more comfortable, and each classroom is regulated as to how they want it,” comments Bill.

“With our HVAC expertise, we’re able to leverage VRF technology to deliver a state-of-the-art HVAC solution for our customers. We enjoy developing relationships with our customers so we can understand their needs and help them find a solution that’s just the right fit for them. When our customers are happy we’re happy,” mentions Logan. 

A VRF system offers maximum efficiency and maximum comfort, without the maximum cost.