
Residential HVAC OEM & Retrofit
US homes use nearly 230B kWh annually for space cooling according to the Energy Information Administration, or nearly 20% of their total energy consumption. Microstaq’s Silicon Expansion Valve (SEV) and Super Heat Controler (SHC) based superheat control system improves not only energy efficiency in residential HVAC and heat pump applications, but increases compressor life as well. Tight, repeatable superheat control ensures that liquid does not reach the compressor, while also increasing efficiency of the evaporator. Simply put: precise super heat control helps the compressor run less, increases system efficiency, and prolongs system life.
OEM Microstaq’s super heat control system made up of a SEV and SHC (or Thermal Super Heat Controler (TSHC)) can be designed into both residential A/C and Heat Pump systems. This solution runs independently across all conditions and can communicate with a central controller. Because of the flexibility and adaptability of the valve and controller, system design cycles and testing time can be reduced. In addition, higher SEER/IEER and environmentally sound systems can be developed. Retrofits Microstaq’s HVAC Retrofit Kit can be installed in less than an hour by a contractor, increasing the efficiency and extending the life of existing residential systems. Homeowners, utilities, and small business operators can all benefit from lower operating costs and reduced peak load as a result of this simple retrofit process.


