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Q
When to REPAIR your air conditioner?
A
The
bullets below may help with your decision:
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Old air
conditioning equipment becomes expensive to repair and
offers no guarantee that additional problems are not
close behind.
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If you
plan on moving soon, you may not get your investment
price from a replacement air conditioning unit when you
sell.
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A
replacement that involves other trades may be cost
prohibitive. In rare situations, a new air conditioning
system can require significant remodeling.
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The
system has been trouble free thus far and looks to be
mechanically sound still.
Q
When to REPLACE your air conditioner?
A
The
bullets below may help with your decision:
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If the
equipment has reached 6 years old be careful not to
throw good money after bad with repairs. The average
life span of an air conditioning unit is 6 to 12 years.
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If the
system is older than 12 years, major improvements in
efficiency could be saving you BIG money. Super
efficient, modern equipment can save $1,000 or more per
year.
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If you
are not comfortable. Today's modern air conditioning
comfort systems can virtually eliminate hot and cold
areas, high and low humidity, bad air quality, high
utility bills, noisy indoor and outdoor equipment, and
much more.
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If your
system does not have variable air flow. Variable air
flow is the key to comfort. New systems keep the air
moving, adding to comfort and helping save money.
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If you
are concerned about break downs. When an old system
fails under the intense summer heat, a
replacement air conditioner can easily be a week to 10
days away
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If
family members have allergies, asthma or other air
quality health concerns. Indoor air quality can be
improved throughout the whole house by 100 times with
today's high tech IAQ technology and air conditioning
products.
Q
What
size system should I have installed?
A
The right size system is paramount in your home. Too large
and your system will short cycle and not control humidity
correctly. Too small and it will run continuously. We will
be happy to configure just the right system for your needs.
Q
Is a bigger
furnace or air conditioner better?
A
No it is not. Bigger is not always better in the HVAC
industry. A larger air conditioner uses more electricity and
costs more to purchase, install and upkeep. A properly sized
unit will provide the most efficient energy use and most
comfort in your home. When buying a home comfort system,
selecting the right size is crucial. For instance, an air
conditioner that is too large will cool your home quickly
but you still may not feel comfortable. It will satisfy the
thermostat before it can remove sufficient moisture from the
air. However, a system that is too small just cannot get the
job done. As Trane Comfort Specialists, we can help you
determine the right size system for your home comfort needs.
Q
How Often should I
change my filters?
A
Check filters every two months and replace as needed.
Q
I would like to
upgrade to a new high efficiency furnace or air conditioner.
Do you offer financing?
A
Yes we offer financing for all types of situations call us
to ask about your specific needs.
Q
I like to keep my
house very cool in the summer would a new unit help with
costs?
A
If you have a 15 year old unit it could be as little as 6
SEER. Most people set their thermostat around 78 degrees in
the summer to save costs and with a new Trane high
efficiency air conditioner you could save as much as $600
per summer on a typical 4 ton unit while having your
thermostat set a few degrees colder.
Q
What are the
benefits of a programmable thermostat?
A
A Programmable thermostat is programmed for when you leave
your house and then return home. The thermostat turns of the
furnace during the hours you are not home so that energy is
not used to keep the house warm while you are at work. The
thermostat will then turn back on 30 minutes before you come
home so your house is at the perfect temperature when you
are home. These thermostats save up to 15% on your energy
bills during the winter and 10% in the summer.
Q
Why are furnaces and
air conditioners so noisy?
A
They are not noisy if you install new Trane components in
your system. Old units were not built with the quality
materials that are used today. Trane also installs sound
insulators on the compressor as well as a weather guard top
that not only reduces noise but increases the life of the
unit by not letting debris get into the system.
Q
When I am on
vacation should I turn off my furnace to save energy?
A
Common settings is 85 degrees in the summer if you have air
conditioning and 60 in the winter if you will be gone for a
couple of days. These settings will keep most plants alive
and will keep pipes from freezing and bursting in the
winter.
Q
Do I run any risk by
accepting the lowest bid?
A
YES! If a bid comes in 5-10% lower than other companies it
is because they are using inferior products, do not do a
quality installation or are leaving something out of their
bid. Many companies will not pay for permits or schedule the
inspector to come to your house. We do all the work for you,
you just need to relax and enjoy the comfort and energy
efficiency of your new system.
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