Finding the right air conditioner entails choosing its size, which requires a careful load calculation of your home. A reputable HVAC contractor uses a software tool called Manual J to arrive at the best size central A/C, heat pump or furnace for your home. The sizing process is one of the most critical steps involved in finding the right air conditioner.
The wide temperature ranges in the Twin Cities area can cause difficulties for your air conditioner, especially during periods of high humidity.
An annual maintenance plan for the HVAC system in your Twin Cities area home offers more than just peace of mind. Having the plan can reduce response time from your HVAC contractor, lower your energy bills and consumption, prolong the life of your equipment and more.
One drawback of today’s energy-efficient homes is their tendency to trap contaminants indoors, thus creating air pollution levels higher than outdoor air. That airtightness may save on energy bills but it’s no friend to indoor air quality (IAQ).
Although your indoor A/C’s evaporator/air handler gets plenty of TLC, it can be easy to neglect your outdoor air conditioner unit, the condenser/compressor, in the process. Left to the tender mercies of the great outdoors, the outdoor unit has to keep operating in optimal shape in spite of fallen leaves, dirt, dust, precipitation, and a wide variety of other debris that can make its way into the unit.
Maintaining your HVAC system should be one of your main goals as a homeowner, but so should protecting it. If you have a heat pump or air conditioner (A/C) with an outside compressor/condenser unit, it may be an attractive target for thieves. The outdoor unit has a large amount of copper, which is a valuable metal.
There are so many benefits to changing your air filter regularly that it’s really a shame not to do it. Read on to learn how this simplest of HVAC components delivers benefits in big ways.
While certainly a proven money saver, the benefits of a programmable thermostat go beyond energy savings. By fully automating your HVAC system, you will not only reduce your energy costs, you’ll increase the comfort of your home.
Let’s face it: each industry seems to have its fair share of fly-by-night entities. The HVAC business is no different. So how do you know what qualifications a company has when you call for service on your air conditioner? Without having the right questions to ask beforehand, you don’t. The potential for frustration grows exponentially when you end up with a contractor who is not qualified to do the job.
If your air conditioner breaks down this summer, you’ll have a tough decision on your hands. You could replace your system, which will cost more upfront but save you stress and money on future energy bills, or repair your A/C, even though this could be the start of many more problems. Here are some quick tips to keep in mind before you make a decision.
