Thursday, September 20, 2012

Replace or Repair your Air Conditioner ??

The value of a new system
Replacing your home comfort system now will give you all the benefits of reliable, clean, healthy and comfortable indoor air. Even better, it will add up to $15,000 to the value of your home, while saving you an average of $10,000 in five years over the costs to run an older, inefficient system!



Here are just a few things to consider about your outdated system:
  • Out of warranty means costly repairs
  • Inefficient operations waste energy - increasing your electric bill
  • Unbalanced airflow makes it harder to cool rooms
  • Constant on and off cycling is as noisy as it is an energy waster
  • Circulates as much dust around the house as air

Did you know that?
Of the hundreds of heating and air conditioning systems that the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power examined:
  • 90 % of the units had some sort of energy-wasting problem
  • 50 % had an improper refrigerant charge resulting in wasted energy, as well as shortened equipment life
  • 40 % failed to meet minimum airflow requirements

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating (SEER) - What is it?
Air conditioner efficiency is often rated by the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). The higher the SEER rating of a unit, the more energy efficient it is. When deciding whether to repair or replace, it’s important to factor in a comfort system’s SEER.

The costs of ownership
Depending on the type of home comfort system you have, the total annual costs to keep an older system can be substantial.


Details:3 Ton:4 Ton:5 Ton:
Electrical energy waste$ 3,223.00$ 4,294.00$ 5,370.00
Gas energy waste$ 1,117.00$ 1,505.00$ 1,882.00
Service repairs for aging equipment$ 2,091.00$ 2,423.00$ 2,642.00
Price increases in equipment over 5 years$ 1,224.00$ 1,632.00$ 2,040.00
Increased labor costs over 5 years$ 612.00$ 816.00$ 1,020.00
Total Extra Cost:$ 8,267.00$ 10,667.00$ 12,954.00


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(Comparisons based on existing older models: 6- S.E.E.R. vs. new 13-15 S.E.E.R and existing older models- with 60 % A.F.U.E. vs. 80-90 % A.F.U.E.)


Replace it? Repair it?

It’s a fact - all mechanical systems weren’t made to last forever. And one of the most difficult decisions any homeowner faces is whether to repair or replace an aging air conditioning and heating system.

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Learn more about cost savings
Still undecided whether or not you should repair or replace your cooling and heating system? Contact a cooling and heating specialists here. They’ll be happy to give you an evaluation and answer your comfort system questions.

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Air Conditioning HVAC Maintenance


HVAC Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Maintenance



Home Comfort SystemsWhat you can do

  • Clean or replace the filters monthly. Dirty air filters cause the home comfort unit to work harder than necessary.
  • Keep the grass around your outside unit trimmed, being careful not to blow debris or grass clippings into the unit. Make sure landscaping does not block the outdoor air conditioner components.
  • Shade the outdoor air conditioning unit. Air conditioners with proper shading can be up to 10 % more efficient over a cooling season, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Insulate ducts. Sealing ducts will save energy and money year round. First, seal the duct joints and leaks with mastic tape or sealer. Plain duct tape is not recommended because it will dry out and peel off over time. Wrap the ducts with low-cost, foil-faced fiberglass insulation, and seal the insulation seams with regular duct tape. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, insulating ducts in the typical American home costs about $250, but the improvement will pay for itself in energy savings in two and a half years. Even the added cost of hiring a professional to install the insulation will be repaid with the energy savings.
  • Clean off dirt buildup on the indoor and outdoor coils of the central home comfort system. These heat exchangers between the refrigerant and the surrounding air can quickly build up impurities will hinder the coil's performance by as much as 8 %. Both indoor and outdoor coils can be cleaned with warm, soapy water, but need to be treated gently.
  • Raise temperature settings. Each degree of temperature can represent up to 9% savings or added expense in cooling costs.
  • Keep the unit fan on "AUTO." It is not necessary to run the fan constantly when your air conditioner or heater is turned on.

The technician should
  • Measure the refrigerant to see if it needs recharging. An undercharged unit lowers the efficiency of the system.
  • Measure the airflow over the air conditioner's cooling coils. Inadequate airflow is a common problem and correcting airflow rates can increase efficiency 5 to 10 percent.
  • Clean and inspect the motor, compressor, air handler, ducts, coils and air filter.


All air conditioners and heating systems require regular maintenance to perform at peak efficiency. For optimum operations, you should have your home comfort system inspected, cleaned and tuned by a professional once every two years, or as needed.

Anytime your system makes weird noises, does not properly heat or cool, does not clean the air, call for service with out delay.

If there are fires and smoke in your area try to keep all doors and windows sealed, and change your filter after the the smoke has gone away.


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