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Manufactured Weather – How Carrier Heat Pumps Function

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Installation, Carrier, Heat Pumps.

Carrier Heat Pumps – A Revamping of Manufactured Weather

Carrier Heat Pump Condensing Unit

Just a little over 114 years ago, escaping from the torment of 100-plus degree Arizona temperatures was limited to finding shade, taking cold showers or standing near to an electric fan. William Carrier had not yet coined the term “manufactured weather,” and the concept of air conditioning was a dream not yet formulated as an attainable project. A/C units were nonexistent. The concept of a Carrier Heat Pump was even further from thought..

But in 1902, Willis Carrier created a product that changed the world’s concept of heating and cooling and the principles of environmental control. The Carrier “manufactured weather” machines resolved the challenges of how to regulate indoor environments via the power of modern air conditioning. The age of healthier interior air flow, improved personal comfort and a new method for overcoming summer heat waves  – even those scorching air-twisters that shimmer above Phoenix AZ – had finally arrived.    

Modern Carrier air conditioning systems and Carrier heat pumps enable industries worldwide with the tools that promote better employee productivity, health and workplace comforts. In the global-wide residential home front, Carrier heating and cooling products help homeowners find reprieve, comfort and relaxation regardless of the bruising associated with exterior climate changes.

But what is it that makes a Carrier Heat Pump superior to standard central air conditioning?

Manufactured Weather – Carrier Heat Pumps Address Both Sides of the Coin

Throughout Canada, Mexico and the United States, over 20,000 air conditioning service dealers carry and install Carrier HP equipment and other Carrier HVAC products. The Carrier Company Website lists 31 dealers in the general Phoenix area, including regions that take in Scottsdale, Cave Creek, Glendale and Peoria. Carrier HVAC products are designed to handle even the most extreme demands for “manufactured weather.”

So how do Carrier HP systems work?

The functions of a heat pump are no mystery. The heat pump merely regulates the process of how heat moves. For example: Place a cup of hot coffee on an outside table and leave it untouched for several hours. The heat escapes into the atmosphere and the coffee grows cold – even when the external atmosphere is already very hot. Therein lie the fundamentals of what it means to “move” heat.

A Carrier Heat Pump flips the process. Rather than permitting heat to escape into the external atmosphere, a HP draws heat energy from the outside and “moves” it into an enclosed area – the rooms in your home or office.

But what happens when the outside temperature rises above the desired internal temperature? Your Carrier HP equipment merely reverses the direction of “movement.” As a result, the heat within your home or office gets relocated to the outside atmosphere. The temperature within your home drops and you experience cool and comfort – regardless of the current 110-degree Phoenix heat wave.

The point to remember: Heat Pumps do not generate heat; they merely relocate heat. Thus the cost of operating a heat pump is much less expensive than the price of electrical energy, gas or any other type of fossil fuel. An installed Heat Pump system provides a cost-effective energy-efficient solution to your Phoenix area need for “manufactured weather.”

About American Cooling and Heating

American Cooling and Heating is an acknowledge Arizona professional Carrier Heat Pump Installation company. AC&H Carrier services include residential, commercial and industrial heating and cooling solutions. Licensed, bonded and insured, AC&H is a member of the:

  • Arizona Registrar of Contractors
  • ACCA Air Conditioning Contractors of America
  • NATE Certified Technicians
  • AND the Arizona Better Business Bureau.

AC&H A/C and Heat Pump installation, services and repairs extend to the following Arizona installed air conditioning product lines: 

  • Amana
  • Goodman
  • Rheem
  • Trane
  • Carrier
  • AND other major brands.

To learn more about the American Cooling and Heating line of Carrier Products, please review the following brochures:

Claiming Tax Credit For a Goodman Central AC or Heat Pump

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, AC Replacement, Goodman, Heat Pumps.

Although general conditions are changing, the current government standards that permit tax credit for Central Air Conditioners (CACs) or Heat Pumps will remain in effect until December 31 of 2013. This tax credit stands good for select energy-efficient heating and cooling equipment, including certain Goodman central AC units and heat pumps. The tax credit applies to select packaged units as well as select split-system units.

Goodman SSZ16 Heat Pump

This is a closing window of opportunity. As the say goes, “Time marches on.” December 31st is rushing toward current homeowners with a speed that will shortly defy memory. Now is the time to upgrade, replace or install new an Goodman central AC or Heat Pump system.

To schedule an immediate Phoenix A/C installation estimate, contact American Cooling and Heating at https://americancoolingandheating.com/air-conditioning-and-heating-installation. You get courteous service, reliable system answers, professional technicians and the best pricing in the Valley.

 

Federal Energy Tax Credit Defined

When congress recently modified and extended the existing U.S. energy efficiency tax guidelines, they passed the American Tax Payer Relief Act of 2012. Incentive components of the modified Federal Energy Tax Credit that relate to 25C heating and cooling equipment includes HVAC units used in new homes as well as units retrofitted to existing homes. Federal legislation also embraces retroactive extensions for previously established heating and cooling tax credits.

As such, Phoenix homeowners who purchase select types of Goodman Central AC equipment as well as other eligible heating, ventilation and A/C units are entitled to the benefits of the tax credit program. Note: The tax credit is not limited to air conditioning equipment. However, A/C installation is one of the more costly energy-related home improvement projects.

The new tax credit legislation remains in effect from January 1, 2012 to December 31. Five hundred dollars is established as the cumulative cap or maximum tax credit.

Geothermal tax credits are also components of the Federal Tax Credit program, but this article limits itself to American Cooling and Heating installed Arizona Central Air Conditioning systems and American Cooling and Heating installed Arizona Heat Pump systems. When referring to Phoenix Arizona, we include all regional towns and cities that are serviced by the AC&H maintenance, repair and A/C installation teams, including:

Anthem, Apache Junction, Avondale, Ahwatukee, Biltmore, Cave Creek, Carefree, Chandler, Desert Foothills, El Mirage, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Glendale, Gold Canyon, Goodyear, Higley, Litchfield Park, Luke AFB, Mesa, New River, Paradise Valley, Peoria, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Sun City, Sun City West, Sun Lakes, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson, Wadell, Youngtown and other areas within the greater Phoenix Arizona Metro.

How To Get Your Tax Credit For An AC&H Installed Phoenix A/C System

Before addressing tax credit details specific to AC&H installed Goodman centeral AC or heat pump units, you need to understand the general principles of how to apply for a 25C Air Conditioning tax credit. A few basic rules apply:

  • The installed unit must meet precise energy efficiency standards
  • The filling papers must include a copy of the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement (MCS) for the equipment in use
  • The credit is limited to $500 maximum or 10-percent of the A/C installation costs, whichever is the less of the two
  • The unit must be installed in your principle residences between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2013
  • The IRS directs residential taxpayers to apply using Form 5695
  • Wise consumers will consult with a tax professional before filing the claim.

When Arizona-based American Cooling and Heating installs your qualifying Goodman heating and cooling system, or any other qualifying brand name system such as Carrier, Trane or Rheem, you will receive the necessary Manufacturer’s Certification Statement. AC&H customer support also includes a detailed unit service manual, a list of system operations and system maintenance routines, and hands-on instructions for thermostat management and setup.

American Cooling and Heating installs the following federal tax credit qualified residential Goodman central AC heating and cooling products:

  • Split system A/C systems that meet efficiency levels for both 16 SEER and 13 EER
  • Split system Heat Pump units that meet efficiency levels of 15 SEER, 12.5 EER and 8.5 HSPF
  • Packaged Goodman air conditioning, heat pump or dual fuel products that meet efficiency levels of 14 SEER, 12 EER and 8 HSPF.

Your AC&H Phoenix A/C installation sales representative will advise you of product specifics, Goodman “EcoRebates” and the government synopsis of eligible Energy Star Goodman products.

But remember…

Timing is essential to tax credit eligibility. In order for you to claim an existing A/C tax credit, the system must be installed for use in your principal residence before the closing hours of December 31, 2013. So Call Now. The American Cooling and Heating staff is on-hand 24/7/365.

 Disclaimer:

The above information is established as a generic guideline and does not represent professional tax advice. Do not claim any tax credits without first consulting with a professional tax preparation service.

Heat Wave Safety for Outdoor Survival in High Ambient Temperatures – Viewpoints of an Arizona Air Conditioning Service Center

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Repair.

Arizona’s premier Phoenix A/C repair and A/C installation company, American Cooling And Heating, offers unique, air conditioning service viewpoint for survival in the high ambient area temperatures.

The area around Phoenix AZ ranks among the worst for high ambient temperatures. For the homeowner or the business owner, the cost of Air Conditioning Repair or A/C Installation involves time, some inconvenience and a major financial investment. But for the Phoenix A/C Service Technician, the cost of doing business during extreme Arizona heat waves can involve major health risks and precautions must be taken to avoid serious injury or death.

“Air Conditioning Service Techs and Installers face two major areas of extreme exposure to high ambient temperatures: 1) While installing primary exterior A/C equipment on the shade-less side of a home or business and 2) While installing air handlers in home attics or overhead business storage areas. Knowing how to avoid heatstroke and other high ambient temperature complications is critical to survival as an air conditioning technician,” AC&H Gilbert regional technical expert.

Triple digit temperatures make the external functions of A/C repair, A/C installation or A/C services difficult and risky. The symptoms of heatstroke, dehydration and serious breathing issues can come quickly and without opportunity for self-preservative reactions.

Working in the attic also presents serious health risks – even to an extreme that far exceeds the dangers of installing A/C products and systems under exposure to severe external temperatures. Studies performed by the Building Science Corporation conclude that Las Vegas and Phoenix attic temperatures typically hit 150-degrees during high ambient temperatures. The same tests allot 180-degrees as the max acceptable in an enclosed attic space near the sheathing.

* The Building Science Corporation is a science consulting firm working out of Boston, MA.

Identifying the Risk Factors of Arizona’s High Ambient Temperatures

The techs from American Cooling And Heatingunderstand the risks associated with their job, and they know how to practice high temperature safety. Here is some of the safety procedures implemented by the AC&H Phoenix air conditioning installation crews:

* Accept That Risk Factors Exist—Staying safe demands a safety conscious mindset. The AC&H air conditioning service crews deal with snakes, critters and weather conditions. Each situation involves certain risk factors. Staying safe is a matter of knowing how those factors can affect the tech’s health and survival.

* Know How To Recognize the Signs of Heatstroke – The danger begins with one or both of two less risky heat-related complications: 1) Heat cramps which involve fatigue, thirst, excess sweating and cramps, and 2) Heat exhaustion which follows on the tail of untreated heat cramp conditions. Heat exhaustion typically involves dizziness, headache, cool and moist skin, and muscle cramps. Drinking cool nonalcoholic fluids, finding shade, seeking reprieve in an air-conditioned environment of taking a cool shower can treat either condition. If the situation persists, seek immediate medical aid.

Heatstroke typically follows in the wake of untreated heat clamps and untreated heat exhaustion. The symptoms include:

• Elevated body temperature

• Hot dry skin due to a lack of sweating

• Upset stomach accompanied by nausea and vomiting

• Changes in skin color due to rising body temperature

• Shallow and rapid breathing

• Increasing and rapid heart rate

• Intense and throbbing headache

• A sense of confusion, sometimes accompanied by hallucinations, seizures or difficulty with communications and speaking

• Muscle cramps, weakness and sometimes limp muscles

• Unconsciousness.

Surviving in High Humidity, No Wind and Triple Digit Temperatures

Installing heating and cooling equipment when the humidity is high, the winds are silent and the Phoenix temperatures are cracking the triple digit mark demands attention to personal health details. It’s about doing a great job while taking care of self during the process. Whether working in Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale or any other AC&H serviced Phoenix region, the A/C techs avoid danger by practicing the following simple safety rules:

• Limited Exposure – Schedule work hours for early morning and evening hours. Take more breaks in shady or air-conditioned areas.

• Increased Intake of Fluids – Drink water when thirsty and when not thirsty. Also take in fluids that can increase body salt and body minerals. A common recipe is to mix Gatorade with 50% water.

• Avoid – Beverages that pump up the sugar level or that contain alcohol.

• Eat light – small infrequent meals that are easily digested, small sandwiches, protein bars, etc.

• Where protective clothing – sun hats, long sleeve cotton shirts, sunglasses, gloves, use sunscreen.

• When working in direct sunlight, get to shade at intervals to avoid overheating and if any sign of overheating begins, then immediately get to shade and cool down.

• When working in an attic, exit at intervals to prevent overheating and exit immediately upon signs of overheating.

• Take Advantage of Available Air Conditioning – The AC&H Phoenix A/C installation team travels in air-conditioned vehicles. When necessary, the techs crank up the company furnished, air conditioned trucks and enjoy a moment of body and mind refreshment.

• If heat related danger signs manifest then call an ambulance and seek medical attention.

American Cooling and Heating will do its best to provide service to it’s Arizona customers no matter what temperatures and harsh conditions there may be, providing quick and efficient Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Repair or Replacement. The company’s A/C services are available in Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, and all surrounding areas in Arizona. Call today! AC&H will exceed all customer expectations in every sense of the word.

Disclaimer: American Cooling And Heating provides professional HVAC services only and the content contained herein is opinion only. For detailed heat wave safety measures, readers should check with a government-confirmed source of healthcare or safety authority. The information contained herein is meant for basic informational purposes only. It is not intended to serve as safety, health, or medical advice, substitute for a doctor’s appointment or to be used for diagnosing or treating a disease. Users of this information are advised to consult with their physician or verified by a licensed healthcare provider before making any decisions concerning their health. Safety related issues should be confirmed with OSHA or other licensed safety authority.

Monsoon Safety – Phoenix AC Installation Tips For Dealing With The Severity of Arizona Weather Phenomenon

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, AC Replacement, AC Service, Cooling Tips.

Phoenix AC Installation Designed to Promote Monsoon Safety

ACH Trane Air Conditioner SaleIt’s mid-week in the Arizona Monsoon Awareness Program. Area homeowners and business owners are keenly aware of the dangers associated with this serious Arizona weather phenomenon, but perhaps some don’t know exactly how to respond to the threats. American Cooling and Heating has geared up to help handle the increased demand for Gilbert AC repairs, new Scottsdale Air Conditioning installations, and all the other compounded AC service calls passing through the Phoenix area.

If you need emergency AC installation or Heat Pump repair anywhere from Chandler up to Peoria or from Scottsdale down to Buckeye, AC&H is on hand to provide immediate Air Conditioning Repairs or Air Conditioning Replacement on all major brands. American Cooling and Heating service trucks are fully stocked with components for Amana, Carrier, Goodman, Lennox, Rheem, Trane and others. The courteous AC&H technicians can correct Heat Pump problems, AC systems and furnace units. Call for an immediate appointment.

Arizona Air Conditioning Only One Component in Monsoon Safety Considerations

The Phoenix based American Cooling and Heating Website site is more than a mere sales tool to a for-profit Arizona Air Conditioning service center. The company strives to provide pertinent information relevant to current Valley Metro residents and businesses.

Dealing with the severity of Arizona weather phenomenon requires awareness of the total issue and not merely those components that are associated with Phoenix AC repairs. The following Monsoon safety tips will help you protect your family during the current Arizona Monsoon season.

Dust Storms

Linked to Microbursts, dust storms (haboobs) can kill. Never drive in a haboob. There are no reduced visibility options. If you get caught in a dust storm: 

  • Park the vehicle off the road
  • Turn off your headlights
  • Leave the vehicle in park and avoid putting your foot on the brake pedal.
  • Stay in the vehicle.
  • Do not move until the storm is passed. 

Flash Flooding

Understand the danger of moving water. Flash floods rank as the number one thunderstorm-associated killer. More often than not, the deaths occur in vehicles. Even water depths less than two feet can carry your truck or car into disaster. When flash flood warnings are in effect: 

  • Avoid entering moving water.
  • Keep close watch over young children. During thunderstorms, it only takes moments for a creek or a wash to turn deadly.
  • When traveling at night, avoid roads that are known for flooding. Darkness hinders your ability to judge water depth and road conditions. 

Wind – The Microbursts

Thunderstorms often produce sudden thrusts of downward air gusts, commonly called “downburst winds,” but technically identified as Microbursts. The force of a Microburst can exceed 100 mph. The danger to person and property is sudden, extensive and possibly deadly. Clouds of ground level dust may accompany the Microburst.

For safety during Monsoon thunderstorms: 

  • Get inside a sturdy structure
  • Avoid windows and glass doors
  • Use a battery operated radio to keep track of current news. 

Heat

According to the Arizona Division of Public Health Services (DPHS), heat related fatalities in the area are on the rise. In 2011, 206 U.S. citizens died as a result of extreme heat. This is 68 more heat related deaths than what occurred in 2010, and it is almost double the preceding ten year average.

The Arizona DPHS describes AZ heat as “more than a nuisance – it is lethal.” Authorities define heat as the nation’s number one weather-related killer. Recognize the threat and take appropriate defensive actions.

Here is how to survive the intense Arizona Monsoon temperatures: 

  • Restrict outdoor projects to the cooler hours of the day either mornings or evenings
  • Wear clothing suitable for extreme heat conditions
  • Take breaks, often and then more often
  • Take advantage of any nearby Air Conditioned structures
  • Drink water, in excess of all that you think you need
  • Keep an eye on the elderly, the young and people with known health conditions
  • Never leave children, pets or any other living creature in a vehicle that lacks adequate ventilation and/or functional air conditioning.
  • If you or someone with you experiences heat stroke — Call for emergency assistance. 

Home AC Installation Experts – American Cooling and Heating

American Cooling and Heating provides Valley wide residential, commercial and industrial Phoenix Air Conditioning services. Company technicians and AC repair experts are proficient in all types of cooling, heating, heat pumps, furnaces, air handlers, refrigeration and HVAC equipment. Current specials include reduced pricing on Trane AC systems throughout Gilbert, Scottsdale, Mesa and other Phoenix areas.

Call Now To Find Out What’s On Sale And For Immediate Pricing Or For A FREE In Home Estimate!

Please Call For Pricing For Your Specific Requirements. AC&H provides all types of Air Conditioning Equipment and Systems to Arizona. Stocked HVAC Equipment ranges from SEER Ratings of 13 SEER up to 27 SEER. AC&H is also APS Qualified and SRP Qualified. Factory Rebates and Tax Incentives may be available for select Air Conditioning Products and Systems.

American Cooling and Heating Announces Reduced Trane AC Pricing and Trane Heat Pump Sale Throughout Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Other Primary Phoenix AZ Regions

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Installation, Trane.

Arizona Central Air Conditioning Dealer, AC&H, Is Currently Providing Steep Discounts On All Trane AC Installations and Trane Heat Pump Products, Including Reduced Pricing For AC Installations

American Cooling and Heating is introducing reducedTrane AC pricing for Trane Heat Pump products andTrane AC products, including Energy Star rated models. The savings come just in time to help Arizona residents combat the dangers of Monsoon season. Homeowners and business owners are seeking air conditioning systems that help improve energy performance while lowering cooling expenses. As a world leader in efficient heating and cooling solutions, AC&H has the company contacts that enable discount sales on the quality of equipment that can meet new customer demands.

“Record temperatures continue to plague the Valley. Phoenix area homeowners and business owners are seeking cost effective heating and cooling solutions that meet and exceed EPA climate control regulations and expectations. Through price reductions gained by bulk inventory purchases, American Cooling and Heating is equipped and ready to provide immediate AC and Heat Pump installation savings to residents and businesses throughout Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix,” General Sales Rep, AC&H Regional Phoenix Division.

Energy Star Rated HVAC Systems Priced To Beat Out All Competition

Trane AC equipment is:

• High-performance 
• Energy Efficient 
• Durable 
• Effective 
• Reliable 
• Beautifully Designed 
• AND Fully Warranted By Both the Manufacturer and AC&H.

AND now, due to passed on cost savings, AC&H discount prices make owning a Trane AC or a Trane Heat Pump product fully affordable to everyone within the Valley Metro, including residents of Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale, Tempe and Phoenix.

Equal Pricing Without Regard To Distance

As a Valley Metro heating and cooling service center, American Cooling and Heating can provide the same pricing throughout the area. Providing that labor requirements do not deviate beyond reasonable measures, a Gilbert AC installation project gets priced no different from a Phoenix AC installation of the same model of Trane AC equipment. Likewise, a Scottsdale Trane Heat Pump installation can be priced identically with a Glendale Trane Heat Pump installation that uses the same model of equipment.

Urgent Need To Act

The National Weather Service (NWS), in conjunction with the Arizona, has declared the week of June 10 through June 15 as Monsoon Awareness Week. Temperatures in Mesa, Tempe and other Phoenix areas are expected to hit 110 by Wednesday. Even nightly temperatures will hover in the low eighties. The NWS suspects that this week’s Valley temperatures may exceed the 1918/1974 records of 112 degrees. The region is already running six and seven degrees higher than the temperatures for this time last year.

American Cooling and Heating is responding to the urgency of the situation. There is no better time to save on the price of a Trane AC Installation or a Trane Heat Pump product replacement.

AC&H provides:

• Free Estimates 
• Timely Service 
• Professional AC Installation 
• 24-Hour Emergency Service 
• Excellent Warranty Protection 
• AND An Inpeccable Reputation For Quality Work and Competitive Arizona Air Conditioning Pricing.

The American Cooling and Heating service team provides quick, efficient and cost effective Trane Air Conditioning and Trane Heat Pump repair or installation in Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Mesa, Peoria, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe and all surrounding areas in Arizona. Make your appointment today.

East (480) 699-2516 
Central (602) 734-5422 
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Please visit: https://americancoolingandheating.com/

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