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Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling – Tips For Arizona Heat Pump Solutions

Trane heat pump not coolingThe Complexity of Dealing With Heat Pump Not Cooling Issues

Problems with a Trane Heat Pump not cooling efficiently do not typically occur in the early life cycle of the equipment. The products are crafted for long-term performance and durability. Pre-mature “major” failures are not the rule; they are the exception to the rule.

If you have a new Trane HP system your need for advanced Arizona HP solutions is typically limited to routine maintenance programs. However, any HVAC product can suffer from performance failure. Likewise, Trane heat pumps are not immune to the problems associated with poor maintenance or accumulated age. Planned routine checkups provide the best defense against poor cooling heat pump performance,

If you are facing a Trane heat pump not cooling situation, check first that your air filter is clean and function, and that your thermostat is correctly set. Then if the problem persists, check to see your Trane Air Conditioning System is still under warranty. There is no need trying to fix it yourself if your fully covered Arizona heat pump solutions are just a phone call away. Trane products carry exceptional warranty protection, and all American Cooling and Heating installed HVAC equipment carries a lifetime workmanship warranty.

For example: The Trane XL20i when registered within 60 days of purchase is covered by a 12-year limited warranty on the compressor, a 10-year limited warranty on the outdoor coil and a 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts. If ACH did the install, the workmanship is backed by lifetime coverage.

But here’s the really cool thing: According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, the average lifespan of a quality heat pump exceeds 16 years. With Trane consistently running with the top manufacturers in the pack, expect a new system to provide years of reliable heating and cooling.

 

Defining a Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling Problem

Prior to calling for professional Arizona heat pump solutions, residents battling with a Trane Heat Pump not cooling issue often seek self-resolution of the problem. Even if you can’t perform your own Arizona HP solutions, comfort resides at the core of knowledge. Awareness of your options and possible repair costs help ease the search for a reliable HVAC service center.

We know that common problems such as a dirty air filter are rather easy to correct. But some of the Arizona heat pump solutions are far from simple to discover. For example: Without training and equipment, most homeowners are ill prepared for tracking down a failed electrical component in the A/C condensing system. Yet even this is easier to fix than a poor cooling situation that involves a leak in the refrigerant system.

But don’t despair. This text will help you define the reasons behind your Trane heat pump not cooling problem.

 

Arizona HP Solutions: General Overview of Heat Pump Cooling Problems

 

First Things First – Clean or Replace the Air Filter

Perhaps this Arizona HP solution is too common to even bring up. Yet sometimes the obvious can slip your mind. If you system is not cooling, perform a manual check of the airflow. Just place your hand in front of a nearby A/C delivery vent. If you have airflow but the pressure seems reduced, check the filter and clean or replace as necessary. You might also check in the crawlspace to ensure that a cat or a opossum has not torn a hole in your Air Conditioning ducting system.

 

Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling Due To Refrigerant Leaks

Here is a basic question: Does your heat pump have problems with heating as well as cooling? Mechanically speaking, a heat pump is nothing more than an air conditioning systemTrane 2014 HVAC Deals with a reverse cycle valve. If the heat is effectively functional but the cooling is not, you can eliminate concerns of a leak in the system refrigerant fluids. Note: When testing the HP heat delivery performance, be sure to that your thermostat is not set on the auxiliary heat system.

If your examination reveals that your Trane Heat Pump not cooling problem is due to low refrigerant fluid, you have a somewhat heavy-duty heat pump problem – even if the overall system is in relatively decent condition. Heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units use a sealed refrigerant system. It is not normal for the unit to loose refrigerant.

If you add refrigerant without knowing how the original coolant vanished, the problem won’t go away. As the old saying goes: Insanity is when you keep doing the same thing over and over with the same results each time. Adding coolant to a leaky heat pump system is both futile and illegal. To correct the HP not cooling issue, the leak must be located, sealed and thoroughly tested for long-term reliability.

 

And Assortment of Not Cooling Causes and Solutions

 

Some air conditioning cool air problems cannot be identified or resolved by the homeowner. But here is a rapid-fire rundown of causes and possible solutions.

  • Indoor Blower Failure – Got no pressure from the system diffusers; check the thermostat to ensure that the indoor blower is not turned off.
  • Compressor or Outdoor Unit Fan – If the thermostat is set correctly yet the outdoor unit fan or the compressor fails to engage, check the house fuses and circuit breakers. Also be sure that you check the breakers that are typically mounted near the heat pump.
  • All Systems Functional – When the blowers are churning and the thermostat is set correctly and the refrigerant is full, check around the system for obstacles that may be impeding the airflow. Even tall grass can be a problem.

 

Prevention is Always the Best Cure

If your Trane Heat Pump not cooling problem doesn’t pertain to a dirty filter, an error in the thermostat settings, or obstacles around the condensing system, you most likely need an HVAC technician to correct the issue. American Cooling and Heating can get you up and running on a 24/7 timetable. We also honor valid Trane equipment warranties.

Our tech will arrive on time and provide you with a written diagnosis for the Arizona HP solution. We may even be able to help you identify the status of your Trane Heat Pump warranty. Of a certain, we will provide you with up-front-pricing and dependable service.

But why wait for a system not cooling problem?

Consistent heat pump maintenance reduces the risk of heat pump failure while also helping to extend the lifespan of the system. Keep your Trane HP running efficiently and effectively. Spending a little scheduled money on Trane heat pump maintenance may save you from the crisis of an unexpected and costly HP repair call.

IF you already missed the opportunity to schedule routine HVAC maintenance, now is a good time to take advantage of the American Cooling and Heating

“Mid-April FREE Service Call With Repair”

It’s running right now. But don’t delay. This “Mid-April FREE Service Call With Repair” offer expires May 18, 2014.

 

Call Now! Put an end to your Trane heat pump not cooling days.

 

 

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This article and its content do not constitute legal, financial, technical, or medical advice. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the company and its employees and agents disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this article and its content. All trademarks, logos, and associated content displayed are the property of their respective owners.

 

Reverse Climate Change – Arizona HVAC Company Reflects on the Global Challenge

Climate Change on a Crowded PlanetAmerican Cooling and Heating Announces New Entry In the Global Warming Series – Reviewing Current Efforts To Reverse Climate Change

“Words from Berlin suggest that a modest global investment in alternative energy resources can keep global warming in check. But what is the actual definition of “modest?” local American Cooling and Heating tech manager.

Due to increasing interest in global warming and the associated effects in climate change, American Cooling and Heating has determined to help expand public awareness of current discussions and concepts. This press release is one of several in the ACH Global Warming series.

A Global Effort To Reverse Climate Change

According to the UN Climate Change Panel, quick action can restrain the cost of managing global warming. Immediate changes to the process of how energy is manufactured can be accomplished within a reasonably modest price range. But IPCC chairman Rajendra Pachauri makes perfectly clear that the solutions must involve immediate and decisive action. The tools are at hand. Climate change can be reversed and without a major disruption of world economic systems. But today is the day for action.

Consisting mainly of CO2, the buildup of heat-trapping gases in the atmosphere comes mainly from the burning of fossil fuels. In the power sector, the use of coal has increased by 2.2 percent per year between 2000 and 2010. And the problem of Global Warming generates a catch-22 environment. As the global heat index rises, so too do the demands for air-conditioning and other cooling services, all of which require electrical energy as a power source.

Unless the world takes additional and appropriate measures, containment of emissions will continue to become more difficult. According to the IPCC panel, by the year 2100 the world will endure a 5 to 7 degrees Fahrenheit increase in temperatures.

The greatest part of the balancing load falls upon governments and energy providers. According to the IPCC, shifting energy resources from fossil fuels to low-carbon or zero-carbon resources can reduce the growth of power consumption by around 0.06 percentage points per year. It is a modest consumption rate that will work. Alternative sources for renewable energy include solar and wind power devices. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that anything entailing a near quadrupling of low-carbon energy supply lines is welcome as a global economic opportunity. The IPCC is not calling for major changes. As mister Pachauri has stated in other news reports, “The loss in consumption is relatively modest.”

Opposite Views On Reversal of Climate Change Don’t Change Common Sense

Now the IPCC predicts a large-scale change in the fossil fuel investment quarter, a change that will drop by $30 billion annually even as investments in low-carbon resources expand by nearly $150 billion. And none of this takes into account the estimated $336 billion increase in energy efficiency applications that apply to the building, industrial and transport sectors.

On the other hand, oil and gas companies project a different viewpoint. So far as Exxon Mobil is concerned, adjusting for climate change is unlikely to greatly influence the sell of fossil fuels in any foreseeable near future (1).

Even in the Berlin climate change meeting, a dispute disrupted the flow of the discussion. Even as the evidence of climate change becomes indisputable, issues of cause, effect and management continue to trouble the “big” names in the discussion. Yet one matter remains primary on the board. According to the IPCC, time is running out, not for solutions but for cost-effect solutions. President of the Natural Resources Defense Council, Frances Beinecke, says that the solution “… requires decisive actions to curb carbon pollution — and an all-out race to embrace renewable sources of energy. History is calling.”

Summer heat can trigger asthma attacks, migraine headaches and even dehydration. Climate change is raising the heat ceiling and forcing a global increase in the use of heating and cooling equipment. To learn more about the American Cooling and Heating global warming series, click here.

 

 

Disclaimer:

 

This article and its content do not constitute legal, financial, technical, or medical advice. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the company and its employees and agents disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this article and its content. All trademarks, logos, and associated content displayed are the property of their respective owners.

1) http://www.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2014/0403/UN-to-oil-industry-You-can-solve-climate-change

 

 

 

Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Thermostats and Advanced AC System Controls

Thermostats and controllers at ACHThermostats: The Tools That Manage HVAC Performance

In basic definition, thermostats and advanaced A/C system controls in air conditioning and heat pump systems are on/off switches. The switch functions in relationship to a thermostat’s set point as compared to changes in the indoor air temperature of the associated structure. But there is so much more to HVAC performance than what meets the casual examination.

Herein, the Arizona-based HVAC installation and maintenance group at American Cooling and Heating presents a brief overview of air conditioning and heat pump thermostats & advanced A/C system controls.

Basic Thermostat and A/C System Control Processes

In 1883, Warren S. Johnson invented the first electric room thermostat. The Johnson Controls technology used mercury and electrodes inserted directly through the glass. The systems were accurate within one degree of temperature.

Skip ahead. In modern technology, most 2014 air conditioning and heat pump thermostats operate on low voltage control circuits that pull 24 volts AC from a control transformer installed within the home’s heating or cooling equipment. Low voltage control technology provides a safety advantage that enables the thermostat to operate multiple electromechanical contractors, relays and sequencers at inherently safe voltage. Modern systems also include an integrated “anticipation” function that activates the contacts in a manner that prevents room temperatures from overshooting the desired temperature settings. And all this excludes the growing range of features associated with modern programmable thermostats & controllers.    

Pre-digital Heating and Air Conditioning Thermostats

In 1953, Honeywell introduced the T-86 “Round” thermostat technology (1). This bimetallic-spring regulated room thermostat still controls millions of home heating and cooling systems throughout the world.

Typically mounted on a central wall within the home, the traditional Honeywell thermostat uses a basic dial-type round-controller design that includes two temperature scales and two temperature pointers. The top scale and pointer provides the adjustable components of the system. The bottom scale shows the actual physical temperature in the chosen area of the home. Rotating the pointer in the top scale to the right increases the desired heating requirements. Rotating the pointer in the top scale to the left decreases the desired temperature setting.

In the early years, thermostats designed to control both cooling and heating included a manual setting switch at the base of the unit. This switch, also seen in rectangular units of the pre-digital era, can be moved from heat-to-off-to-cool or back again. The temperature sensor within the units compare the air temperature near the thermostat to the settings of the system and turn on or off the associated heating or cooling equipment as appropriate. The heat/cool/off control switch assures that only the selected equipment can activate at any one time.

Digital Era Thermostats and Controllers

By the year 2005, nearly 97% of U.S. households used installed heating systems (2). During the same time frame, only 75% of the U.S. households used air conditioning. But the world is changing and the changing climates associated with global warming continue to press upward the demand for installed home air conditioning. Modern programmable thermostat and controller technology bestows a dramatic increase in features and capabilities. From simple on/off heating and cooling to controlled ventilation systems and from manual settings to controllers that respond to electricity price signals the home air conditioning and heat pump management system engages in a whole new arena of thermal comfort and energy savings. And then along comes thermostats and advanced air conditioning controls that link directly into the home Internet networking system.

A Sampling of Thermostats and Controllers Available Via ACH

For homeowners and the HVAC industry, heating and cooling control is blazing a whole new world of opportunities. Here are some examples of thermostats and controllers offered to Arizona residents and installed by American Cooling and Heating:

Trane XL800 Digital Thermostat

Quality remains at the core of every Trane thermostat. Rely on the comfort. Trust the power of the Trane XL800 Deluxe Programmable to provide:

  • Bright back-lit display with interactive touch screenTrane-XL800-Digital-Thermostats-and-controllers
  • Armchair programming with removable screen
  • Filter clean/replacement key
  • Programming functions stored in permanent memory
  • Manual or auto changeover
  • Minimum compressor runtime
  • 3 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit “dead band” between heating and cooling set points in the “auto” changeover mode
  • Conventional or adaptive intelligent recovery
  • Min and max heating and cooling ranges
  • Daylight Savings Time key
  • Programmable fan can be programmed in the “on”, “auto” or “circulate” mode for each period
  • Vacation/leave program will hold vacation/leave temperature for up to 256 days
  • Five-minute time delay for compressor protection
  • Outdoor temperature display
  • Single-stage heat (gas or electric), single-stage cool
  • AND more.

Trane ComfortLink™ II SMART CONTROL

It’s innovative, fully upgradeable and the best that Trane offers. The ComfortLink™ II control features touch-screen configuration in a digital picture frame environment. Compatible with most brands of standard central heat pumps and air conditioning equipment as well as with Trane products, this controller enables Arizona homeowners with the power of the future. Features include:

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  • Custom control and scheduling
  • Live weather and dealer contact via wireless networking
  • Energy efficient indoor/outdoor temperature monitoring
  • Air quality management designed to boost the efficiency of your air filter system
  • Remote access from within your home or from any Internet-enabled mobile device

But these two only touch the surface. American Cooling and Heating also installs:

  • Amana ComfortNet CTK03 Control         
  • Amana ComfortNet CTK01 Control       
  • Amana Digital Thermostats
  • Goodman Standard Touch Screen Thermostats
  • Goodman Communicating Thermostats
  • Rheem 100-Series Non-Programmable Thermostats
  • Rheem 200-Series Programmable Thermostats
  • Rheem 300-Series Deluxe Programmable Thermostats
  • Rheem 400-Series Special Applications and Programmable Thermostats
  • Rheem 500-Series Communicating and Programmable Thermostats
  • AND Other Equipment From Major Manufacturers.

American Cooling and Heating Offers Valley Wide Arizona Air Conditioning and Heating Sales, Installation and Services on residential, commercial and industrial equipment, including air conditioning condensers, air handlers, furnaces, heat pumps, refrigeration systems and other HVAC equipment.

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  1. http://honeywell.com/About/Pages/our-history.aspx
  2. http://eec.ucdavis.edu/files/How_people_use_thermostats_in_homes.pdf

 

 

Global Warming and Human Settlements in Urban Areas – An ACH Review of the 2014 WGII AR5 Final Draft

Global Warming Plot Of NASA GISS DataArizona HVAC Service Center, American Cooling and Heating, Presents a Review of the Risks, Vulnerabilities and Impact of Climate Change on People Who Live In An Urban Community

“To simplify the WGII AR5 final draft summary on global warming, think three categories of impact: 1) Resources, 2) Human Settlement and 3) Human Health. In this release of the American Cooling and Heating global warming series, we focus is on how climate change affects human settlements in urban environments,” ACH Phoenix data team.

For urban residents, global warming presents increasing risk factors associated with accumulated regional vulnerabilities and the economic conditions linked to those vulnerabilities. This release of the American Cooling and Heating global warming update highlights some of the problems, some of the possible solutions and some of the current effects that climate change has imposed and will continue to impose upon people who live in urban environments. For sake of a condensed presentation, all urban regions are grouped as one with no included adjustments for site size, characteristics or financially viable conditions

Preliminary Disclosure: The contents of the Climate Change 2014: Impacts, Adaptation and Vulnerability report include the complete scientific and procedural evaluation of global warming data. Delivered in March of 2014 by the Working Group II global warming task force, the 2013 WGII AR5 IPCC Fifth Assessment Report is not yet approved in detail (1). However, the 38th Session of the IPCC has accepted the report along with the general statements of how global warming affects:

** Natural and managed world systems and world resources
** Matters of human health and human security
** AND Human settlements, including the industries and infrastructures within those settlements.

Urban Climate Adaptation Versus Urban Climate Change and the Associated Risks

Better than half of the world’s population resides, builds and works within urban communities (2). Global greenhouse gas emissions are an undesirable by-product of such tight-knit regions. Rapid growth in urban cities, especially in the low-to-middle income countries, generates an increase in vulnerable human settlements at risk of extreme weather change.

The situation can be somewhat controlled by effective governmental management of infrastructure, managed land-use and development of a strong ecosystem, but the risks factors continue to grow. Building reliable resilience while also enabling sustainable urban development demands leveraged support of climate change adaptation. A support that does not always deliver a resource-efficient solution to the growing problem of global warming and the associated climate changes hinders the resilience of the project.

The internal composition of most cities revolves around an inter-dependent system than can be managed but that can also be limited by medium confidence in limited submitted evidence. But when the evidence mounts and the management system delivers assurance of co-benefits, a powerful rise in support follows. The urban community suddenly realizes a resource-efficient method for addressing global warming and the associated climate changes.

As the risks associated with global warming increase, the negative impacts on human settlements, human health and local economies accumulate. Sea levels rise. Storms surge. Flooding, landslides and water scarcity are commonplace. Air pollution, drought and heat stress drive up the costs of air filtration, water supplies and even home air conditioning. Excessive energy consumption becomes the norm. According to the 2014 WGII AR5 Final Draft, by the year 2100 the cost of air conditioning will increase energy demands by up to 30-fold (2).

Changes in the climate impact almost every range of urban infrastructure, including sanitation and drainage, energy and water resources, transportation, and communication. Is the services arena, urban dwellers can expect a rise in risk factors associated with emergency services and personal health care response times. From economic stress factors to household well-being, the methods or managing urban communities will play a major role in future balance of the environmental and ecosystem services of the world.

For individuals, climate change affects multiple areas of life, including individual and family assets, personal health, and the methods of maintaining a decent livelihood. Yet in the human settlements that lack in essential services and infrastructure, provisions for adaptation are limited and the risks factors are explosive.

But all is not gloom and doom. Urban communities can adapt and it begins now. Every city can increment steps that lean toward a sustainable alignment with risk governance. From the private sector to the power of local and community governmental resources, the opportunities for immediate action is possible even if not currently realized in practice. It begins with a strong urban government that is capable of assessing and integrating a local regulatory framework that generates local support and confidence. It requires planning, design and allocation of resources and manpower. And it needs to be processed in incremental and transformative solutions that further increase the urban confidence in adaptation outcomes.

 

Next up: A look at global warming and climate change as associated with human settlements, industry and infrastructure in rural areas.

Series presented by American Cooling and Heating, Arizona HVAC Sales and Service for Trane, Amana, Goodman, Rheem, Carrier and all other major HVAC brands. For information on current ACH 2014 A/C product promotions, contact: https://americancoolingandheating.com

 

Disclaimer:

This article and its content do not constitute legal, financial, technical, or medical advice. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the company and its employees and agents disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this article and its content. All trademarks, logos, and associated content displayed are the property of their respective owners.

 

 

  1. http://m.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2014/0331/IPCC-global-warming-report-why-air-conditioning-rises-30-fold-by-2100-video#unhide
  2. http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/report/final-drafts

 

Global Warming Series, An Update On The Effects of Global Warming From American Cooling and Heating

global warming Arizona-based HVAC Industry Leader, American Cooling and Heating, Announces A New Series on the Effects of Global Warming On Residential Air Conditioning

“It’s in the news, troubling world leaders and leading to a near certain surge in cooling-related consumption of energy. Helping Arizona residents keep up with the effects of global warming on home air conditioning is just another part of our job,” ACH Arizona blog manager.

According to final drafts of Climate Change 2014:Impacts, Adaptation, and Vulnerability as delivered by the Working Group II (WGII) AR5, the projected global demand for air conditioning will increase by 30-fold within the next 86 years. It may seem a long time span, but the incremental effects are already in process. As a national leader in the air conditioning industry, American Cooling and Heating aims to help Arizona residents keep abreast with current information as presented by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

Global Warming, Part I: An Introduction to IPCC

Established in 1988 by the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) and in conjunction with the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) stands as the international leader in the assessment of climate change and the effects of global warming on the environment, the nations and the people throughout those nations.

The focus is simple:

** 1) Examine the understandings and validity of the presented scientific facts concerning the effects of climate change and its potential socio-economic and environmental impact
** 2) Ensure that world leaders are presented a clear and unbiased scientific point of view.

The IPCC scientific body functions under the sponsorship of the UN. The group reviews and evaluates the value of ongoing scientific, methodological and socio-economic data as accumulated and disclosed by other global climate-change monitoring resources. However, the IPCC does not within its own resources monitor, test or conduct any measurements on data parameters associated with global warming.

Volunteer scientists working from all regions of the global world center accomplish the work of the IPCC. They number into the thousands and they hail from all parts of the earth. Ensuring accuracy and objective scientific reporting is critical to the success of the project and to the trustworthiness of the reporting parties. By remaining objective, IPCC can present a reliable range of views and expertise. Governed by the Secretariat and hosted at the WMO headquarters in Geneva, the work of the IPCC is readily available to all Governments.

As an intergovernmental body, the IPCC enables membership from any nation that participates in the United Nations (UN) and the WMO. As of 2014, membership included representation from 195 countries. This resource embodies a balanced link between the scientific evidence of ongoing climate change and the governments that need to react to those changes. Thus the IPCC issues reports that are policy-neutral yet uniquely policy-relevant to the world as a whole. IPCC reports are never issued as policy-prescriptive.

Next up in the ACH Global Warming Update, Part II: Understanding Climate Change and the Effects of Global Warming

 This climate change series is presented by American Cooling and Heating, Arizona HVAC Sales and Service for Trane, Amana, Goodman, Rheem, Carrier and all other major HVAC brands. For information on current ACH 2014 A/C product promotions, contact: www.americancoolingandheating.com

 

Disclaimer:

This article and its content do not constitute legal, financial, technical, or medical advice. While every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that this document is correct at the time of publication, the company and its employees and agents disclaim any and all liability to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of anything done or omitted to be done in reliance upon the whole or any part of this article and its content. All trademarks, logos, and associated content displayed are the property of their respective owners.

  1. http://m.csmonitor.com/Environment/Energy-Voices/2014/0331/IPCC-global-warming-report-why-air-conditioning-rises-30-fold-by-2100-video#unhide
  2. http://ipcc-wg2.gov/AR5/report/final-drafts

 

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