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Trane Air Conditioning Troubleshooting, Fix Your Trane Heat Pump Now

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, AC Repair, AC Service, Arizona Air Conditioning Installation, Maintenance, Trane.

Trane Air Conditioning TroubleshootingTrane Air Conditioning Troubleshooting – Sometimes Simple and Sometimes Not

When correctly installed by a professional Phoenix heating and cooling technician, your Trane heat pump or Trane A/C system should function effectively, energy efficient and trouble free. However, time conquers all equipment, including the best of the best in heating and cooling products. But before you call for a qualified Arizona Trane heating and cooling service tech, cover the following basic Trane Air Conditioning troubleshooting steps.   

Trane A/C Troubleshooting, the Simple Side 

The following details deal with heat pumps and central air conditioning systems. Sometimes heating and cooling complications are related to product age. Sometimes they can occur due to poor Phoenix A/C installation practices. Yet even if you have an extended fully transferable 10-year Trane Air Conditioning Registered Limited Warranty Protection program on parts only, labor only or parts and labor, not every problem requires immediate contact with your Arizona Trane A/C repair center. Remember: Air Conditioning service calls, even when covered under warranty, can cost you in time, missed work hours and the discomfort of going without a functioning A/C even if only for a few hours.  

The causes of improper heating and cooling can range from minor and simple to major and complex. The Trane Air Conditioning troubleshooting tips listed here primarily focus on quick home remedies. They are as follows: 

Thermostat/Control Incorrectly Set – This may seem like an obvious Trane Air Conditioning troubleshooting step, but if you live with a houseful of kids the thermostat/control may not be set like you think it is. Even if you are running the cream-of-the-crop Trane ComfortLink™ II programmable controller with remote access, live weather and indoor/outdoor air temperature monitoring, the system is human managed. Make a thermostat check your first stop.  

No Airflow – Start by checking the system filters. The Trane CleanEffects™ collector is designed for rinse or vacuum cleaning. Likewise, the Trane FreshEffects™ filter permits easy slide out cleaning. Don’t permit a clogged filter to hinder your indoor comfort.

Frozen Coil – While considering the possibilities of a clogged indoor filter, you should also check for a frozen or dirty coil system. If you notice water beneath the unit and a cold exterior surface on the coil enclosure, try shutting down the system thermostat for several hours. Note: Even if a shutdown permits the unit to defrost and restart, a frozen coil indicates the need to contact your Phoenix Trane Air Conditioning repair center. 

Tripped Circuit Breaker – In older homes, the electrical wiring is often substandard to modern requirements. Older wiring and circuits are more easily overloaded than new equipment. If your heating or cooling system has come to a complete halt, effective Trane Air Conditioning troubleshooting begins by checking the A/C, HP or Air Handler circuit breakers. If a reset is necessary, ask yourself three questions: 

  1. Is the breaker directly linked to the heating and cooling equipment or does it trace back to the primary home breaker box?
  2. Is this an ongoing problem throughout the home or is it isolated to the Trane Heat Pump or Trane Air Conditioning system?
  3. Did a recent electrical storm cause a household-wide electrical failure? 

The answer to these questions directs the next step in your Trane A/C or Trane Heat Pump troubleshooting session. If the failure is due to a recent household electrical outage, the problem may not need any further attention. If the failure traces back to the primary home breaker box, and it is not due to a recent household electrical outage, you may need to contact an Arizona electrician rather than your Phoenix Trane AC installation professional. Likewise, if the problem tracks to the installed Trane A/C breaker box, call the installer. Something is amiss in the unit. 

Warning: Before resetting any circuit breakers, investigate your installed Arizona A/C system for signs of physical damage due to high winds, rocks thrown from lawn mower equipment and more. You should also work with a partner: One person to reset the breaker and the other to keep watch over the unit of signs of immediate need for shutdown. 

Problems That May Require Professional Arizona Trane Air Conditioning Troubleshooting 

  • Indoor unit functions but the outdoor unit doesn’t
  • Extreme increase in electrical usage
  • Excessive system cycling
  • System fails to achieve thermostat set point
  • System runs continuously
  • Overflowing drip pan. 

Some of the above problems can be related to thermostat settings, an increase in local utility rates, an extreme increase in local temperatures or the purchase of new home appliances. However, it may be that you need the skills and training of a professional Arizona Trane Heat Pump or Trane Air Conditioning Troubleshooting expert. If you have taken the basic A/C troubleshooting steps to no avail, click here to contact American Cooling and Heating. We can fix your Trane A/C equipment.

 

Is Your Amana Air Conditioning Installation Designed For Scottsdale, Arizona?

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, AC Replacement, Amana Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps.

Amana Air Conditioning Installation Designed For Scottsdale, ArizonaImprove Your AC Performance With a New Scottsdale Amana Air Conditioning Installation

For efficient operation, your Scottsdale Amana Air Conditioning system must provide something better than 24/7 condenser services. Yet many Arizona homeowners are unaccustomed to the features of an energy-efficient and correctly installed Amana AC unit. They are, in stead, running poorly designed older units that struggle 24/7 against extreme Scottsdale temperatures. This results in a concept of equipment performance that leaves homeowners feeling like the air conditioning process is designed to blow endless streams of cold air.

Yet AC units do not siphon cold atmosphere into the home. Rather they work to reduce humidity while striping the interior air of excess heat. When the Amana Heat Pump is correctly installed and effectively designed to meet the specific requirements of your Scottsdale home, the process provides cost-efficient heating and cooling. Triple digit Arizona temperatures should not force your AC or Heat Pump into a continuous run cycle. If it does, your system:

The expense of fighting Scottsdale, Arizona heat waves with an under-sized, over-sized, out-dated or poorly maintained heat pump or central air conditioning system is four-fold:

  1. Excess running results in higher energy bills
  2. Excess running decreases the life expectancy of your Scottsdale AC
  3. Excess running can trigger AC freeze up, which results in a hot day in the old homestead
  4. Excess running means a higher AC maintenance cost, a disproportionate rate of repair calls and additional loss of work time.

Scottsdale Amana Air Conditioning Installation That Suits Your Arizona Home

Known for durability and reliability, Amana Heat Pumps and Amana Central Air Conditioners are available on several levels of effectiveness. Not every Scottsdale homeowner needs the best of the best. For example: The Distinctions™ line of Amana Heat Pumps are designed to provide inexpensive AC efficiency ranging from 13 SEER units to the SSZ16 Distinction 16 SEER performance product.

Likewise, the Premium line of Amana Heat Pumps starts with a 13 SEER ASZ13 unit and then fires up to the high performance power of the 18 SEER / 9.5 HSPF ASZC18 HP with ComfortNet™ Communication System. This is top-line Amana home heating and cooling. The Amana ASZC18 ships complete with:

  • R-410A chlorine-free refrigerant
  • Short-cycle protection via SmartShift™ technology
  • Short-cycle compressor protection
  • The Copeland® UltraTech™ two-stage scroll compressor
  • Onboard storage of six fault codes accompanied by onboard diagnostic indicator lights
  • The Copeland ComfortAlert™ extended diagnostics system
  • Various factory-installed components, including filter drier, high-capacity muffler and a compressor crankcase heater
  • Pressure switches for low/high operation
  • A two-speed condenser fan motor
  • Standard Lifetime Limited Warranty protection for the compressor
  • Available Asure extended warranty for up to 99-years (compressor only) of affordable, worry-free professionally installed Scottsdale Amana Air Conditioning comfort.

Throughout the continuance of 2013, the Amana ASZC18 Heat Pump as well as many other Amana Air Conditioning products is eligible for U.S. tax credits on high-efficiency residential heating and cooling equipment. In fact, most Amana HVAC products provide exceptional energy savings, often include various cost saving rebates and incentives and, if purchased before the close of December 2013, may be eligible for a U.S. tax credit.

So stop blowing air, wasting energy and consuming your hard earned dollars: Click here to contact American Cooling and Heating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poor Phoenix Air Quality Results in EPA Freeze of Federal Transportation Funds

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, AC Service, Air Purification, Trane.

Trane Air Purification Reduces Poor Air QualityFlashback to 2010 Phoenix Air Quality – Viewpoint of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

On May 25, 2010, the EPA announced an impending block on federal transportation funds unless Arizona could come up with an acceptable and reliable air quality control plan. According to the EPA, Arizona pollution levels exceeded federal standards. The agency completely rejected the concept that dust storms were the cause of Phoenix air quality problems. EPA regional administrator, Jared Blumenfeld declared the so-called “exceptional events” as an unscientific explanation for Arizona air quality complications.

The Importance of Air Purification

During 2008, Phoenix experienced eleven unacceptably high PM-10 pollution spikes. Arizona officials attributed ten of those spikes to dust storms. In 2010, the EPA declared Arizona out of compliance. PM-10 is measured as one-seventh the width of a human hair, yet the effects on human health include:

  • Breathing problems
  • Cancer
  • Lung damage
  • Respiratory failures
  • AND premature death.

 The primary at-risk groups affected by high levels of PM-10 include: children, the elderly and people with existing asthma, chronic lung disease and influenza. Yet efficient air purification works to make life better for all Phoenix residents.

 Update 2013 – A Current Look at Phoenix Air Quality

Government processes are sometimes difficult to understand. For example: According to current reports from the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ), Phoenix air quality levels are reasonably good. Daytime highs are running around 108-degrees Fahrenheit and will reach 110 by the middle of next week. Up until Tuesday of next week, chances of storms are low but moisture levels will slightly increase. By mid-week, rain and cloud cover should hold ozone concentrations in the normally accepted “Good” range. Sounds like a good report yet the EPA has issued a freeze on Federal Transportation Funds.

In the later half of next week, sunshine will push Phoenix ozone levels back into the mid-moderate range. The Humboldt Mountain region may kick in at a mid-moderate range of 71. Meantime, Glendale residents can expect a maximum 8-hr PPB of 41 and Tempe PM-2.5 particles may run a 9.8 max 24-hour value. Throughout the Phoenix region, PM-10 particles are ranging 25 to 30.

Considering that maximum unhealthy ozone levels range between 200 and 300 on the measurement scale, a 42 in Phoenix and a 41 in Mesa seems a minor issue.

Building Arizona – Air Quality And Air Purification A Continuing Battle

According to We Build Arizona, the state’s current transportation needs between now and 2030 will result in a $162,3 billion shortage. Arizona air quality remains an issue. Areas such as Maricopa and Pinal County struggle to meet EPA requirements and may, as a result, lose an additional $1.8 billion in federal transportation funding.

In 2012, Phoenix, Mesa and Scottsdale ranked top of the most-polluted list for year-round particle levels. Residents in such cities face year-round particle pollution that includes:

  • Aerosols
  • Dust
  • Soot
  • AND other unhealthy breathable substances.

Spikes in particle pollution can be short-term or long-term, sometimes lasting for days. It’s a complex problem that will not go away quickly.

Helping Yourself – Trane CleanEffects™ Air Filtration

Correcting the dangers of poor Phoenix air quality is a government process that requires the help of businesses and individuals. Although you may not have the position, power or finances to initiate direct influences of major proportion, you do have the power to make small differences.

Here’s how you can help reduce the Phoenix air quality problem:

  • Practice environmentally balanced driving habits
  • Make use of public transportation
  • Avoid blowing or sweeping debris and dust into the streets
  • Plan your next vehicle around Green Choice options
  • Close and seal household chemicals, cleaners, garage and solvents
  • Buy Energy Star products
  • Upgrade your older energy-hog heating and cooling system to an energy-efficient solution
  • Work with an environmentally responsible Trane Air Conditioning Installation expert
  • Install a Trane CleanEffects™ Air Filtration system.

Meet Arizona’s best-stocked Air Conditioning Professional, American Cooling and Heating. Here to provide you with 24/7 Phoenix AC Installation, ACH handles quality Trane air filtration equipment, Trane heat pumps, Trane air handlers and Trane AC units.

The Trane CleanEffects™ is the most effective air filtration and air purification device in the world. Designed for 99.98 percent allergen removal, this system sets the standard for indoor air quality. Make your Arizona home virtually dust free. Call now to schedule your free ACH inspection and estimate. The Trane CleanEffects™ air filtration device helps your HVAC system maintain a clean and healthy indoor environment.

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Trane Air Conditioning Warranty Enhancements: What is the Trane Registered Limited Warranty?

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

Trane Registered Limited WarrantyPhoenix, Arizona – Effective July 31, 2013, Definition of Air Conditioning Coverage Under the Trane Registered Limited Warranty

In May of 2009, Trane enhanced the standards on limited AC equipment warranties and established a new Air Conditioning equipment warranty registration process. Company press releases identified the change as a display of Trane’s commitment to product durability, quality and reliability. The Trane Registered Limited Warranty program ensured Arizona buyers as well as national buyers of long-term support even during tough economic times.

The new limited Trane warranty system has now been around for over six years yet many Phoenix regional and other buyers do not fully understand the importance of this program. Trane air conditioning warranties are available on all residential Trane heating and cooling equipment that is correctly installed in an  approved residential setting. You, as a Phoenix regional residential Trane customer, may have have access to either a Trane Base Limited Warranty or a Trane Registered Limited Warranty.

But what is the Trane Registered Limited Warranty and what does it cover?

 

The Specifics of a Trane Warranty Program

When you hire an Arizona AC Installation company to provide Air Conditioning services for your Phoenix home, you want a product that provides worry-free AC service. Trane has always provided one of the most complete Manufacturers Limited Warranties in the HVAC industry. But the harsh Arizona summers can push heating and cooling equipment to the limits. Some Phoenix regional residents like the comfort of having a little extra security. For you, the future-conscious buyer, Trane offers Optional Extended Warranties designed to increase your protection no matter how unforgiving the Phoenix temperatures may become.

Registering the Installed AC Phoenix

Terms of the Trane Registered Limited Warranty require that buyers register their Trane Air Conditioning product within 60 days of installation. The user-friendly Trane registration process can be completed by phone (1-800-554-6413) or by logging in to the official Trane website. Products not registered within the allotted time default to coverage under the terms of Trane’s Base Limited Warranty program.

Warranty Specifics Determined by Installed HVAC Model

Trane warranty terms vary by product type and model. Arizona residents planning to install a Trane Air Conditioning product can get detailed product-specific warranty information by contacting  American Cooling and Heating or visiting the Trane web page that defines your system.

Before making that buying decision, sit down with your Arizona heating and cooling professional. The trained technicians at AC&H can help you understand the warranty and any areas of the Trane Manufacturers Limited Warranty that are specific to your selected model. The American Cooling and Heating dealer will also explain to you the distinctions between the Manufacturers Limited Warranty and the Optional Extended Warranty.

Although the specifics of the Trane Registered Limited Warranty may vary by product, the following overview details the typical type of coverage:

  • Air Conditioners — Including compressor, internal functional parts and outdoor coil system
  • Air Cleaners – Excludes filters but includes all other internal functional parts
  • Air Handlers – Covers all internal function components
  • All-in-One Units – Includes coil, compressor, internal functional components and, where applicable, the heat exchanger
  • Coils – Covers all functional internal components
  • Controls and Thermostats – Comprises operative internal parts
  • Furnaces – Pertains to heat exchanger and functional internal components
  • Heat Pumps – Includes Compressor, functional internal components and the outdoor coil unit
  • Humidifiers – Pertains to inner functional elements.

 

Final Steps: Registering Your Arizona Installed Trane Heating and Cooling Equipment

It’s smooth, simple and quick. Ask your ACH dealer to help you identify the model number, serial number and installation date of your Installed Phoenix Trane AC equipment. Call Trane headquarters or go to the official Trane product registration page and complete the process. 

 

 

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How to Get the Most From Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump Installation Decision

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

Not Just Another Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump Installation Company

Heat pump installation can be a tricky business. Similar performance and quality between AC manufacturers and their associated products make accurate price comparisons difficult. Buyers often spend hours trying to distinguish the fine-point distinctions between HVAC equipment performance, yet end up forgetting the importance of basing their Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump installation decision on the quality of the installer.

The product facts are simple. When comparing quality to quality, performance to performance and efficiency to efficiency, Amana’s ASZC Series Premium Heat Pumps are a match for any existing brand. The ASZC product line comes with a mixture of options, enhanced features and performance ratings fit to match the needs of any Mesa home or business. All Amana HP equipment is backed by an industry-leading extensive warranty system, crafted for product endurance and designed to excel at meeting high-end Arizona heating and cooling requirements.

Still, a buyer should not solely focus on equipment features. To gain reliable heat pump service, buyers must also dissect the background, professional behavior, skills and training of the available Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump installation contractors. The ASZC Series consist of some of the best heating and cooling equipment offered by Phoenix AZ Air Conditioning installation companies, yet if the Mesa Amana AC contractor fails to complete the installation with quality, attention to detail and concern for product effectiveness, the homeowner or the business owner pays a tremendous and unnecessary additional daily operating expense.

Choosing the Right Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump Installation Company

Let’s say that the Amana Premium HP fits the bill for your home. Here’s what you need from the Arizona AC installation contractor:

  • A list of recent installs, including contact numbers
  • A list of older installs that can provide evidence of on-going customer support
  • 24/7 service response even on holidays
  • Evidence of a lengthy business history; you do want someone that will still be around in 10 to 15 years
  • A clear and written explanation of how warranty service is handled for both parts and labor
  • A detailed and written warranty for parts and service
  • A written and verbal report on which Amana system will be installed and why
  • A detailed explanation of the purposed duct system, including sizing, vent locations, return air plan and type of materials used.

In short, you need to understand what the Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump Installation crew is doing and why. If you already have an existing duct system, make sure your AZ HP installer analyzes the need for any corrections, upgrades or replacements. If this sounds like lots of attention to detail, you are getting the picture.

Heat Pump Enhancements Included in the Amana ASZC Premium HP Line

Perhaps you have decided on a heat pump but you haven’t yet settled on the Amana Premium heat pump for your Mesa home or business. Considering Arizona climates, the HP will likely provide your primary source for heating and cooling. The Amana ASZC line is designed for enhanced reliability and performance. Perhaps the following factors will help settle your mind to go with a Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump installation. Here are nine heat pump enhancements that Amana offers to ensure customer satisfaction:

1) Upgraded Compressor – All Amana high-efficiency heat pumps utilize scroll compressors. This means 70% fewer moving parts than a reciprocating compressor.

2) Filter Drier – Included as a factory-installed feature for extended heat pump durability, the Amana filter drier reduces system contaminants in the HP refrigerant system.

3) Crankcase Heater Components – Positioned as a wrap-around addition to the base compressor, the factory-installed Amana crankcase heater component provides several major system enhancements: 1) It reduces the migration of liquid refrigerant in the compressor shell during system shutdown under colder ambient conditions, 2) It reduces noise by eliminating excess liquid refrigerant build up in the shell and 3) It helps regulate system oil flow.

4) Accumulator – By regulating flood-back of liquid refrigerant, the Amana accumulator stores and ensures that only refrigerant vapor is permitted to enter the compressor. The storage and control functions of the accumulator help ensure longer compressor life.

5) Amana Discharge Muffler – Designed to reduce transient complications that can induce system vibration, the Amana discharge muffler effectively reduces system operational noise.

6) Low-Pressure Control Unit – Ensures that your Mesa Amana Premium Heat Pump system provides effective compressor damage control.  The factory-installed Amana low-pressure switch prevents system protection in the event of loss of refrigerant pressure.

7) Updated to R-410A Refrigerant – Designed for environmental friendly use, R-410A is a chlorine-free refrigerant. This product also enhances the reliability and durability of your Amana compressor.

8) Compressor Management – Constructed from high-density materials, the factory-installed Amana sound blanket system ensures that your installed Mesa Amana heat pump functions at a reasonable sound dB.

SmartShift™ Defrost Transition Control – Designed to reduce noise during HP defrost cycles, the Amana SmartShift™ Defrost Transition Control system ensures that your heat pump compressor remains safe during forced defrost cycles. The process is automated, seamless and eliminated excess noise during changeover.

American Cooling and Heating For Premier Mesa Amana Heat Pump Installation

For professional installation of Amana heat pumps and other Amana products, click here. American cooling and heading services all regions around Phoenix Arizona Metro, including Mesa, Gilbert and Scottsdale. We offer 24/7 repairs, services and installations for Residential Air Conditioning, Commercial Air Conditioning, and Industrial Air Conditioning.

All major HVAC equipment serviced, including heating, ventilating, and refrigeration products. Call now for an estimate Mesa Amana Premier Heat Pump Installation.

 

 

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