Author: Rm Harrington

About Rm Harrington Professional HVAC content writer, equally skilled for communicating with A/C technicians, HVAC product engineers or the home/business buyer in need of reliable A/C related details. Most valuable skill: The ability to research, comprehend, evaluate and discuss matters of importance to homeowners and the HVAC community, including technical details, system comparisons and best-choice system applications.

BBB Air Conditioning Report Includes 3 important AC Service Tips

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Service, Arizona Air Conditioning Upgrade Sale.

BBB Releases 3 Important AC Service Points To Consider

Phoenix, Arizona (American Cooling and Heating) –In Arizona the term “misery” comes across as blistering heat and a broken central air conditioning system. But aside from the certainty of consequences associated with high humidity, dust and scalding temperatures, a crashed heat pump or air conditioning system also means that you may encounter some serious A/C service charges.

Sometimes a seemingly low repair cost can end up exceeding the suggested industry service standards. According to a recent Arizona BBB A/C service tip, homeowners can benefit by knowing how to identify HVAC repair sales processes that step outside of the typical pricing and service-quoting scheme.

One year ago in the months of April, May, and June, the Southern Arizona BBB received better than nine thousand air-conditioning repair related consumer inquiries. This year, the BBB seeks to stay ahead of the rush. By learning how to identify the following 3 important AC service practices, you can save money on your Arizona A/C service requirements.

Focus of the Arizona BBB Air Conditioning Report

Everyone seeks a great deal. But keep watch for deals that are two good to be true. According to the BBB, special HVAC pricing that exceedingly undermines standard A/C service charges can imply less than reliable service functionality.

As a consumer in need of Arizona air conditioning services, take notice of the following 3 important AC service tips:

1) Avoid AC Tune-ups That Are Too Far Below Local Averages

Although the standard industry cost for a residential air conditioning tune-up is relatively inexpensive, prices that fall far below average indicate promises of an incomplete, inaccurate, and unreliable A/C tune-up. If the advertised A/C tune-up pricing comes in at figures too low for local averages, take care that you not be drawn in by unrealistic promises.

2) Rule-of-Thumb A/C Suggestions Rather Than Accurate Analysis Of Your Home

According to the BBB report, quick estimates tend to follow faulty rule-of-thumb calculations. There is no easy out in the field of HVAC installation and repair. Look for the tech that suits up for a full crawlspace examination of your existing ductwork. Avoid those who speak in rule-or-thumb statements. This is a lazy man’s estimate practice and it is inaccurate and likely to be very pricey in the homeowner’s long run home cooling expenses.

3) The HVAC Quote Arrives Before The Estimator

It’s real simple: Professional HVAC service centers perform on-site examination of existing system airflow processes as well as existing equipment status evaluations. If the quote arrives by phone rather than by a hands-on inspection of your Arizona home air conditioning system expect to encounter additional service expenses.

Arizona Residential HVAC Services

Avoid A/C service complications. Look for the BBB sign of approval. You will see on the documentation at American Cooling and Heating. We provide fast and reliable 24-hour Arizona residential HVAC services. Our customers vouch for our reliability and honesty.

Testimonial…

“I had a great experience to share about this AC company. We have used them in the past to fix a problem with AC water overflowing on the carpet. They fixed the problem and cleared the drain. Here is the biggie though. Our outside part of the A/C got hit by electrical surge from storm and was fried. They got us a new unit installed right away. They were also very helpful with getting us the info we needed for our homeowners insurance to cover the repair. I recommended them to a friend from work and he said they did a great job for them too.”

Tim H. Mesa, AZ
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Free Trane Air Conditioning Consumer Brochures, Product Comparisons and Spec Sheets

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, Buying Tips, Cooling Tips, Repair or Replace.

Whether searching for new Trane air conditioning products or merely seeking a reliable Arizona Trane A/C service center, you need access to trustworthy consumer brochures, specification sheets, and product guidelines. Some of this critical decision-making information is available directly from Trane. Tech reports and product reviews also provide important bits of knowledge, as do local and national product review websites. To locate a quality Arizona cooling and heating service and repair center, look toward both the Arizona BBB and national HVAC craftsmen membership centers. Both offer various advice and guidance.

But, for your local convenience, the research and legwork is already completed. Throughout the pages of American Cooling and Heating, you can find:

Detailed spec sheets on all major brands of heating and cooling equipment, including Trane heat pumps and other Trane air conditioning units
A sorted list of facts, answers and questions
An HVAC Glossary
Multiple videos on Amana, Carrier, Goodman, Rheem, Trane, York and others
A full collection of HVAC-related consumer literature and product brochures
Assorted reports on the history of heating and cooling in American and the world
Numerous consumer-pertinent articles that cover A/C related current events that affect local and national regulation of heating and cooling resources
AND more, including tips sheets, maintenance guides, and a few notes on persons of interest within the air conditioning industry.

As a potential customer of ACH in Arizona, you deserve all that we can offer. Whether having a new air conditioning unit installed or seeking reasonably priced air conditioning repairs, you need a company that makes the customer’s home comfort a major component of the sale, the service and the installation. Quality service providers do not rush in with a mess of suggestions, recommendations, and promises. Arizona homeowners understand the dangers of a failed air conditioning system and they are wise enough to understand the dangers of making a rushed decision during the HVAC buying process.

American Cooling and Heating offers new and existing customers an extensive library of images, text and video explanations that can help Arizona residents make informed AC buying decisions. From air handlers to heat pumps and from air conditioning condensing units to home air filters, you got questions and ACH has answers.

Arizona Without Working Air Conditioning, Wide Open and Hot!

Let’s be honest, Arizona gets hot and muggy! As a homeowner the last thing you need to be dealing with is an air conditioning unit that’s showing signs of giving out on you. Unfortunately these things happen. So, what can you do when you’re considering servicing your heating and cooling unit or purchasing a new one?

You’ve heard of Trane and if you live in Arizona you have likely heard of American Cooling and Heating. We have a stellar reputation for providing only the best services and products in the Arizona cooling and heating marketplace. When it comes to getting A/C home products, you want service that comes with long life, reliability and a reputation for lingering quality.

Get 24/7 on-hand answers from the ACH free Trane air conditioning information resource center, or just pick up a phone and get immediate answers from trained and experience technicians.

If you need model performance comparisons, ACH can help
Looking for parts, ACH has what you need
Need pricing for a new Arizona A/C installation project, ACH offers 24/7 free estimates.

Next time you need an air conditioning system or a heating unit installed or repaired, check out American Cooling and Heating. We carry a complete line of air conditioning condensing units, heat pumps, thermostats and other HVAC equipment. Come now – and bring all of your Arizona A/C and heating expectations.

Arizona Home Cooling Tips – Insulation Basics To Help You Save on AC Expenses

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Air Conditioning Technology, Arizona Air Conditioning Upgrade Sale, Cooling Tips.

Cost-Efficient Arizona Home Cooling, The Benefits of Customized Thermal Management

Installing new thermal empowered insulation in your home’s roof, slab, and walls remains among the most cost-efficient methods for reducing the long-term expenses associated with home heating and cooling. Furthermore, the cost savings of additional installed home insulation goes much further than a reduction in your home’s yearly energy consumption. It also helps reduce your yearly air conditioning maintenance bills.

Installing additional R-value to the building envelope of a new construction project is always more cost-efficient than reworking an already finished job. However, even the owners of a home already aged and lived in can find new methods for increasing the existing insulation R-values.

The following tips presented by American Cooling and Heating are designed to help Arizona homeowners learn how to best prevent energy waste on heating and cooling expenses.

The Process of Functional Air Conditioning Differs From Home To Home

No two structures are crafted completely alike. Therefore thermal management must be applied according to the home and the environmental circumstances. Determining what works best at your house can be confusing. So let’s review the various types of thermal insulation, starting with a fundamental look at how heat flow affects home cooling as well as home heating. Herein are some of the benefits that you can gain via additional home insulation.

Understanding airflow:

Hot and cold always seek a natural balance. This means that on the inside of your home, warm air tends to flow toward the cooler spaces. This natural neutralizing effect derives through three distinct processes:

Conduction – Heat transfers from object to object, thus an attic that lacks sufficient insulation enables exterior heat to transfer into A/C cooled interior of your home
Convection – Heat rises, thus a ceiling without adequate installed insulation permits interior heat to rise into the attic
Radiant Heat – Objects that acquire heat will also release that heat, thus a home with radiant barrier windows is easier to cool than a home that lacks such additional preventive measures.

Installed insulation and radiant barriers are designed to keep heat from flowing through the external building envelope of your home. Standard fiberglass insulation is an example of conductive resistance. Tinted windows and duel-pane windows are based upon radiant heat resistance. In the winter these thermal management construction techniques reduce the total heat lost due to external seepage. In the summer these same construction techniques help keep exterior heat from invading your interior air-conditioned comfort zone.

Radiant Barriers, The Cheap and The Expensive

Radiant barriers are used to reflect heat away from your home interior. Some of the radiant thermal management processes offer inexpensive solutions that can be installed by the homeowner. Other radiant barrier solutions such as upgrading your windows to thermal efficient windows can be costly but not excessively expensively. Still other radiant barrier solutions, such as installing a metal roof system, can be very expensive and should only be considered in the event that you are already required to replace your home’s roofing system. The process can include installing a:

Ventilated metal roof system
Ventilation strip along the roof of your home
Radiant barrier exterior paint
Special sheathing
Attic foil
Solar screens on the windows
Internal windows shades
Window film
AND More.

Radian barrier home installation techniques can help you curb the invasive Arizona summer heat that so often catapults your home air conditioning energy consumption into a costly upward spiral. Always measure the cost or installation versus the gain in energy savings. You should also weigh in on the value of a comfortable Arizona living environment. Great installed Arizona A/C equipment can only overcome so many shortcomings in installed home insulation and radiant protection. You need to find the balance.

R-Value, The Core In Thermal Management

When describing material effectiveness at managing thermal energy, U.S. manufacturers talk R-values. The greater the R-factor of a given material, the more effective the material’s thermal management properties. Typically the R-value changes according to material thickness. You should also understand that some contractors talk in terms of R-value of a single component of your wall while other contractors talk in terms of the total R-factor as a sum of the components that make up the wall or the attic. The distinction should be obvious so make sure that you and your contractor speak the same R-value language.

Remember: The efficiency of your home’s building envelope may be determined by the weakest link in the R-factor.

Tip: The R-value of glass ranges from 1.4 to 5. Even the best gas filled windows make poor walls.

Factors to consider when determining what you need in material R-value and Radiant factor:

Typical Arizona climate for your area
The family budget
Importance of internal air quality
Material life cycle versus the original cost of installation and materials
Whole home versus partial home insulating requirements
AND… Your installed cooling and heating system.

Arizona Repair or Replace Air Conditioning Troubleshooting American Cooling and Heating provides superior 24/7 Arizona home cooling HVAC services. We are here to help you reap the best benefits available out of your Arizona Air Conditioning system. For additional information, visit our website at https://americancoolingandheating.com.

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Outdoor Air Conditioning Equipment – How To Hide The Outdoor AC Condensing Unit

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, Arizona Commercial Air Conditioning HVAC, Home Maintenance.

Outdoor Air Conditioning Equipment – An Eyesore and a Life Necessity

In Arizona, outdoor air conditioning equipment seems so common as to be a natural environmental phenomenon. But let’s face it, even with the slick and sleek design of modern exterior HVAC components, the look of a raw and exposed A/C condensing unit remains a bit of an eyesore in your garden and/or entertainment area.

When putting on a backyard cookout for friends and relatives, we sometimes wish the neighbors would accept temporary storage of the outdoor air conditioning components. But even with all complications included, those sometimes bulky hunks of metal that help cool your Arizona home also remain one of America’s favorite major appliances. To stay cool on the inside of your home, you have to have the A/C hardware that makes it happen.

However, it is possible to enjoy the comfort of home air conditioning technology without enduring an intrusion upon your outdoor living style. The following tips will help you conceal, hide or mask the external components of your Arizona air conditioning system.

Conceal Without Hindering: Know The Specs For Your Outdoor AC Condensing Unit

Before leaping into methods for concealing external A/C condensing units, ensure that you do not hinder the efficiency of your functional outdoor A/C equipment. Take time to gather to mind the basics of how an air conditioner system works. Know what keeps the technology efficient and happy. Plan a concealment application that allows the system room to breathe.

The harder your outdoor air conditioning equipment needs the work, the more function space it will require. All equipment that is designed with moving parts generates a measure of heat. However, equipment that moves hot air generates even more heat. The metal casing around your installed Arizona A/C components are perforated so that the system can breath quickly and easily. Adding any type of cover or shield can obstruct the airflow to and from your outdoor air conditioning condensing system.

Here is a basic rule: Before hiding the unit check the restrictions designated by the manufacturer of the HVAC system in question. Make a mistake while concealing your outside air conditioning components, and you may discover that the modifications include hidden repair expenses or an increase in your power bill.

Three Tips For Concealing Outdoor Air Conditioning Components

[houzz=http://www.houzz.com/photos/4382606/Caroline-Woods-Project-traditional-exterior-chicago]There it is, the brand new home, and along with it an unconcealed external A/C condensing system. But it doesn’t have to remain that way. Here are some simple ways to make that wonderful comfort necessity invisible, beautiful, or just slightly out of sight.

1) Ready Made Air Conditioning Concealment

It’s easy to locate and install a ready made decorative outdoor screen. Component prices come in as low as $70 and can be purchased in panels that are easily arranged into “L”, “U” or straight line patterns. These ready made outdoor screens are crafted from durable resin materials, typically powder-coated, and designed water-resistant. Common sizes are available for most any application. Installation is simple enough so that any able-bodied homeowner can take care of the eyesore with less than an hour of physical labor.

2) Craft a Custom A/C Concealment Structure

Installing a fence or screen is among the most common methods for hiding outdoor air conditioning equipment from easy view. But maybe the ready-made market just doesn’t suit your fancy. That doesn’t mean you can’t design your own structure. Start by examining the environment and your personal needs. Take cues from some of the free self-styled “hide A/C ideas” tossed out on Pinterest, Houzz and other such sites.

But remember: Before crafting a dedicated structure, keep in mind that you must have space for system ventilation. Then, if the scheme fits, think outside the box. Perhaps merely concealing your Arizona A/C condensing system is a bit short of the greater possibilities. Before designing the air conditioning concealment structure, consider working in space for storing a lawnmower, garden supplies, and more. You might even end up with a structure that that not only disguises the outdoor air conditioning equipment but that also appears as a fully natural extension to your home.

3) Control The Eyes of the Viewer

The best landscape designers know how to guide the eyes. Even if one huge hunkering outdoor air conditioning condensing system occupies some limited area within your garden, a right laid path and uniquely planted greenery can redirect the eyes of your visitor to the beauty of the land rather than the exterior AC box in the corner. It’s a framed view, designed to keep the cooling system in the picture yet out of the viewer’s mind. Although this takes some considerable skill to pull it off, many a homeowner has already accomplished the task. You can too.

Parting Shots – Some Not-So-Well-Hidden Outdoors Air Conditioning Equipment

The following photos offer some rather unique concepts for hiding your exterior air conditioning components. Enjoy… And if you need a little help getting your current Arizona HVAC unit up and running, give us a call. American Cooling and Heating is always ready to respond, 24/7. We handle Arizona AC repairs, Arizona AC installations, and much, much more.

Carrier Cor Thermostat Technology – A Competitive Edge In Home Comfort

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Air Conditioning Technology, Carrier Air Conditioning Arizona, Thermostats and Controllers.

Carrier Cor Thermostat Control Ramps Up Carrier Market Share In Smart Thermostat Technology

Leap to the competitive edge in home comfort. Install a Carrier Cor Thermostat in your Arizona home. For more information on Carrier Air Conditioning products in Arizona, contact an American Cooling and Heating professional in your area.

What makes Cor Technology the hands-down choice for Arizona homeowners looking for more energy-efficient air conditioning thermostat technology? Consider the broad overview:

By grabbing hold to the latest in smart technology, the Carrier Cor Thermostat system activates a two-way flow of information between consumers and the equipment that drives home heating and cooling resources. You want quick and easy access to more energy-efficient home air conditioning comfort. You also demand technology that helps reduce the price of cooling via reduced energy consumption. In core features, Cor smart thermostat technology meets your demands. The Cor system provides energy-conscious consumers with:

Fast access to home or office HVAC resources
Simplistic and intuitive touch screen controls
Remote accessibility
Smart setback and intelligent thermostat adaptability
Potential reduction in energy expenses that can average 20% saving or better
Monthly energy reports
An increased sense of self-sufficiency and personal involvement in global clean energy solutions
AND more.

And, as though the front-end benefits of controlled heating and cooling can’t win you over, Carrier links the Cor’s primary advantage over existing thermostat technology to user access to detailed energy usage reports. Made available through a associated iPad compatible app, the Cor system technology generates monthly statistics custom-designed to help the homeowner understand the real-time savings associated with personalized thermostat management.

Furthermore, a month-by-month comparison reports provides community assessments that enable Arizona air conditioning customers to examine how their energy consumption rate differs from that of neighbors who are also using the Carrier Cor Thermostat system. The Cor iPad app is more than a basic tracking tool. It is an app designed by a company noted for expertise in home environmental controls. The advantage is yours and it kicks butt over the competing smart thermostat technology.

Carrier Cor App and Expert Tips To Improve Your Air Conditioning Efficiency

If the app provided no more than the monthly reports, homeowners could use it to save moment on the cost of Arizona air conditioning. Yet, Carrier has ensured that Cor Thermostats customers receive even more benefits from the app. Cor™ Insights examines your neighbors cooling system performance and settings and makes personalized suggestions for how to best reap performance in a given home. The system can provide minute-by-minute breakdown reports that cover:

HVAC-system cycling
Humidity
Temperature
Thermostat settings
AND more.

Best of all, you don’t have to be standing before the on-screen display to reap the benefits of a Carrier Cor thermostat system. The smartphone app mimics the on-screen display of your home Cor smart technology thermostat system.

Professional Carrier Cor Smart Thermostat Installation in Arizona

Ok. A super cool technology is by nature governed by sensitive electronic equipment. It’s powerful, efficient, effective, and sensitive. Some less effective and less-efficient smart thermostat systems may be suitable for installation by the customer. Carrier recommends that a professional heating and cooling expert install the Cor technology thermostat. Don’t risk burning out the electronics. For immediate information, support or installation, contact Arizona’s premier HVAC resource, American Cooling and Heating.

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BBB Air Conditioning Report Includes 3 important AC Service Tips

BBB Releases 3 Important AC Service Points To Consider