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Communicating With Your Phoenix AC Repair Center – Introduction to Central AC Systems

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

Communication, an important part of AC repair workAfter the recent 72-degree days, you may already know you need a Phoenix AC repair center. CBS 5 AZ puts it this way: “Tons of sun…a wonderful winter.”

A late season storm may turn the tide, but it will be a short-lived change. The cooling season is just around the corner. Even if you don’t yet know what to expect from your air conditioning system now is a good time to take action. Stay ahead of the crowd. Get an AC checkup ASAP.

But, good comfort choices aren’t just about choosing the best Phoenix AC installation or repair team. You also need to know something about the equipment. When you have to call for a Chandler AC repair tech, it helps to know the jargon used by heating and cooling professionals.

You can count on American Cooling and Heating to guide you straight, but we like to provide our customers with as much useful information as we can. We wouldn’t be here without you. The following introduction to Central Air conditioning equipment and installation processes is crafted just for you.

 

From Amanda to Trane, The Core Design of Central AC Systems Function Alike

However, aside from primary system blueprints, central air conditioners share five key requirements:  

  1. They must be installed and connected to ductwork
  2. The ductwork must be right sized for the unit and for your home
  3. Climate plays a major role in product selection
  4. Performance is directly proportional to the condition of your home and the right sizing of the AC unit to your home
  5. Reliability depends as much on the skills and reputation of the Phoenix AC contractor as it does the quality of the installed unit.

As to Phoenix air conditioning installation and repair, look for a company with an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, complaint-free membership in the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and a history of customer satisfaction. Don’t forget to confirm matters concerning license, bonding and insurance. Also take advantage of the consumer resources available via the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). You will find American Cooling and Heating throughout the ACCA Phoenix area listings.   

As to unit comparisons, FurnaceCompare.com provides a comprehensive selection of articles, efficiency ratings and wholesale pricing details for current central AC models. You can also take advantage of the free AC&H air conditioning and heating consumer literature.

 

Reliability of Central Air Conditioning As Measured By The Installation Pros

According to research performed by the editors of Consumer Search, Goodman products (Amana brands, Goodman and Janitrol) brought in more complaints and criticism than any other brand of cooling product. However, the majority of professional AC contractors argue that the issue is not due to the quality of the Goodman products so much as it is related to inexperienced, lazy or shoddy installation technicians.

Typically, companies such as Carrier and Trane establish rigid installation and repair requirements for technicians. Goodman is known to allow less skilled and poorly trained repairmen the freedom of installing their central air conditioning systems without extended company training. Some say that when dealing with Goodman AC products, you should always find a skilled AC contractor. Management at American Cooling and Heating says you need skilled technicians for any type of AC installation or repair in the Phoenix area or elsewhere.

If you want your system to cool efficiently, last as it should and reduce your energy expenses, follow these simple steps: 

  • Hire the right Phoenix AC contractor
  • Right size the system for your home
  • Perform yearly maintenance.

We are here to help you get started. Get a summer checkup now. Our skilled techs can examine your system’s: 

  • Electrical components and wiring
  • Operating pressures, including refrigerant charge
  • Airflow and temperature management
  • Air filter and thermostat life expectation
  • Amperages and motors
  • Outdoors coil
  • AND much more.

 

Energy Savings Tips

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

5 Tips to Help Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient

Turning your home green benefits the environment, but it also keeps you from wasting money on unnecessary water heating, lighting and air conditioning costs. The following tips will help you reap the benefits of living in a more energy-efficient home.

1) Sealing and Insulation

“If life is like a candle bright

Death must be the wind.

You can close your window tight

And it still comes blowing in.”

The above words, from a song by Moe Brandy, contemplate the shortness of life. Yet they also reflect a basic truth in energy-efficiency. Wind seeps through every crack. To reduce the expenses of home air conditioning, your home must be properly sealed and insulated.

Older homes in particular, but even some recently constructed homes, can lack the most cost-efficient means of regulating the effects of external air flow. Perhaps your home does not include the advantages of current construction technology. Spending money on new energy-efficient windows and doors can amount to huge long-term savings.

2) Tankless Water Heater

Modern tankless water heaters save energy by functioning on a “demand only” basis. Rather than wasting energy on continuously heating and storing hot water, the systems anticipate the current hot water needs in a home. For example: The Rheem Prestige™ Series of tankless water heaters are ideal for full-size families. The units provide sufficient hot water to:

  • Start the laundry
  • Bathe the kids
  • Start the dishes
  • And enable you to relax in the aftermath by dipping beneath a relaxing hot shower.

3) Light Bulbs

For years, the local utilities company has been pushing energy-efficient light bulbs. It’s a wise choice, so don’t keep lagging in the game. Traditional light bulbs are still available, but they seem such a wasted option. It’s time to make the plunge; go with energy-efficient lighting today.

4) Programmable Thermostat

State-of-the-art heating and cooling is different from ever before. Modern units enable automated air conditioning control during vacations, brief overnight trips or even at the far away summer cottage. Programmable thermostats are easy to monitor, enable exact control of heating and cooling systems and help you save money on energy consumption. If your home system lacks the efficiency of a programmable thermostat, consider making an immediate upgrade.

5) Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Equipment

If your air conditioner or furnace is not working correctly, do something to correct the problem. Air conditioning repair is much less expensive than the cost of operating a poorly functioning heating and cooling system. Many older homes lack central cooling and heating. When accurately sized for the home, installed correctly and regulated with an efficient thermostat system, central air conditioning provides advanced performance, less energy consumption and better home comfort.

If your home is already running on a central system, stop letting it struggle in a needless battle. Any unit that is correctly sized for the home, properly ducted, filtered and primed for energy-efficient operation should easily keep up with the heating and cooling needs within an adequately sealed and insulated home.

If your home HVAC equipment is just sitting there, spinning out cool air in the winter and warm air in the summer, you are being hi-jacked by a needless energy bill.

Conclusion

With even a few home improvements, it is possible to increase the energy-efficiency standards of your home. Even the costly upgrades and replacements will eventually pay for themselves. Go with a win-win solution. Use these five tips to help make your home more energy-efficient.

A/C Service Expert In Arizona American Cooling And Heating Provides Tips For The Heat Wave And How To Keep Your Cool

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Service, Cooling Tips.

American Cooling and Heating Provides Tips On How To Keep Cool During This Summer’s Heat Wave

With record temperatures this summer, consumers are looking to keep their air conditioners running well while finding other solutions to beating the heat.Scottsdale AZ A/C Service Expert American Cooling And Heating is here to help.

This June brought record temperatures to the Phoenixand Scottsdale regions, sparking not only repeat trips to the pool, but also a higher need for air conditioning repair services. American Heating and Cooling was able to keep many customers cool during the oppressive heat of early summer.

According to the National Weather Service, June 1 reached a full 111 degrees in Phoenix, making it the hottest temperatures the city had seen in early June since 1977. On July 9 it reached a high of 113 degrees. When temperatures reach that level, people have to find creative ways to stay cool. American Cooling and Heating, the area’s air conditioning service experts offers creative solutions for staying cool.

Tips for Beating the Heat

The goal when trying to stay cool is to lower the body temperature. One way to do this is to jump in the pool, run through the sprinkler or take a cool shower. One can also sit with feet in a bucket of cool or ice water to lower body temperatures. Fans to circulate the air can help it feel cooler inside, even when the air conditioner is not working well. However, the most important way to keep cool and safe in extreme high temperatures is to ensure that air conditioning is fully functional. If an Air Conditioning Unit is broken or if air conditioning is unavailable then going to a place with A/C is a good temporary fix, go to a shopping mall, sit in a restaurant and enjoy a cold drink, or check into a hotel until the problem is resolved or wait until it cools down.

High Temperatures Make a Working Air Conditioner a Priority

At times, air conditioners are viewed as luxury items, but not so in record breaking Arizona summers. At temperatures significantly over 100, a broken air conditioner can be a life threatening problem. With industry leading service, American Cooling and Heating was ready to meet this need when record breaking temps hit the area.

American Cooling and Heating keeps technicians on call 24 hours a day, seven days per week throughout the greater Phoenix area. This means that customers can get immediate service for their air conditioning units, even if it is outside of normal business hours. After-hours technician service is subject to availability, but most customers find they can get help when they need it.

In addition, the technicians at American Cooling and Heating are some of the best journeymen in the industry. They are trained on all makes and models of air conditioners, including Goodman, Amana, Rheem, Trane and Carrier, which means that they will be able to efficiently fix any A/C unit, bringing homes to comfortable condition quickly and with minimal hassle.

Proper Credentials to Back Their A/C Service

American Cooling and Heating has excellent credentials to back their services. They are a fully licensed, bonded and insured company that has earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. They have a long list of satisfied customers that point to their fast, friendly service. If service is needed from one of the area’s top HVAC companies, visit American Cooling and Heating at https://americancoolingandheating.com or call 480-699-2516.

— Disclaimer. The information included in this article is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult his or her healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation or if they have any questions regarding a medical condition or treatment plan.The reader understands and agrees American Cooling And Heating and any of its subsidiaries or affiliates shall in no event be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or exemplary damages. Use at your own risk. —

When Cooling Demand is High So is Your Power Bill – A/C Power Saving Tips

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Service, Cooling Tips.

American Cooling and Heating, A/C Service Expert in Arizona, Provides Useful Tips on How to Save Energy

Cut the Cooling Load, Save Energy

With record temperatures and stifling heat indexes this summer in and around the Greater Phoenix area,American Cooling and Heating emphasizes the importance of a cool, comfortable home as a haven from the heat. But being cool comes with a cost. One of the best ways homeowners can save energy — and thus, have lower energy bills — at home is to cut the cooling load.

American Cooling and Heating has a number of tips for homeowners to cut the cooling load:

Turn off lights when leaving a room.

Avoid using heat-generating appliances, such as your oven or clothes dryer, on hot days. Use these appliances at night when the weather cools down.

Hang clothing to dry when possible. If you do use a clothes dryer, make sure it is vented outdoors.

Set your air conditioner at 78 degrees when you’re home. Use ceiling fans and room fans to produce cooling air movement. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Savers program, ceiling fans can make a room feel 4 degrees cooler. Combine that with room fans and you’ll feel even cooler.

Set your air conditioner to 85 degrees when you’re away, or turn it off. If you have a programmable thermostat, you can do this automatically and have the AC kick in shortly before your expected return so you’ll be coming home to comfort. A programmable thermostat is a great energy-saver in its own right; you never have to worry about forgetting to change the thermostat when you leave. A smart thermostat is a step further, with additional benefits like remote access, through which you can change your settings on the fly via an Internet connection on your computer, tablet or mobile phone.

Close curtains on sun-facing windows on hot days.

Install Energy Star-rated windows for the best energy efficiency.

Install window awnings to provide shade.

Use high-reflectivity window films to help stop home hat gain. These are good for climates that have long cooling seasons as they block solar heat all year.

Fabric sun screens can block 65-70 percent of solar heat.

Plant trees for shade on the west and southwest sides of your house.

Check for air leaks around windows and doors. Seal leaks with caulk or weatherstripping to avoid warm air sneaking in during the summer and cold air doing the same in the winter.

Inspect ductwork for leaks. Leaks should be sealed with Mastic-type sealant or metal tape. While some homeowners will tackle this job, many prefer to go with a professional HVAC contractor, who can do a professional inspection, including into areas that are difficult to reach, and professionally seal leaks. A contractor can also repair ducts as well as insulate ducts that pass through areas that do not receive conditioned air, such as crawl spaces, attics and garages.

Have a professional HVAC contractor provide annual preventive maintenance. This will keep your cooling system efficient and in good repair while extending its life. Annual HVAC service can pay for itself in lower cooling bills and lower repair costs.

Arizona Air Conditioning Service Center For AC Repair And AC Installation

Contact American Cooling and Heating for more expert tips on air conditioning, cutting the cooling load and keeping your energy bills down. We’ve been serving the the Greater Phoenix area since 1993.

“We provide AC Service for Mesa, Tempe, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, Phoenix, Glendale, Peoria, and all surrounding areas in Arizona. Call today and you will find that we will exceed your expectations in every sense of the word. Get it done right at the right price, right now. As an industry leader we will be happy to help you get the Air Conditioning and Heating Solution you need.”

Digital Heaven, Advanced Comfort Controls And How To Automate Your Home A/C System, Part One

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Installation, Air Conditioning, Cooling Tips.

American Cooling And Heating Announces Support For Advanced Comfort Controls And Tips On How To Choose The Right System.

American Cooling And Heating is now proud to offer sales and service of advanced comfort controls made by Carrier, Amana, Trane, Rheem, and several other well known manufacturers.

Programmable digital comfort controls make it possible to have precise control of an A/C system and they can perform a myriad of useful functions. They help maintain consistent indoor temperatures, control humidity, and set time and temperature points in different configurations. These types of precision digital controls can help lower utility bills, give better A/C system control, enable equipment communicating abilities, provide network access, and allow remote control from your smart phone. Wow! There’s an app for that….

Advanced digital comfort controls can be accessed from any location with a smartphone, tablet, or PC with Internet to remotely access or adjust temperature and system functions. These controls make it possible to raise the inside temperature when unoccupied and bring it to comfort level in anticipation of arrival. There’s no point wasting the energy or money to cool an empty home. People typically sleep better in cooler temperatures and programming can also accommodate an auto adjustment before sleep.

Digital Display

Some systems have an internal processor that uses the network to gather and display live weather data, including forecasts, radar images and weather alerts, as well as having digital picture frame capabilities. If the system needs routine maintenance or repair, the control can display the A/C Contractor’s contact information for greater convenience. They may include the monitoring of indoor and outdoor temperatures with system use over time to better manage energy and comfort.

Zone Controls

Integration of zone control systems can be of use to accommodate the zoning of different areas of the home and to conserve energy by allowing even temperatures throughout. These sophisticated systems may be used to control airflow and the staging of an A/C system.

How To Choose The Right Control

1. Do research on controls from major brand manufactures.

2. Compare the features of individual Brands and Types.

3. Compare prices from local HVAC contractors.

4. Be sure to check on warranty of system parts and labor.

5. Check the reputation of the contractor you choose.

A/C Service Expert In AZ American Cooling And Heating now fully supports all brands and types of Advanced Comfort Controls And Systems, please contact us for the details.

The Heat Is On

Arizona is known for its sizzling crazy summer temperatures, both during the day and at night air conditioning is a requirement to keep family safe and homes comfortable. Advanced comfort control Systems would seem necessitous in this adverse climate for monitoring A/C system condition and precise temperature control.

Arizona A/C Service Center

American Cooling and Heating provides and installs advanced comfort control systems manufactured by Carrier, Trane, Rheem and many other major air conditioning brands. “We provide A/C Service for Phoenix AZ, Chandler AZ, Mesa AZ, Tempe AZ, Peoria AZ, Gilbert AZ, Glendale AZ, Scottsdale AZ, and all other areas in Arizona.

“Our A/C Service technicians and installers can provide you with immediate service, ensuring that you and your loved ones won’t be without air conditioning and we’ll keep you in the cool.”

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