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Gilbert Home Heating Safety Tips From American Cooling and Heating AZ

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

Gilbert Home Heating Safety Tips The Dangers of Using Alternative Heat to Make Up For A Worn-out Heat Pump

As winter chills bring new dips in Arizona temperatures, the importance of Gilbert home heating safety practices rises to the surface. Rather than trusting your installed Gilbert heat pump, some of you will cut corners by using space heaters, home fireplaces and other quick heat, room-regulated heating sources. Arizona-based American Heating and Cooling is here to help Gilbert residents practice wise home heating safety.

Modern heat pump technology provides energy efficient home heating at a fraction of the cost previously associated with effective HP performance. However, some Gilbert homeowners have not yet taken advantage of present-day opportunities. If you are trying to squeeze yet one more year out of an aged energy-hog Gilbert home heating system, consider the risks associated with freestanding heat units of any type.

Dedicated to protecting lives, poverty and the environment, the Gilbert Fire Department is always on guard and ready to provide you with rapid and effective emergency response (1). They strive to prevent fires before they start, but there are limits to the control the Gilbert Fire Department has over your lifestyle.

They can warn you of known fire risk factors. They can provide tips to help you know how to protect your home and your family. In the event that a fire does break out, they can strive to minimize the loss of life and property. Yet none of these goals can be accomplished without the purposed aid of each and every Gilbert citizen.

Many people think that it can’t or won’t happen to them. Yet national and state statistics prove that most injuries or deaths related to fire occur in the home. You can help protect yourself by installing tested and approved portable fire extinguishers. But you must understand that a fire extinguisher is not intended to permit you to control a large fire. In fact, a fire extinguisher is only useful against small fires that occur within a range of limited conditions.

Coal Stoves, Fireplaces and Spaces Heaters – A Major Cause of Home Fires

The 2001-2010 U.S. Fire Administration report on fire-related deaths reveals a 10-year decline in the national statistics (2). The figures are reported based upon deaths per million populations. Thus some of the decline is attributed to the increase in the U.S. population. But one must also wonder how much of the decline can be linked to new heating and cooling technology that reduces the need for homeowners to practice heating with more risky heat sources.

In a recent 24-hour period, the Grand Canyon fire protection volunteers responded to eight house fires. Fireplaces, space heaters and freestanding wood-burners or coal-burners account for much of the risks. Leaving such heating sources unattended increases the possibility of a home fire.

For the best in Gilbert Home Heating Safety, follow these tips:

  • Update your heating equipment – Switching to a state-of-the-art Gilbert Heat Pump, Oil System or Gas Heating System will save you money on the cost of energy and greatly reduce your risks of a heating-related house fire.
  • Space heaters need space – If you must rely on a space heater or a fireplace, remember to clear the area. From bedding to newspapers and from carpets to furniture, your home is a stockpile of combustible components. For safe operation, keep three feet or more between your heater and any combustible items.
  • Practice fireplace safety – This means use a fire screen, clear the area and never leave an unattended fire in the pit.
  • Inspections – Before cranking up any heating system for the new season, including your Gilbert Heat Pump, arrange for professional inspection and cleaning.
  • Avoid misuse of equipment – In the plain and simple of it, cooking ranges are not designed to heat your home.
  • Avoid extension cords – Electric space heaters demand lots of current. Make sure you plug directly into the wall outlets. Also never sleep while running any type of freestanding heat system.
  • Smoke alarms – Make sure yours works and test it regularly.

 

American Cooling and Heating – Providing Gilbert Home Heating Safety Checks

American Cooling and Heating is your complete Arizona heating and cooling service center. Perhaps you are not ready to update to a modern Gilbert Heat Pump installation. The heating inspection team at ACH understands that delay is sometimes necessary. But you cannot afford to ignore the importance of an HVAC seasonal inspection and tuneup. ACH guarantees:

  • Free estimates
  • Same day service
  • Flat-rate pricing
  • Reliable HVAC professionals
  • Skill to handle all models and brands
  • No mess and no pressure.
  • An honest report on the condition and reliability of your installed Gilbert heating system.

 

For more details concerning Gilbert Home Heating Safety, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

1)      http://www.usfa.fema.gov/statistics/estimates/trend_overall.shtm

 

 

 

 

Will the Trane HR15 Heat Pump Fit Your Mesa HP Installation Goals?

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Repair, AC Service, Heat Pumps, Heating, Trane, Uncategorized.

 Examining the Trane HR15 Heat Pump as a Residential Mesa HP Installation Solution

In this close-up look at the Trane XR15 heat pump series, Arizona-based American Cooling and Heating leaps beyond the concept of HP specifications, performance ratings and pricing. Right-sizing residential Mesa HVAC equipment installation demands knowledge that exceeds verbatim brochure statements. It’s time for heat pump vendors, HVAC installation teams and manufacturers to provide consumers with a more concrete reason for why a specific HP best suits the needs of their home. 

In a day that is driven by articles and talk of energy efficient heating and cooling, most Arizona homeowners already understand the terminology and measures of efficiency applied to home, office and commercial HVAC products. The same is true of Trane heat pump and air conditioning equipment. For over 100 years, the name Trane has represented heating and cooling products of quality, innovation and reliability. It began in 1913 and carries through even unto today. Trane products available for use in your Mesa HP installation project excel in every aspect of performance. The company is committed to providing American and the world with the best possible heating and cooling solutions for every need.

 

Trane HR15 Heat Pump – Basic Specifications

If you are ready to upgrade or install a new Mesa heat pump, you have reviewed or you are in the process of reviewing the basic definitions of SEER and HSPF. If you need a refresher, click here to view the ACH heating and air conditioning glossary. From Air Change to Zoning, the detailed and alpha-sorted American Cooling and Heating glossary defines every aspect of HVAC terminology. Make yourself at home.

However, Trane heat pumps are classified by model, series and performance expectations. Each series can be clearly identified by specific features. When considering the Trane HR15 heat pump for your Mesa AZ home, the basic specs are as follows:

  • SEER Ratings – Up to 16.50
  • HSPF Performance – Up to 9.00
  • Compressor – Available in Trane Climatuff®
  • Coil – Utilizes the exclusive features of the Trane Spine Fin™
  • Refrigerant – R-410A
  • Warranty – 10 years on compressor, outdoor coil and internal functional parts.

 

Comparison Considerations – Why the Trane XR15 Heat Pump in Mesa?

While investigating and comparing heating and cooling systems, you may want to contrast the efficiency versus costs of the Trane XR15 heat pump series to the company’s XR16 and XR13. Although your choices may be limited by the size of your home, overlap between models and series does occur. Under certain conditions, it may be advisable to downgrade or upgrade your Mesa heat pump installation plans. Perhaps a smaller XR16 makes a better fit than a large XR15 or perhaps a smaller XR15 makes a better fit than a larger XR13. These are questions that you must ask your Mesa heat pump installation expert.

For example: The low-end Trane 1.5 ton XR15 model 4TWR5018G pumps out 18,000 BTUH while the low-end Trane 2.0 ton XR13 4TWR3024D pumps out 23,000 BTUH. However, the XR13 is not supported by the EcoRebates associated with the XR15. Likewise, the low-end Trane 2.0 ton HR16 4TWR6024A heat pump puts out 24,000 BTUH while the 2.0-ton Trane XR15 4TWR5030G models push out the same 24,000 BTUH. Yet the low-end XR16 may cost as much as $1000 more than the XR15 (1).

For quick comparison of price versus efficiency, consider the following:

  • XR13 — Priced about half as high as the XR16, and only 1/3 less than the XR15
  • XR16 — Priced twenty-percent higher than the XR15 and nearly fifty-percent higher than the XR13
  • XR13 — Performance efficiency only twenty-percent less than the XR16 and roughly fifteen-percent less than the XR15
  • XR16 — Highest performance efficiency of the group yet only eight to ten percent better than the XR15 (2).

Consider then: When comparing cost to efficiency, the Trane XR16 delivers slow return on a long-term investment. However, the unit is designed to provide better control over the internal temperatures of your Mesa home. Likewise, the Trane XR13 provides the most efficiency gain for the cost yet misses out on the EcoRepates and may not be suited for your specific home conditions.

The Trane XR15 heat pump is not always the best choice, but you should consider it as a great mid-range option. With the XR15, you get:

  • Reasonable initial pricing
  • Remarkable performance efficiency
  • Quicker payback than what comes with the more pricey systems
  • AND the same quality American Cooling and Heating Mesa heat pump installation services regardless of your system choice.

Only a trained air conditioning expert can really help you determine which heating and cooling system is right for your Arizona home. The ACH team is on hand to provide 24/7 free heat pump installation estimates.  You want honest guidance, straightforward pricing and reliable heat pump installation. Call ACH now.

 

 

 

 

  1. http://www.qualitysmith.com/request/articles/articles-hvac/trane-heat-pump-prices
  2. http://www.trane.com/residential/products/heat-pumps/xr15-heat-pumps

 

Mesa Heat Pump Maintenance – Now Is The Time to Schedule HP Services

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

Mesa Heat Pump MaintenanceMesa Heat Pump Maintenance Can Reduce Your Risk of Panic AZ HP Service Demands

With the winter doors opening and cold weather gushing through, now is the time for you to schedule your Mesa heat pump maintenance services. Reports from the Energy Gov heating and cooling resource center indicate that poor airflow, incorrect refrigerant charge, and leaky ducts reduce heat pump efficiency and performance (1). Airflow per ton in your Mesa heat pump system should run between 400 to 500 cfm. Before each heating season begins, Energy Gov recommends that your AZ HVAC technician clean the evaporator coil, inspect the ductwork and increase the fan speed when necessary.

With the Mesa Weather Channel forecasting a drastic drop in local nighttime temperatures, the arrival of winter ensures an increase in the demands for Mesa heat pump repairs (2). Beginning October 23rd with a 59°F low, the next ten days will bring about a ten-plus drop in regional weather. The forecast for Tuesday October 29 predicts a nighttime bottom of 49. This is only the beginning. In the coming weeks, it’s going to get even colder.

Many Arizona residents and business owners delay taking care of Mesa Heat Pump maintenance issues. Yet proper HVAC care increases the lifetime durability of your AZ HP. Timely inspections and heat pump servicing ensures better home or office comfort. Advance preparations eliminate the panic of last minute efforts to find a 24/7 Mesa heat pump repair center.  

Don’t get caught in the cold. American Cooling and Heating provides Mesa businesses and homes with:

  • Precision heating and cooling solutions including Mesa heat pump maintenance, gas, fuel or electric furnace maintenance, and repairs or installation on any HVAC product
  • Same day turnaround for HP repairs, HP maintenance or any other HVAC installation or service requirements
  • 24/7 HVAC technicians stationed in your area and ready to meet your Mesa heating and cooling demands as soon as the call arrives
  • Full service on all models and brands of heat pumps, A/C equipment and furnace systems
  • Qualified technicians with 30-plus years experience in the HVAC heating and cooling industry
  • Bonded, insured and licensed assurance
  • Flat-rate pricing for Mesa heat pump maintenance services, repair services and system installation services
  • Assured customer satisfaction backed by product warranties and the American Cooling and Heating personal HVAC service guarantee
  • Friendly Mesa HVAC technicians, skilled for the work and courteous to every customer
  • Respect for your home or business assured by technicians that wear covers over their shoes, use work mats to protect sensitive work areas and practice tidy cleanup.

The American Cooling and Heating team: Honest, reliable and evidenced by an A+ Mesa, Arizona BBB service rating.

ACH Mesa Heat Pump Maintenance Services

Knowing how to operate and maintain your Mesa HP assures maximum energy efficiency, effectiveness and cost savings. But aside from changing HVAC filters and learning how to correctly regulate the thermostat, the average consumer lacks training for seasonal maintenance of their heating and cooling equipment. The ACH Mesa heat pump maintenance process includes checking up on the items typically handled by the customer, and then provides services that exceed the skills of the average consumer.

Your personal ACH heat pump technician will:

  • Inspect your system, including blower performance, ducts, filters and indoor coil
  • Test and verify airflow and refrigerant charge
  • Diagnose and correct any leakage in the duct system
  • Test for leaks in the refrigerant system
  • Inspect all belts and motors, lubricating and tightening where necessary
  • Examine, clean and tighten electric terminals
  • Apply nonconductive coating to your system’s electric terminals
  • Test and verify the functions of your Mesa heat pump thermostat system
  • Examine all electric controls to ensure that heating and cooling components are not fighting against one another
  • Provide you with a detailed Mesa heat pump maintenance assurance report.

 

For greater details or to schedule your Mesa heat pump maintenance service, click here.

 

 

  1. http://energy.gov/energysaver/articles/air-source-heat-pumps
  2. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Mesa+AZ+USAZ013

 

Why Phoenix Heat Pump Installation is the Right Arizona Heating Option

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

Whether Heating or Cooling, Phoenix Heat Pump Installation Makes Good Arizona Sense

Against the moderate heating requirements but intense cooling demands of Arizona, Phoenix heat pump installation provides a logical, economical and comfortable HVAC solution. Although slightly more pricey than standard central Air Conditioning, heat pumps provide an effective energy-efficient alternative to central gas, electric or fuel oil furnace systems.

Whereas standard A/C units shift heat from within your home by extracting the hot interior air and replacing it with cooler exterior air, heat pumps function on the order of an Air Conditioning system and a refrigerator unit. This means they move warm air in both directions. For example: A refrigerator compressor uses electricity to shift heat from insider your cooler to outside your cooler. In the process of removing the heat from within the refrigerator, the compressor dumps warm air into the kitchen.

When functioning as an Air Conditioning system, your Phoenix heat pump extracts warm air from within your home, dumps it into the exterior Arizona environment and then returns cooler exterior air into your home. As a heating system, the heat pump extracts warm air from exterior Arizona environment, dumps it into your Phoenix home and then moves the cooler inside air into the outside environment.

Correctly installed heat pumps move heat rather than generate heat. If a skilled and reputable Phoenix HVAC dealer handles your Phoenix heat pump installation, the system will provide as much as four times the amount of energy it consumes. For more details on quality Phoenix HP installation, click here.

 

Air-Source Heat Pumps – The Most Commonly Installed Phoenix A/C Equipment

Modern heat pump technology provides a multitude of HVAC options, including absorption heat pumps, geothermal (ground-source or water-source) heat pumps and the common air-source heat pump.

Geothermal Heat Pumps – As a highly efficient but costly HVAC solution, geothermal HP equipment utilizes natural ground and/or water temperatures. The units tend to have a lower operating cost that other HVAC heating solutions. However, they have specific regional requirements for subsoil conditions and physical routing space. As a heating solution in regions that typically experience extreme temperatures, geothermal heat pumps provide a high level of customer satisfaction. As a Phoenix heat pump installation option, they may be more costly than what is reasonably acceptable.

Absorption Heat Pumps – Typically called gas-fired heat pumps, absorption HP units are relatively new to the residential HVAC marketplace. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, residential absorption heat pumps are fuel driven systems that use ammonia-water absorption cycles. The ammonia is absorbed into water rather than pressure pumped. The heat source is used to boil the ammonia out of the water. Absorption heat pumps are currently only available on homes to the scale of 4,000 plus sq. feet.

Air-Source Heat Pumps – Typical Phoenix heat pump installation projects use air-source HP solutions. Designed to transfer heat from house air to outside air or from outside air to house air, air source heat pumps are energy efficient, reliable and comfortable. During the winter, an American Cooling and Heating installed AZ heat pump can trim your electric usage by as much as 40%. High-efficiency air source heat pumps provide improved humidity control over standard central air conditions. Against the mean average temperatures in Arizona, a Phoenix heat pump installation not only makes good AZ sense, it makes the best AZ sense.

Some Arizona homes are not equipped with a duct system. AC&H can also install a ductless, mini-split heat pump system. Modern heat pump technology also includes a system called “reverse cycle chillers.”  Designed for use as a radiant floor HVAC solution, “reverse cycle chillers” generate hot and cold water rather than air.

For more details on your Arizona HVAC options, click here.

 

Http://AmericanCoolingandHeating.com provides licensed, bonded and insured valley-wide Arizona air conditioning and heat pump installation and services.

 

 

 

 

 

Phoenix Heat Pump Installation Reduces the Arizona Heat Island Effect

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Air Purification, Cooling Tips, Heat Pumps, Maintenance.

Phoenix Heat Pump Installation Against Heat Island EffectLeaving Behind, For a Moment, the Benefits of Phoenix Heat Pump Installation

Before talking about Phoenix heat pump installation, it makes sense that you understand the definition of the term “Arizona Heat Island Effect.” You also need to know how the heat island effect relates to the comfort level within your home. So let’s start by defining the Arizona heat island effect.

According to the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the term “heat island” was coined to describe the relationship between air temperatures in the city and air temperatures in the surrounding rural areas. In specific, it compares the heat buildup that occurs in towns and cities to the normal temperatures in nearby rural areas. In a city with one million residents, the heat island effect can produce annual mean air temperatures that run from 1.8 to 5.4°F higher than the nearby rural centers. In the peak of an Arizona summer, the evening increase in air temperatures between Phoenix and the nearby rural areas can reach as high as 22°F.

For you, as an Arizona resident, it means this: 

  • Increased energy demands for comfortable Arizona air conditioning
  • Higher cooling costs
  • Increased local and global air pollution
  • Greater local and global greenhouse gas emissions
  • Poor water quality and greater danger to local water life
  • Increased personal health risks, including the likelihood of more illnesses, poor indoor air quality and the possibility of a fatal heat stroke.

Statistics suggest that heat islands may elevate the local energy demand on Phoenix heat pump systems and other A/C equipment by as much as 5 to 10 percent. The associated excess demand on fuel driven power plants generates an increase in air-borne instances of carbon monoxide (CO), mercury (Hg), nitrogen oxides (NOx), particulate matter (PM), and sulfur dioxide (SO2). Ground-level ozone and the temperature of rainwater also increase. Stormwater runoff becomes dangerous and even fatal to local aquatic species.

 

As air pollution escalates, your health becomes compromised. Estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that exposure to excess heat results in more heat cramps, more respiratory problems and an increase in heat strokes. Installing quality Arizona heat pump solutions and an indoor air quality filtration system helps you protect yourself and your family.

 

 

Arizona Heat Pump Installation and Other Common-Sense “Heat Island” Solutions

 

By acting wisely, most Arizona communities can reduce the damage of summertime heat islands.  In fact, many strategies are already in position through state and federal resources. Methods for heat island prevention and heat island damage reduction include: 

  • Advanced roofing technology such as green roofs and cool roofs
  • Better management of environmental conditions such as an increase in tree planting and new paving technologies
  • Installing new energy-efficient Arizona heat pump systems and air filtration equipment.

 

Even as you read this article, Gilbert, Arizona Development Services is working with citizens, contractors, local architects and project designers to implement cool pavement technology, cool roofing approaches and other environmental management systems. Reducing the Urban Heat Island effects is critical to a safe environment.

 

Likewise, the Arizona Department of Heath Services (ADHS) is working to provide travelers and state residents with up-to-date information concerning extreme heat events. The Phoenix office of the National Weather Service is responsible for updating the southwest/south-central Arizona region, and Tucson handles the forecasts for the southeastern region of the state.

 

According to their website, the city of Tempe AZ is also working to educate and help residents on matters related to the heat-island effect, water availability and pollution. In fact, the Tempe Arizona current calendar of events includes an art exhibition designed for education on this very issue. Make a note to attend.

 

But warnings and state managed changes only work if the entire community participates. Citizens must also become a part of the solution. For example: Phoenix community weatherization programs provide home weatherization resources to low-income qualifying Phoenix residents. This helps reduce excess heating and cooling bills, but it also reduces the time that an Phoenix heat pump or Arizona Air Conditioning system functions. The service also provides funds to help low-income families install efficient cooling measures. You can’t beat increased comfort at a lower energy cost and a victory over the Urban Heat Island effect.

 

Cost Savings on Energy Efficient Installed Phoenix Heat Pump Solutions

 

It is good if you are not in the low-income bracket. But that doesn’t mean your home can afford to ignore the effects of the Arizona heat island effect. Having sufficient income to manage your own heating, cooling and weatherization processes doesn’t mean it should cost you by the bucket load of dollars. Remember: Heat pumps not only provide cost-efficient cooling but they also provide energy-efficient heating. With an installed Arizona heat pump, you don’t have to wait on the season of “heat island effects” to begin saving money.  

American Cooling and Heating has been in the Air Conditioning and Phoenix Heat Pump Installation business since 1993. We service and install A/C equipment throughout the Phoenix region.

 

For more details on how you can save money on an energy efficient Arizona heat pump solution, click here.

 

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