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Trane Air Conditioning Healthcare Solutions Increase Home Cooling Efficiency

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Air Handlers, Energy Efficient HVAC.

Trane Air Conditioning Healthcare Solutions – Innovation Commercial and Industrial Upgrades

Trane Air Conditioning healthcare solutions seem ever on the move. The array of new heating and cooling benefits touch both the commercial and the industrial HVAC marketplace. We see it year after year. Some school, medical center, or industrial site reaps renewed and extended benefits from the A/C innovations incorporated into Trane commercial products. For example:

St. Lucie county school district recently linked with Trane for a new chiller plant upgrade. Benefits of the new system include energy savings and better air-chiller efficiency.
Hardin Medical Center used Trane Air Conditioning healthcare solutions to upgrade cooling equipment to the tune of a 25-percent reduction in energy and operating costs. Administrators at the Center define the upgrades as cost-efficient while also improving the comfort/satisfaction ratio with patients, physicians and medical staff members.
The ASHE Annual Conference reveals even more Trane High Performance solutions.
Jefferson Medical Center (WJMC) called on Trane CDQ™ desiccant dehumidification technology to assure precise temperature and humidity control in the CyberKnife™ robotic surgery system (1). CDQ™ is designed for facilities requiring lower dew point settings. The system can increase cooling coil capacity by 20-300 percent.

But how quickly does a commercial or industrial A/C solution get into the Trane residential Air Conditioning delivery system?

Effects of Commercial Trane HVAC Equipment On Residential A/C Customers

Back in July 2014, a Trane news brief “Trane Showcases High Performance Solutions for the Healthcare Market at ASHE Annual Conference” announced several products and services designed to help healthcare providers improve customer care and support. The changes include three primary components:

The Performance Climate Changer
The Trane Wireless Comm
AND a unique partnership between Trane and Fellon-McCord.

Sounds nifty, but how do these Trane/Ingersoll Rand commercial air conditioning products and air conditioning product reliability promises relate to residential heating and cooling customers? Well… Let’s consider for a moment the purpose and features of the Trane Performance Climate Changer™ (PCC):

Crafted to deliver better indoor air quality, energy efficiency and occupant comfort over a wider range of applications than what is available via previous products, the Trane Performance Climate Changer™ air handler systems enable better cost-control and business budget management. Furthermore, the PCC air handler delivers optimized airflow throughout the entire HVAC system. Constructed with double-wall casing panels and high-performance foam insulation, the units can be tailor designed to fit a specific application. The superior casing design reduces air leakage and wasted energy consumption. Some configurations even feature SDDPtm fan arrays. But…

The units are designed for commercial applications. Homes don’t need these high-performance HVAC systems. Yet every business product eventually changes the daily lifestyle of the human creature. For example: Popular Mechanics reports that the first discovery of the cooling effects associated with liquid evaporation took place in 1758. Yet it was 1902 before Willis Carrier invented his Apparatus for Treating Air. Twelve years later air conditioning finally reached the residential environment. By the 1950s, home air conditioning was defined as “just another way to keep up with the Joneses.”

Maybe we don’t need a home version of the Trane Performance Climate Changer™. But whenever corporate entities introduce new technology into the business world, eventually the average homeowner will prosper from that technology. For years, Trane Air Conditioning healthcare solutions have helped the company find better ways to serve the residential HVAC marketplace. It’s the kind of technology I want when cooling my home. Who knows how much of the PCC technology will eventually help reduce my home heating and cooling bill. Ask your Arizona AC service center to help you make sure you don’t miss out on the benefits of Trane HVAC technology.

Get more information on Trane residential High-Efficiency Air Handlers.

American Cooling and Heating Serving Arizona

Licensed Bonded Insured:

AZROC K79 license 183933 Residential, Commercial, Industrial, HVAC and Refrigeration Contractor.
AZROC KB2 license 238225 Residential, Commercial General Contractor.
TDLR TACLA21146C Residential, Commercial, Industrial, HVAC and Refrigeration Contractor.

1) http://www.trane.com/content/dam/Trane/Commercial/global/markets/healthcare/casestudies/CASE_West_Jefferson_Medical_Center.pdf

Energy Efficient Air Conditioning; Central Air Conditioning

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Arizona Air Conditioning Installation, Energy Efficient HVAC.

Central A/C, The Core Of Energy Efficient Air Conditioning

According to the “Energy Saver 101 Infographic” on home cooling from Energy Gov, high-efficiency home air conditioning systems, when coupled with other energy saving actions, can reduce your A/C energy consumption by 20 to 50 percent (1). Considering that American homeowners as a group spend over $11 billion per year for home cooling, updating an over-used and under-equipped HVAC system is worth a long, hard look at cost versus energy efficient air conditioning.

Central Air Conditioning – A Brief System Comparison

Modern home cooling systems come in various shapes and sizes that are functional according to four basic styling: 1) Room or Space systems, 2) Ductless Mini-Split units, 3) Evaporative Cooler Systems, and 4) Central A/C Systems. Cost wise pertaining to original investment expenses, window or room systems come in least expensive whereas the ductless Mini-Split system comes in as most expensive. The comparison pricing includes unit cost plus installation costs. The following breakdown views pros, cons, and other aspects of the primary home cooling systems:

— Room Systems – Room units are popular, available as portable or stationary, inexpensive, and have a life span of 10 to 15 years.

TIP! Learn more energy efficient air conditioning. Visit and download the ENERGY STAR Guide. It provides information for homeowners to learn more about how they can save money while still keeping their home comfortable all year round, so it is a worthy ready.

— Evaporative Cooler Units – Designed to cool outdoor air by circulating it through evaporated water, “Swamp” coolers come in second lowest in price and include an average installation cost similar to that of standard central air conditioning. Evaporative units work well in arid climates but are suited for areas with high humidity. They also tend to require more frequent maintenance than other types of cooling systems. Average life span is 15-20 years.

— Central Air Conditioning – Using a system of whole-home ducts and registers, a central A/C system provides reliable, energy efficient air conditioning throughout your home. The units are quiet, convenient to operate, and less expensive that a ductless mini-split system. For homes not already equipped with the necessary ductwork, installing central air can be somewhat expensive. However, the central cooling systems typically out perform window units and other types of zone-specific cooling units. Life span averages 15 to 20 years.

— Ductless Mini-Split Units — Designed as wall mounted, ductless zoned air conditioning systems, the Mini-Split A/C device is easy to install yet more considerably more expensive than Central A/C. They function in a ductless environment, thus eliminating the need for installing duct work in homes that lack the basics of central cooling layout. Under the right circumstances, installing a highly efficient ductless system makes good sense. But in a home already equipped for central cooling, you should avoid the extra expense. Life span of a ductless mini-split A/C unit is 12 to 15 years.

Energy Efficient Air Conditioning

TIP! The correct HVAC system should have sealed air ducts to minimize heating or cooling loss as air travels to different rooms. Every room is different, and the heating or cooling requirements vary. Make sure your installer covers all the bases.

Modern central A/C systems consume 20-40 percent less energy than a unit that is over 10 years old. They provide much better energy efficient air conditioning than do room A/C units and they don’t take up internal living space or deteriorate the curb appeal of your Arizona home. With over twenty years in business serving the Arizona community, American Cooling and Heating can help you determine the best system for meeting your home cooling needs.

New residential A/C standards have now been in effect since January of 2006. All modern central air systems are required to provide a minimum of 13-SEER cooling efficiency. But for most homes, going a bit higher is well worth a bit of additional startup expense. The trained and certified HVAC techs at American Cooling and Heating will make sure your get a right-sized unit designed specifically for your home and the existing circumstances. Our installation team will ensure that your Phoenix AC installation:

Allows sufficient room for indoor maintenance, service and repairs
Is supported by an adequate duct/register system
Includes proper sealing of all ducts and registry joints
A cleared area around the outdoors condensing unit
Is fully charged with the exact factory-recommended refrigerant
Meets the industry standards for duct-sizing methodology
Is properly sized for your home.

Make contact today: For a free estimate on how to reap the best pricing on Central Air Conditioning in Arizona.

1) http://www.energy.gov/articles/energy-saver-101-infographic-home-cooling

Unlicensed HVAC Contractors Damage Industry Credibility – HVAC News Today

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in HVAC Sales, News.

In HVAC News Today: A/C Industry Strives To Shut Down Unlicensed HVAC Contractors

Unlicensed HVAC contractors may work cheaper than a bonded, insured and licensed A/C service company, but are the upfront saving worth the long-term risks? Not according to Matt Bishop, Business Management Editor at the HVACR contractor’s HVAC news web center. When dealing with unlicensed air conditioning contractors, the typical homeowner experiences:

Shoddy craftsmanship
Deceitful troubleshooting techniques
Unreliable A/C services, including substandard A/C installation
Homeowner remorse over the entire venture
AND more.

TIP! Before having someone install new Arizona A/C services in your home, make sure they are insured. Uninsured contractors leave you unprotected, and financially responsible for the results of shoddy air conditioning repairs, installation or services.

Homeowners who deal with under-trained cut-price heating and cooling service techs often find that preconceived cash savings easily shift into the range of costly mistakes. Air conditioning technicians, so-called, who operate outside the laws of the nation typically ignore industry-accepted cooling and heating equipment installation and service regulations, and the expectations of the homeowner. According to ACCA senior vice president of government relations, Charlie McCrudden, such individuals “…take advantage of lax enforcement of permitting rules, licensing requirements, and the Clean Air Act.” Furthermore, Mr. McCrudden says that the government is currently unable to track or control the problem. Too many individuals, McCrudden says, “… are posing as professional HVAC technicians.”

TIP! Get bids from several companies before deciding who you are going to hire to install or repair your HVAC system. Most people know to avoid the company that has the highest quote, but you should also stay away from the one with the lowest.

HVAC News Today: Reputation or Unlicensed HVAC Contractors

In the air conditioning industry, a good reputation is paramount to the word-of-mouth advertising that so often establishes customer trust. In HVAC News today, A/C associations and reputable Arizona A/C installers are pushing the drive to focus on identifying and curbing unlicensed air conditioning contractors. For the good of the homeowners, and the industry, proper licensing is a must-have component of quality HVAC services.

According to the Yavapai County Contractors Association (YCCA) out of Prescott, AZ, homeowners have the right to hire unlicensed HVAC contractors. However, the foreword is simple: “Beware!” Sandy Griffis, YCCA Executive Director, says that contractor licensing does not assure technical skill, proficiency or even a measure of competence. “However,” Griffis also says, “…hiring an unlicensed contractor is certainly a hazard.” Here are three primary points to remember:

Unlicensed can mean low bids, but the financial and legal consequences may be more than your original bargain included
Hiring a licensed Arizona air conditioning contractor provides better protection than any after-event legal remedies
Most licensed AZ A/C contractors are competent, dedicated, financially responsible, and well trained
The State of Arizona promotes safety, health public welfare, and reliable construction practices via proper licensing and a well-designed regulatory system.

TIP! For Great On-Sale Arizona Air Conditioning Deals check out American Cooling and Heating today.

For the legitimate Arizona air conditioning installation and service center that plays by the rules, the battle against unlicensed low-bidders means missed business opportunities and higher cost margins. For you, the Arizona homeowner, this may mean a risky venture for the sake of possible money savings. In recent years, the number of complaints via the Arizona Registrar of Contractors has climbed quickly and suddenly. The cost of scamming affects legitimate contractors, society as a whole, and you.

To report unlicensed HVAC contractors in your area, Arizona residents can use the Arizona Registrar of Contractors on-site tip form.

Unlicensed HVAC Contractors Miss The Mark

According to YCCA, most homeowners could prevent construction problems just by learning their home improvement rights and then taking personal responsibility for the project. Informed consumers make better buying decisions. Working with reputable Arizona air conditioning contractors is one path to ensuring that you do not become the victim of unscrupulous or unlicensed HVAC contractors.

TIP! If you are having a new HVAC unit installed in your Arizona home, don’t overlook the duct work. Even the most energy efficient air conditioning equipment will waste energy if the home duct work is in need of repair or replacement.

Protect yourself. Avoid working with unlicensed craftsmen, so-called. Don’t get scammed, get cool. Licensed Arizona HVAC contractors follow sound business practices, including:

Paying taxes
Buying and maintaining yearly insurance
Running background checks on prospective new employees
Setting up a bonded practice
AND More.

To gain a state HVAC license, the contractor must show experience and capability. The test is designed to eliminate shade-tree A/C service techs. And although the licensing is not the “end-all, be-all” solution to finding an ethical and qualified heating and cooling contractor, it does evidence attention to matters pertaining to quality and good business practices. Furthermore, the heating and cooling industry is evolving, reaching beyond heating and cooling and into the area of indoor air quality (IAQ) and extended home comfort performance. Proven A/C technical understanding and knowledge, and the assurance thereof, is more important than ever before.

American Cooling and Heating: Bonded, insured and licensed. For more information on unlicensed HVAC contractors, click here.

Gilbert HVAC Can Be Easy With This Guide

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

Gilbert HVAC Easy Buying

Unlike Gilbert HVAC buyers, some families are fortunate enough to live in temperate climates where the weather is always perfect. For the rest of us, we need good HVAC systems that keep us cool in the summer and warm in the winter. For help finding such a system, read the following Gilbert HVAC “Make It Easy” article.

Referrals

Shared information makes a good buyer’s tool. Before hiring a contractor for your HVAC system installation, ask for referrals. Although many A/C contractors have deal, offer discount services, and seem to know what they are doing, you cannot simply take their word for it. Get the names and call past customers. Find out what made this particular air conditioning company right for them.

ENERGY STAR Ratings

Wise Gilbert HVAC buyers install A/C equipment that saves money. Go with ENERGY STAR rated products. They are effective, environmentally friendly and very energy efficient. Cooling your home, or heating it if you install a heat pump, consumes much energy. Installing ENERGY STAR equipment reflects in lower monthly utility bills. Permit your Gilbert A/C installation to help you recoup the costs.

Written Agreements

It’s a no-brainer. Get your agreement with the Gilbert HVAC contractor in writing. This may seem unnecessary, but anytime a contractor tends to skip over this step the charge to the customer ends up coming shockingly high. If you have the agreement in written format, the vendor cannot go back and change the information or the plans for the job without your consent. Likewise with the warranty. Get it in written form.

Word of Mouth Advertising

To find a “great” HVAC specialists, check with your family and neighbors. Their recommendations for a Gilbert A/C installation company reflect experience. Likely, you already know someone who just completed a ton of research on home heating and cooling equipment and installers. It’s the kind of power-knowledge that you just cannot buy. So ask around. Find an air conditioning specialist in your area. Word of mouth advertising provides you with an easy way to save hours on research, time, and money too.

Air Conditioning Maintenance

A/C maintenance begins with your HVAC filter system. Checking your filters on a routine schedule can make the difference between inexpensive repairs and more expensive ones down the line. Put it in your monthly schedule, and then follow through. Furthermore, make certain that you keep an on-hand supply of replacement filters.

Storage

If you are running a heat pump, this condition doesn’t apply. In fact, merely living in Gilbert AZ removes most need for A/C storage practices. However, assuming that you use an air conditioning condensing system and that you shut down the breakers during the winter, take time to cover your outdoor air conditioning unit – and use a tight cover. This will keep it free of snow, frost and debris so that you’ll have a working unit when the spring comes and you are ready to uncover it and use it again.

Shade

Whenever possible, try to shade the outside compressor unit. The air in shady places is typically five to six degrees cooler than the surrounding air. If effectively shaded during the summer months, your Gilbert HVAC air conditioning unit will be up to ten percent more efficient than an sun-blasted unit.

Control the Thermostat

If you are looking to save money during operation of your Gilbert HVAC system, consider turning down the air conditioning in the summer and turning the heat down in the winter. Putting on a sweater on a cold day can save you a ton of money on your utility bill – as can enjoying a cold drink instead of heavy air conditioning use.

Gilbert HVAC Necessity

If you lived in a place with perfectly lovely year-around weather, you would not need heating or cooling in your home. But in Gilbert, doing without air conditioning means sweating all summer long. Make your Gilbert HVAC buying decision with care. If you need help picking the right Gilbert HVAC product, click here.

Mesa Air Conditioning Buying – 5 Air Conditioning Buying Tips

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in HVAC Sales, Mesa Air Conditioning.

Mesa Air Conditioning Buyer’s Guide – Getting The Best In A/C Installation As Well As Performance

You don’t have to live in Mesa Arizona to make use of this Mesa Air Conditioning buyer’s guide. However, as a special promotion to Mesa residents, from now until July 9^th, 2014 American Cooling and Heating is giving a “10% Discount On HVAC Maintenance Services*” to Mesa, AZ homeowners. So make it happen. The ACH 24/7 HVAC service team is on-call, stocked for repairs, and ready to roll into your neighborhood.

Meantime, the following Air Conditioning and Heat Pump buyer-tips can help every homeowner get the right product for the right price and backed by the right A/C installation team.

Make Quick, Simple, Reliable HVAC Buying Decisions

1) Unit Sizing

Avoid HVAC contractors who size units according to floor area alone. It takes about an hour for an A/C technician to match a structure’s cooling needs to the guidelines established by Manual J of the ACCA (Air Conditioner Contractors of America). Measurements must include window space, wall space, and the total area of ceiling space, as well as floor area. All new A/C installation estimates performed by American Cooling and Heating also take into account:

Homeowner comments and suggestions
The efficiency and effectiveness of the existing attic, crawlspace and wall insulation
Number of occupants living in the home
Latent cooling load (humidity of the air)
Sensible cooling load (best air temperature for your home)
The average daily indoor and outdoor temperatures, and shade areas
The color of the roof on the home
AND more.

2) Mesa Air Conditioning System Efficiency

Spend a few dollars more and up the efficiency of your system. New federal regulations demand that all new A/C systems rate 13-SEER or higher. However, the improved Return on Investment (ROI) in energy savings makes it well worth exceeding 13-SEER. Ask your American Cooling and Heating HVAC estimator to point you toward any current ACH “FREE” system upgrade plans. And be sure you stick with ENERGY STAR labeled systems. Saving a penny on a less efficient heat pump or A/C unit is not worth what you loose by stepping out from beneath the ENERGY STAR umbrella of performance commitment.

3) Hardcopy Quotes

Springing for the lowest bid can lead to missing paperwork and quoted cooling load calculations that don’t include all of the ACCA “Manual J” configurations. Get everything in writing and get it in advance of paying for the job. Sure some papers may have to wait until after the service is completed for the final signing, but that should not prevent your HVAC contractor from presenting you with up-front copies.

4) Moisture Management

Air Conditioning condensers and Heat Pumps are similar in cooling function, but the moisture handling efficiency varies between models. The American Cooling and Heating technical team will suggest an air conditioning system that best suits the regional climate for Mesa, or any other specific area of Arizona.

5) Avoid Over-Sizing

Although tonnage and SEER share some points in common, increasing the A/C SEER rating is not the same as increasing the system tonnage. Take care that your Mesa Air Conditioning installation does not include a system that is oversized for your home.

According to Home Energy Saver, better than 1/3 of the installed home air conditioning systems are oversized and less efficient than is to be expected (1). Contractors, they say, often tend to oversize units by as much as 1/2 ton or more. This causes the units to turn on and off more often than necessary, and perform poorly as a dehumidifier. For the homeowner, it means:

Higher electric bills
AND A reduced level of home comfort.

Mesa Air Conditioning From A Reliable Local Company

American Cooling and Heating provides valley-wide air conditioning and heating services for residential, commercial and industrial customers. The company has outlets and offices in various Phoenix metro regions, including outlets for Mesa Air Conditioning installation. ACH installs and services air handlers, furnaces, heat pumps, refrigeration, air conditioning condensing units and other HVAC equipment. Licensed, bonded and insured for HVAC installation and services, ACH carries a standing A+ rating with the Arizona BBB. Products sold, installed and serviced included Amana, Carrier, Goodman, Trane and more.

And remember: From now until July 9^th, 2014 American Cooling and Heating is giving a “10% Discount On HVAC Maintenance Services*” to Mesa, AZ residents who own their home. Plus: All HVAC installation and service work performed by American Cooling and Heating is 100% Workmanship Guaranteed. For more information on Mesa Air Conditioning buyer options, click here.

*Disclaimer:

Maintenance must be performed by an authorized American Cooling and Heating HVAC technician.
The contents in this article reflect accumulated data from various sources. ACH cannot and does not accept any legal responsibility to any person in respect of anything or the consequences of any reader responses, actions or lack of actions associated with reliance upon the whole or any part of this article and its content. All trademarks, logos, and associated content displayed are the property of their respective owners.

1) http://www.homeenergysaver.lbl.gov/consumer/help-popup/content/~consumer~nrr~air-conditioner

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Trane Air Conditioning Healthcare Solutions Increase Home Cooling Efficiency

Trane Air Conditioning Healthcare Solutions – Innovation Commercial and Industrial Upgrades

Effects of Commercial Trane HVAC Equipment On Residential A/C Customers

Energy Efficient Air Conditioning; Central Air Conditioning

Central A/C, The Core Of Energy Efficient Air Conditioning