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Welcome to the Arizona Season For a New Heat Pump

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Repair.

Good news for residents of Phoenix, AZ. Your air conditioners and heat pumps are about to get a bit of rest. According to 12 News at Arizona Central, the current Metro Phoenix forecast calls for a few more days of dry skies and warm air, but high pressure relief is on the way. Look for a rise in moisture and a lowering in temperatures. Chances of rain and storms are on the horizon.

It’s the Arizona Season For Heat Pumps

Summer heat often forces area residents to buy new air conditioning equipment, but some have resisted the need. Yet recent Arizona temperatures have broken local and national records. The strain on home cooling units is evidenced by the increase in demand for air conditioning repairs. Everyone is glad to catch a wave of relief.

Even now, your home cooling unit may be on it’s last thrust of cooling breath. Perhaps you seen it coming, but you have held back on buying a new system due to financial setbacks – or even as a measure of sound financial planning. You know a new central cooling system won’t reap a great payback this late in the season. But perhaps, a heat pump can make it worth while to take the plunge. Now may indeed be the time to make preparations for the coming of cool weather and for next summer’s new burst of Phoenix heat rises.

Heat pumps give you the best of both worlds. During the sweaty Arizona summers, an air conditioning replacement may seem the primary road to follow. But now, cooler weather is on the way. With a heat pump, you can gain all the benefits of central cooling while also gaining an inexpensive victory over winter chills. Why crank up that gas sucking central furnace system when a new heat pump will suffice the present need?

Both air conditioners and heat pumps provide society with extended means of home comfort. Both are readily available and either can be quickly installed by your local Arizona air conditioning service expert. But heat pumps provide a slight bonus over standard central cooling.

The principle of operation is identical between the two systems: Both extract warm air from cold air. But a heat pump also includes a “reverse” switch. Where the AC pulls warm air from inside the home and replaces it with cool air, the heat pump can also pull warm air from outside the home and send inside the home.

Location – The Critical Component

It’s all a matter of where you live. Air conditioners are a bit more energy efficient at cooling, yet a heat pump provides inexpensive heat against external temperatures down to about 40 degrees. If the average outdoor temperature in your location typically drops below 40 degrees, a heat pump will provide insignificant savings in operation costs.

However, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, AZ, the months of November, December and January are the coolest months for the area. It’s a season when the average Arizona lows typically hit around 40 to 45 degrees. You may need a furnace for times when conditions exceed the average, but in most events a heat pump can provide the bulk of your Phoenix area heating and cooling needs.

Time to Bite the Bullet

If you’ve delayed on buying a new, state-of-the-art cooling system, perhaps now is the time to act upon the need. Your Arizona air conditioning replacement specialists can help you make the right choice for your home. Cut down on your cooling and heating expenses. Now is the time to reap the benefits of a new heat pump installation.

Replacng Your Air Conditioning System With a New Heat Pump

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in Heat Pumps.

Owning a home is never burden free. Appliances, particularly the big-ticket items such as heat pumps, central air conditioning units and furnaces, don’t last forever. A major part of effectively managing your home finances requires that you deal with the maintenance of heating and cooling equipment. But sometimes, you can’t keep it working. If a replacement is in order, perhaps a new heat pump installation project is your best solution.

Aiming For the Best in Current Technology

Choosing a new home heating and cooling solution involves several major decisions. Brand name, energy-efficiency and SEER ratings all play into the picture, but these are the backend options – choices that come after identifying the primary reasons for installing new air conditioning equipment. The preliminary choices involve the following concepts:

  • Location – Cold weather regions have a lower demand for central air conditioning, but demand advanced heating resources. Likewise, high temperature areas such as Arizona and other Southwestern states require extra expenditures in home cooling resources.
  • Condition of the Home – Older homes may have less efficient insulation in the ceilings and walls, drafty windows and leaky ductwork. Even new homes can sometimes benefit from a bit of general upkeep and repair. Make the upgrades before choosing a heating and cooling system.
  • Long-Term Goals – Perhaps you are seeking a short-term presale solution to a worn out central air conditioner system or an obsolete furnace unit. Or maybe you are outfitting a summer cottage that sees very light seasonal traffic. Compare the need to the cost.
  • Benefits of Advanced Technology – In a survey performed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 9.6 percent of the Arizona test group suffered from asthma. Only eight other states exceeded the Arizona average. Modern heating and cooling technology also includes advanced air filtration systems that can help reduce the home sufferings of allergy and asthma patients. If this affects you, plan it into the purchase cost.
  • Extended Benefits of a Heat Pump – In the Arizona desert, a little extra boost in heating can greatly reduce the overall heating bill. Heat pumps function in the same manner as standard central air conditioning, however they also include the ability to reverse the process thereby lifting heat from the outside air and using it to warm your home at a reduced cost. Arizona is prime heat pump country.

Something Has Got To Change

If you can’t keep it working, why not contact your local Arizona heat pump installation professional. New equipment ensures that you get the best in energy efficiency, home comfort and trouble-free service. When the old system suffers from recurring problems, repair costs mount up quickly. A new heat pump can ease your mind, eliminate the complications and provide better management of your home finances.

Heat pumps function best when installed correctly in a well-insulated and well-sealed house. They produce warm air, not hot air, yet this is often more than sufficient for your Arizona heating needs. A typical gas burning furnace pumps out heat to the tune of 150 degree F. A typical heat pump comes in at 100 to 120 degrees F.

When the Arizona heat pump service expert knocks on the door, you can get the best in central air conditioning while gaining the added benefits of cheaper heat during the early months of winter and sometimes even year-round. It is a variable alternative to standalone cooling and standalone heating.

How to Improve the Energy Efficiency of Your Heating and Cooling System

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Repair.

In any building, the exterior environmental conditions determine the primary rate of energy consumption that is necessary to maintain a cool indoor environment. In Arizona, the extreme highs of outdoor temperatures typically place a great demand on home air conditioning equipment. Understanding how your home cooling unit functions under load bearing conditions can greatly increase your ability to monitor energy efficiency.

Cooling load sources make up the most complex component of Arizona home energy consumption. According to recent census figures, approximately 80 percent of Arizona houses are constructed in the following four desert cities:

* Kingman, AZ

* Phoenix, AZ

* Tucson, AZ

* And Yuma, AZ.

In general, the homes are designed for a dry environment with intense sunshine, yet even the best methods of home construction cannot fully counter the typical Arizona heat wave. Local homes usually use a stucco exterior and tile roofing materials. Most are constructed without a basement. Such homes, built on ground-level slabs, tend to provide better cooling efficiency.

Yet energy efficient cooling is an on-going process. By controlling the cooling load associated with the following areas of your home, you can reduce excess heat, unnecessary energy consumption expenses and air conditioning repair and maintenance requirements.

Start with the windows:

Assuming that your windows are air tight, use additional shading to reduce the cooling load. Thermal insulating properties are good during the winter, but offer little value toward a reduced cooling load. By applying window glaze, blinds or external overhangs, you can see a major improvement in your air conditioning performance. But don’t go cheap. Remember, Arizona can experience some powerful windstorms. Build the overhangs to last.

Investigate the air conditioning ducts:

If your home is built on a slab, the air conditioning ducts will be run in the attic. Hot attics and leaky duct work make unnecessary cooling loads. You can’t relocate the ducts, but fixing the leaks is definitely doable. Leaky ductwork creates two complications:

1) They waste cool air

2) They create additional indoor/outdoor air infiltration, which often raises the relative indoor moisture rate as well as increasing the cooling load on your air conditioning equipment.

If your home does have a basement or a crawlspace, this does not mean that a leaky duct system can be ignored. Check it. Fix it. If necessary call an Arizona air conditioning repair center.

Add insulation to the walls and ceilings:

In general, Arizona homes are well crafted and the walls and ceilings are adequately insulated. The associated cooling load is typically rather small. However, additional insulation can be relatively inexpensive and the long-term benefits can make the cost worthwhile. Don’t let small change bleed over into extended energy waste that could result in your home needing the services of an Arizona air conditioning replacement expert.

Little Adjustments and Corrections Make Big Differences

Some cooling corrective processes require professional help. Others can be accomplished by able-bodied homeowners. Every situation is unique, but every situation is worth taking time to seek and correct the things that are hindering the performance ratio of your home air conditioning system.

Indoor Air Hazards: Things Every Homeowner Should Know About Air Safety, Air Quality and Air Conditioning Solutions

Written by American Cooling And Heating on . Posted in AC Repair.

Poor Indoor Air Quality – A Nationwide Problem Correctable By Standard Air Conditioning Equipment

The quality of indoor air concerns every homeowner. Indoor air hazards affect your health, your lifestyle and the cost of home air conditioning. Dealing with the likes of airborne biologicals, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde, lead content, molds, smoke, radon and other hazardous breathing components requires careful monitoring of indoor air filtration systems and air conditioning efficiency.

So Much Time Indoors and So Little Thought To the Consequences

Most U.S. citizens spend more time indoors than outdoors. Office, factory and even warehouse workers move from one sealed environment to the next. With so many warning about the risks involved in too much exposure to sunlight, smog and other outdoor hazards, many people never stop to consider the quality of air within their own home.

Throughout the nation, some families endure indoor air of lower quality than the surrounding outdoor air. Strange as it may sound, the efficiency of modern homes promotes the problem. Houses are now constructed tighter, with increased energy-efficiency in windows and doors, better insulation properties and purposeful air recycling equipment. The very assets that are designed to enable more efficient home air conditioning can actually lead to lower quality indoor air.

Signs of Poor Indoor Air Quality and a Need For Advanced Air Filtration and Air Conditioning Control

Addressing the hazards relating to poor indoor air quality can be simple or complex. Some problems are easily resolved by simple air conditioning maintenance programs. Other problems may require specialized equipment, authorized professional disposal of contaminated materials or even temporary off-site living quarters.

Here are some signs that may indicate your need to investigate the quality of your indoor air supply:

* Odors – Be on guard for persistent and unusual odors, stale or stuffy air.

* Air Flow – Pay attention to long-lasting slacks in air movement throughout the home.

* Air Conditioning Equipment – Clean your home heating and cooling units. Repair faulty central air conditioning equipment.

* Excessive Condensation – An oversized cooling system permit too much condensation in the home air supply.

* Excessive humidity – This condition typically accompanies too much condensation.

* Molds – Never permit mold to linger in your home. When you see it, clean it up. If it persist, locate and eliminate the cause.

* Flues and Chimneys – Perform a yearly checkup on your home’s flue pipes and/or chimneys. Correct any damage. Remove any clogs.

* Home Construction – If your home is equipped with air-tight windows and doors, be careful with any heating system that generates fumes, consumes oxygen or emits carbon dioxide.

* General Health – Pay attention to your own health. When symptoms of illness seem to alleviate when away from home, poor indoor air quality may be the cause of your health problems.

* Remodeling – Weatherizing your home, installing new furniture or remodeling may introduce various changes into your home environment. Pay attention to any associated health changes. Remodeling may generate an increase in dust and other allergy causing components. Better window seals may capture air contaminates that have previously been dispersed without consequences.

* New Hobbies – New indoor activities can introduce glues, paints and other health affecting airborne components.

Solutions

Every component of indoor air pollution has a different method of resolution. For remodeling issues, practice pollution containment. For molds and mildews, apply better air conditioning control or in some events call in professional mold handlers. For situations pertaining to indoor hobbies, practice general awareness of cause and effect.

In general, analyze each unique situation and react appropriately. If you need help, call in a professional indoor air quality service person.

Choose Your A/C Wisely – Save Money And Stay Comfortable All Year Long

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

Phoenix Area Air Conditioning Expert American Cooling And Heating Presents Information on How to Choose the A/C Brand That Fits Your Home

Local Air Conditioning Service Center,American Cooling and Heating, Announces New Arizona-Focused Resources Designed to Help Homeowners Better Understand HVAC Brands, Application and Installation Procedures. The right A/C system choice can save you money in the long run.

Understanding Basic Air Conditioning Terminology

The typical central air conditioning system functions as a whole-house or single-floor cooling system. The costs of a central home air conditioning system can range from $2,500 and up, exceeding well over $10,000 for total purchase and installation.

The base terminology shared between all brands of air conditioning systems includes the following definitions:

British Thermal Unit (Btu) – This measure system is calculated based upon the quantity of heat necessary to raise one pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit. In layman terms, a Btu represents the supposed amount of heat an air conditioning unit can extract from a given area of concern. The higher the Btu rating, the greater the cost, size and weight of the associated air conditioning system.

Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) – Calculated by the relationship between Btu and consumed energy watts, the EER of a system identifies an air conditioner’s level of efficiency. High EER ratings equate to better performance at a great cost for the system.

For a full glossary of heating and air conditioning terminology, see the American Cooling and Heating Fact Page.

Air Conditioning Classifications

Central A/C systems fall under one of four type classifications. The choice of group-type will depend upon one’s current financial strength, the configuration and layout of the existing A/C system and the short-term versus long-term purposes for buying a new Air Conditioning system.

The four central A/C classifications are as follows:

1) Minimum-Efficiency – By yesteryear’s air conditioning standards, a modern minimum-efficiency air conditioning system would be labeled as highly efficient. Yet by modern standards, these units are budget models, costly to operate but cheap on the upfront costs. Starting cost: $2,500 and up.

2) Mid-Range Efficiency – A/C units ranging from14.5 to 17 SEER often enable customers to take advantage of government rebates to get some increased efficiency benefits at a lower initial startup cost. These units are also typically easier to install than high-efficiency units. Starting cost: $3,000 plus.

3) High-Efficiency 16 to 23 SEER Central Units – Provide the lowest energy bills, but the highest initial startup price. They typically include two-stage units that enable less on/off cycling, but they may also require modification to any existing duct systems. Starting cost: $3,500 plus.

4) Mini-split ductless Systems – Included in this list only for the sake of completion, mini-split ductless A/C units are not recommended under normal circumstances. They are expensive to purchase, cheap to install and good for homes without existing ductwork. Starting costs: $1,000.

Decide on the Air Conditioning System Brand That Best Suits The Home’s Unique Layout and Environment

Decisions concerning brand name A/C components and brand name A/C installation procedures must combine cost effectiveness, home compatibility and customer expectations. American Cooling and Heating deals in the sales, repairs and installation of full-home HVAC, Air Purification and/or Air Humidity Control systems.

Primary product choices include:

Amana – Premium Air Conditions, Package Units, Heat Pump condensing Units, Air Handlers, Conditioning Coils and More.

Carrier – Package Systems, High-Efficiency Heat Pumps, Air Conditioners, Air Handlers, Cooling Coils and More.

Goodman – High-Efficiency A/Cs, Heat Pumps, Air Handlers, Indoor Cooling Coils, Package Units and More.

Rheem – High-Efficiency Air Conditioners, Air Cleaners, Heat Pumps, Air Handlers, Indoor Cooling Coils and Package Units

Trane – 13 Through 20 SEER Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Air Handlers, Air Cleaners, Indoor Coolers and More.

And others.

Including an in-depth report on system comparisons, features and reliability is beyond the scope of this article. For a comprehensive central air conditioning buying guide, visit the Consumerreports.org website.

In the final balance of the issue, selecting the right air conditioning system for your home boils down to choosing the right contractor for the estimate and the job. American Cooling and Heating is licensed, bonded and insured for residential, commercial, industrial, HVAC and refrigeration services throughout the Phoenix area.

For technical excellence, you can’t beat call American Cooling and Heating.

If time is critical to your needs, American Cooling and Heating also offers reliable 24-hour, on-call HVAC maintenance services, emergency repairs and 24 hour A/C unit installation.

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