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Trane XR16 Low-Profile Air Conditioner Now Available

Trane XR16 Low-Profile Air Conditioner, Low ProfileTrane Low Profile Air Conditioning In The News: Trane XR16 May 2017 News Brief

Do you ever wonder what keeps the Trane HVAC division in the forefront of air conditioning technology? The answers come in a flood of terminology:

  • HVAC Innovation
  • Attention to A/C concepts and detail
  • Focus on air conditioner design and efficiency
  • Isolating of specific HVAC purposes and functionality
  • AND… A dedication to quality A/C customer focus.

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The Effects of Trane HVAC Progress on the Average Arizona Lifestyle

Trane HVAC affects Arizona LifestyleClimate Control by Trane For An Improved Arizona Lifestyle

It’s been over one hundred years since Trane laid down the roots for innovation and American achievements in the world of climate-controlled engineering. And by establishing a landmark of unparalleled reliability and endurance, Trane HVAC products have helped secure the freedom of many U.S. states that at one time endured a limited capacity to succeed in a global marketplace.

The age of near year-round suffering from a near suffocating heat is finished.

In a time past, the impact of heat prevailed over southern and southwestern lifestyles. The pacing of daily Arizona living was slow. Builders crafted the architecture of the homes both old and new so as to make the best of current living conditions. The intensity of the heat cycles forced a careful use of energy. Local residents were often branded as stereotypical lazy.

But modern home and business cooling technology changes the playing field. With the aid of Trane and other HVAC design and manufacturing companies, many of the limitations of the previous Arizona lifestyles are lifted. Most of complications evoked by extended heat waves no longer hinder human productivity. Heat-intensive southwest regions such as Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Nevada and Utah now have a solid position in the world of global competition.

So we look back for a moment on what has made companies like Trane HVAC progress such a valuable asset of American engineering. And we observe how this company has so greatly influenced the overall competitiveness of the nation and of the southwestern US in particular.

A History of Trane AC Milestones.

The story of a company like Trane is fit for the making of a Hollywood documentary movie. Indeed, it shows that ideas born from necessity, rather than selfishness, are ones that begin with many challenges. Yet when perfected such ideas can revolutionize the world. James Trane’s Vapor Heating system was born out of working with cold pipes in the winters as a plumber. With curious minds, James, and continuing on with his son reveal how engineers go from fixing things to changing the way we think about cooling.

Fast-forward to the 1930’s and major businesses and commerce had the comfort of air conditioning to keep their customers comfortable and focused on enjoying their visit. Places like shopping plaza stores, restaurants, banks, offices, cinemas, hotels, and record stores saw air conditioning bring in larger crowds and more money.

Residents of the south and the southwest couldn’t really afford to outfit their homes with air conditioning units until 1950 when window units became obtainable by the average household. This was the beginning of a whole new culture and a distinct change in Arizona lifestyle. The desert wastelands of Arizona were about to receive a gift of extended life. The transformation of this and other southwestern states would be drastic. Arizona was soon to arise as one of the best, most affordable, and peaceful places to live within the entirety of the U.S. southern states.

In today’s world, the vast majority of southern homes, businesses, and facilities are all powered by HVAC systems. Most of the younger generation will scoff at the idea of having no air conditioning and having to rely on fans, open windows, and porch overhangs to fight the hundred-degree heat waves that are the norm in Phoenix and other regional Arizona cities.

A company built on satisfaction.

The power of Trane and HVAC systems has resulted in reduced mortality rates and growth in the economies of the south and the southwest. It took decades of inventing and reinventing to produce the HVAC system we now enjoy today. And Trane, with a commitment to customer satisfaction that will not be excelled, remains at the top of the industry’s surveys, including surveys pertaining to:

  • HVAC Reliability
  • HVAC Serviceability
  • HVAC Most Efficient
  • AND… HVAC Best quality equipment among the competition.

Arizona HVAC Support

Do you ever encoNot an unlicensed hvac contractors groupunter drafty areas in your home? Does your Arizona air conditioning system “short cycle,” running regularly, yet for simply short spurts of time? Is the air in the winter abnormally dry? In the middle of the year, is your home cool yet feels damp? Is one spot of the house hot while other rooms stay cold? Is your HVAC running loud?

While you may sensibly imagine that these and different issues just call for repair or substitution of your heater or aeration and cooling system, complete jobs will need considerably more skill and thinking ahead.

Even the most straightforward repairs merit the best work

Today’s homes have complex warming, aerating and cooling, piping, and electrical segments that are controlled by mini-computers. That means it is troublesome and typically counterproductive to think about one section without giving thought to every one of the others. For instance, you should replace a 20-year old heater that is on its last leg in your home, however not the 15-year old AC unit that is showing no signs of trouble. But, once you sit down and examine everything, you will see that your home’s heating and cooling and ventilating segments are intrinsically connected.

Your Trane HVAC system has connected ventilation work, blowers, electronic computerized controls, and the list goes on. One can’t be supplanted without influencing the other. Hey. The joy of your Arizona lifestyle can be easily recovered by installation of a new Trane heat pump.

It may be savvy to add connect your existing A/C unit to new heater… or not? Would the expense of parts and work be better spent on a brand new, modern Trane HVAC system that is set to give you another few decades of reliability? It’s food for thought.

Taking into account the broad experience and item information, your American Cooling and Heating advisor can show you information about what existing parts are best to adjust to your new hardware and of which are all the more financially sound for your situation. Obviously, the choice is exclusively yours and must consider your specific needs, limitations, and desired Arizona lifestyle. Yet having the guidance of a qualified Trane HVAC expert is invaluable when it comes to investing in the future of your home.

 

Air Conditioning Efficiency – No Less Efficient Than Other Forms of Technology

Air Conditioning Efficiency Compared To Other Forms of Energy Hungry Technology

They keep asking the question: How can we improve air conditioning efficiency? Yet one must really wonder if these wonder appliances designed to improve the human lifestyle are actually any less efficient than other forms of current technology.

To answer that, let’s take a look at recent reports posted in the pages of Scientific American. Accordingly, the United States expends more energy on heating and cooling than most any nation worldwide, averaging roughly 185 billion kilowatt-hours yearly (1). And it’s not all due to changes evoked by global warming or even by the current 20-percent growth rate of worldwide sales in air conditioning equipment. Face it: We live in an age when both businesses and homes expect year-around comfort. It means employees work more efficiently. Families rest more fully. In fact, throughout the industry of factories and care centers, HVAC equipment is often used to improve resident and worker safety concerns.

Yet to reap the benefits of modern air conditioning efficiency, we burn more fossil fuels than ever before in the history of man. Sometimes the HVAC is used for heat and sometimes the A/C is for cooling. We do so with the full knowledge that air conditioning bears with it a long-term price in energy consumption. However, according to the 2013 deputy director of ARPA-E, air-conditioning is “inherently inefficient.”

But what does this mean, this term “inherently inefficient?” By what comparison is the statement driven?

According to the deputy director, “It’s (air conditioning) everywhere and it’s (HVACR equipment) a huge energy sink.”

The imposed impression tends to define A/C equipment as though some great villain is loosed among us. But what is the measuring stick? Is it a comparison of comfort-to-cost versus necessity-to-cost? Or is the comparison merely applying performance and function to cost for usage? Furthermore unless the efficiency measurements that define the distinction between necessity and comfort meet criteria that are suitable to the homeowner or the business in question such measures are without value.

Average Energy Consumption For A Home Air Conditioning System

According to a recent article in Forbes, your home’s central heating furnace in off or standby mode uses roughly half as much energy per year as does a notebook computer in off or standby mode (2). That’s 300 Watts versus 600 Watts. Consider some typically monthly kWh usage in home appliances items functional under normal use cycles*: 

  • Refrigerator                                        … 30-200 kWh/month
  • Dehumidifier                                     … 80-160 kWh/month
  • Water Heater                                     … Averages 400 kWh/month
  • 2.5 HP Swimming Pool Pump       … 350-450 kWh/month
  • Central Air                                         … 300-900 kWh/month
  • Heat Pump                                         … 600-1,800 kWh/month (heating and cooling.)

Most appliances do not run 24/7. However, items such as hair dryers, curling irons, and vacuum cleaners typically consume more energy per hour of usage than do modern refrigerators. Energy consumption must be measured in balance with the service performed. Without defining a scale for cost-versus-achieved-benefit, it seems senseless to isolate any single technology as though that technology is less efficient than some other form of technology. After all, in spite of government efforts to regulate and force improved transportation-related efficiency, automobiles can readily be defined as an unnecessary comfort that is in many ways “inherently inefficient.”

New Heating and Cooling Technologies and the Primary Focus Of Use

Clearly current technology in air conditioning efficiency has not reached maximum capacity. Conventional systems continue to use refrigerants in the core cooling process. For cooling, heat is absorbed and then expelled into the outside world. For heating with a heat pump, the process is reversed. And in either event, the HVAC process demands use of electrically powered compressors, fans and pump systems. Efficient air conditioning doesn’t necessary mean that consumers will receive a create decrease in the cost of operation. To rightly measure this process, we must always balance cost to effectiveness.

One new concept in heating and cooling involves replacing the typical super-powered fluids and gases with some form of solid material. By using materials such as bismuth telluride and other applicable solids as a means of absorbing heat, both refrigerators and other air conditioning equipment can be manufactured without use of so many moving components. This not only reduces the electrical demands, but it also reduces the possibilities of equipment breakdown.

One strange point mentioned during many of the discussions concerning new cooling technology always seems to involve not so much the concept of cost as it does the concept of “necessity.” And it seems often to be a “necessity” that is also directly linked to comfort. Certainly the greater measure of HVACR research seems focused on life-saving applications wherein refrigeration of medical supplies, food and more come to the surface as the front-runners. However there is also much concern about providing efficient dehumidifiers and air conditioning for American military personal stationed in extreme overseas hotspots. And lastly, but not necessary least important is the question of how the U.S. as a nation and how the world as a whole is going to efficiently adapt to a future of increasingly extreme heat waves?

Whether addressed as a “comfort” item or as a “necessity” item, we need air conditioning efficiency that includes cost-effective pricing, long-term energy efficiency, and effective performance. If air conditioning equipment is as declared by the 2013 deputy director of ARPA-E “inherently inefficient”, so too are our cars, buses and hot water heaters. HVAC technology is no less efficient than many other forms of modern technology. As to purpose performed versus the cost, for me A/C rates among the most valuable current pieces of home improvement equipment. For a free estimate on Arizona installation of efficient Air Conditioning products, contact American Cooling and Heating today.

 

Disclaimer: The contents of this article are intended to provoke discussion. They reflect the thoughts and concerns of the author, and do establish any particular standing by American Cooling and Heating as an Arizona HVAC installation and service center.

 

Note: * kWh based upon national average 

  1. 1)      http://www.scientificamerican.com/article/technology-improvements-save-energy-and-lives-with-air-conditioning
  2. 2)      http://www.forbes.com/sites/williampentland/2011/09/03/top-26-home-energy-hogs-turned-off

HVAC Control and Lighting for Business – Trane Tracer Concierge System

Trane Tracer Concierge HVAC Control SystemHVAC technology already exceeds by far the capacity once noted among heating and cooling product manufacturers. Yet it seems always that new improvements make their way into homes and businesses. Whether home or business, we all seek better equipment functionality, reliability and efficiency. With the introduction of the Tracer Concierge BAS (building automation system), Trane offers the world a selection of building automation software that is exceedingly more functional than a traditional thermostat management system.

Designed to enable centralized management over installed heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting, and air conditioning equipment, the Concierge™ HVAC system enables essential control over building comfort and lighting from a single simplified and affordable resource center. The system takes advantage of current touch-screen technology, and includes a display that shows the specs within individual buildings and individual regions within any of the given buildings. It’s single-point management designed to enable group control over multiple rooms, HVAC equipment, components and area lighting. Thus… The Trance Tracer Concierge BAS system eliminates installation of multiple thermostat control systems.

The Tracer Concierge HVAC control system includes:

  •  A modifiable preloaded scheduler
  • Options for long term (365 day) programming
  • PIN control protection designed to prevent system override
  • Web-enabled diagnostic software
  • An installed Trane Air-Fi wireless operating system
  • AND More.

 More Facts About Trane Tracer Concierge

What It Does…

  • Designed – For simplified management of building lighting and HVAC control services
  • Crafted – To help reduce air conditioning and lighting operating expenses
  • Efficiency – The Concierge user interface focuses on simplicity, ease of use, and enabling better overall equipment performance.

Features…

  •  Tracer HVAC Controls – Offer bundled system that uses Trane components powered on a proven Tracer controls platform. Also enables automated multi-functionality and a simplified user interface.
  • Web-Enabled Access – Crafted for rapid web-based access enabling rapid diagnostic and troubleshooting services. Focus is on remote maintenance and reduced downtime.
  • User-Focused Control Interface – Simple is better. The Concierges comes with a 10-inch touch screen display. Available information includes graphic scheduling of all parts in single or multiple buildings.
  • Group Integrated Technology – By using technology crafted to enable integration with old, new, Trane HVAC and non-Trane HVAC control equipment, the Concierge functions equally well with existing building HVAC and lighting systems.
  • Trane Air-Fi wireless Communication – If it isn’t wireless, it is not modern. The Trane Tracer Concierge enables quicker installation, self-repairing mesh technology, and twice the signal range of typically HVAC and lighting control solutions. The system also includes a maintenance-free battery solution and redundant communication signal paths.

 

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  • Arizona Liebert CRAC Precision Cooling Units
  • Business Centers
  • Data Centers
  • Federal Organizations
  • Industrial Facilities
  • AND More.

 

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

Outdoor air conditioning equipment 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

Hide Outdoor Air Conditioning ComponentsIt’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 

E.V.A. Lanxmeer path 2009The 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 compFEMA - 284 - Hazard Mitigation - raised air conditioning unitonents. Enjoy…  And if you neŘehenice, Křiváček, air-conditioninged 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.

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