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Free Trane Air Conditioning Consumer Brochures, Product Comparisons and Spec Sheets

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, Buying Tips, Cooling Tips, Repair or Replace.

Whether searching for new Trane air conditioning products or merely seeking a reliable Arizona Trane A/C service center, you need access to trustworthy consumer brochures, specification sheets, and product guidelines. Some of this critical decision-making information is available directly from Trane. Tech reports and product reviews also provide important bits of knowledge, as do local and national product review websites. To locate a quality Arizona cooling and heating service and repair center, look toward both the Arizona BBB and national HVAC craftsmen membership centers. Both offer various advice and guidance.

But, for your local convenience, the research and legwork is already completed. Throughout the pages of American Cooling and Heating, you can find:

Detailed spec sheets on all major brands of heating and cooling equipment, including Trane heat pumps and other Trane air conditioning units
A sorted list of facts, answers and questions
An HVAC Glossary
Multiple videos on Amana, Carrier, Goodman, Rheem, Trane, York and others
A full collection of HVAC-related consumer literature and product brochures
Assorted reports on the history of heating and cooling in American and the world
Numerous consumer-pertinent articles that cover A/C related current events that affect local and national regulation of heating and cooling resources
AND more, including tips sheets, maintenance guides, and a few notes on persons of interest within the air conditioning industry.

As a potential customer of ACH in Arizona, you deserve all that we can offer. Whether having a new air conditioning unit installed or seeking reasonably priced air conditioning repairs, you need a company that makes the customer’s home comfort a major component of the sale, the service and the installation. Quality service providers do not rush in with a mess of suggestions, recommendations, and promises. Arizona homeowners understand the dangers of a failed air conditioning system and they are wise enough to understand the dangers of making a rushed decision during the HVAC buying process.

American Cooling and Heating offers new and existing customers an extensive library of images, text and video explanations that can help Arizona residents make informed AC buying decisions. From air handlers to heat pumps and from air conditioning condensing units to home air filters, you got questions and ACH has answers.

Arizona Without Working Air Conditioning, Wide Open and Hot!

Let’s be honest, Arizona gets hot and muggy! As a homeowner the last thing you need to be dealing with is an air conditioning unit that’s showing signs of giving out on you. Unfortunately these things happen. So, what can you do when you’re considering servicing your heating and cooling unit or purchasing a new one?

You’ve heard of Trane and if you live in Arizona you have likely heard of American Cooling and Heating. We have a stellar reputation for providing only the best services and products in the Arizona cooling and heating marketplace. When it comes to getting A/C home products, you want service that comes with long life, reliability and a reputation for lingering quality.

Get 24/7 on-hand answers from the ACH free Trane air conditioning information resource center, or just pick up a phone and get immediate answers from trained and experience technicians.

If you need model performance comparisons, ACH can help
Looking for parts, ACH has what you need
Need pricing for a new Arizona A/C installation project, ACH offers 24/7 free estimates.

Next time you need an air conditioning system or a heating unit installed or repaired, check out American Cooling and Heating. We carry a complete line of air conditioning condensing units, heat pumps, thermostats and other HVAC equipment. Come now – and bring all of your Arizona A/C and heating expectations.

Arizona Home Maintenance – Installing a Trane Air Conditioning System

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Service, Home Maintenance.

Being an Arizona Home Maintenance Expert Doesn’t Make Me an Air Conditioning Technician

Arizona home maintenance is time consuming and sometimes difficult but it can also be rewarding and even therapeutic. However, taking on a home handyman job that is outside my comfort zone leaves me feeling frustrated and overworked. Success in such home ventures is about knowing when to act on your own versus when to hire a professional. Sometimes the line gets blurred and I end up tackling a home repair or home upgrade project that exceeds my desire for personal involvement. Installing HVAC equipment falls into the category of no can do and no want to do.

Perhaps you too are the do-it-yourself type. Or maybe you just know a great local handyman. You’re thinking pickup a great deal on a scratch-n-dent heat pump system from the local salvage yard and get it installed for near to nothing. The local Arizona home maintenance man even has experience installing an air handler – did it once for his brother-in-law. But more than likely he is also operating without insurance, adequate bonded funds, or even an Arizona HVAC service license.

Here’s the big scoop on handyman services and A/C installation: If your next home improvement project involves the installation of a Trane Air Conditioning system or any other type of heating and cooling equipment, think long and hard before you eliminate the value of hiring an Arizona HVAC professional installation team. Don’t risk a voided Trane AC warranty, sloppy work, or a future house fire.

Home Maintenance Is One Thing; Installing AC Is Another

Avoiding the trained air conditioning service dealers in Arizona is a bad decision. I’m no stranger to handyman work, plumbing installation, electrical projects or any other construction task. When working in areas in which I lack experience, I know how to do the homework that enables safe, reliable and efficient project management and project completion. I can install and wire a new in-wall oven, a security system, and even an outdoor whirlpool. I can add insulation to the walls, lay brick, and even remove, resize and replace windows and doors.

However, when it comes to heat pumps, furnace systems and air handlers, I am lost. If the work only involved the mechanics and the electronics of the task, installing a new Trane Air Conditioning system would be a project I can handle. But:

What about the problem of right sizing the unit to fit my home floor plan and square footage?
Where should I locate the registers and is the existing ductwork sufficient for use with new and improved air-conditioning components?
What if mold is already present? How do I work with it?
Can I mix and match old and new HVAC equipment or should I do a full upgrade?

And what about the model and brand choices? Even if I decide to go Trane on all equipment, which unit or combination of units will most efficiently and effectively fit the exact needs of my home? The options seem endless. For example: Do I go with a:

Trane XR95 with a 95% energy efficient furnace rating at 60,000 btu and with a Trane cased aluminum indoor coil. And a Trane XR13 2.5 ton air conditioner
Trane XV95 with a 97% efficiency 2-stage furnace and a variable speed blower that pumps out 60,000 / 40,000 btu. With a Trane XR15 2.5 ton 15-SEER air conditioner for cooling.
Or does either of the above options even apply to my 2500 square foot, 2-story home?

Even if I had the equipment to perform the right load test and make certain I get the right A/C system for my Arizona home, I still have to consider what options need to be included. Looking at things such as added safety controls, advanced thermostat efficiency, and extended Trane Air Conditioning warranty options seems to make the demand for research endless. I want energy efficient heating and cooling equipment that is sufficient but not wasteful. As such, I buy Trane because of the Trane history for quality and service. But I also pay attention to support and warranty coverage.

If while handling my own home maintenance, I short-circuit the air handler, will the Trane warranty cover the A/C installation errors of a home handyman? No? I think installing a Trane Air Conditioning system is better if left in the hands of an insured, bonded and licensed Arizona HVAC professional.

Central Air Conditioning Set It And Forget It With Trane Programmable Thermostats

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in Air Conditioning, Thermostats and Controllers.

Central Air Conditioning Efficiency: Use A Programmable Thermostat And Avoid Manual Fan On Settings

Knowing what a central air conditioning system should do and knowing how to efficiently operate your programmable thermostat are not identical points of wisdom. For example: It may seem that the fan on your A/C or Heat Pump unit performs the same function as a standard room fan. Not So. HVAC system fans are designed to produce an entirely different manner of air circulation and air management.

Central A/C, Heat Pump Systems And Window Units

In core function, air conditioning removes hot air from within your home or office, and then returns to you the cooler air. Central A/C units circulate the chilled air throughout your office, home, or even a huge industrial plant. Window air conditioners, although sometimes used to cool an entire home, are most often used for single rooms and other forms of limited space cooling. Window fans, attic fans and other stationary fan units merely churn the existing air, creating turbulence that generates a sense of wind chill.

TIP! In order to cheaply cool your home, turn the temperature up. If you take a few showers a day or just drink a cold ice water, you’ll find that you’re saving a lot of money on your utility bills by keeping the thermostat a little higher than usual in your home.

Central cooling and heat pump systems work in conjunction with a structure’s overall HVAC components, which include air conditioning processes, heating equipment and even ventilation management. Room or window units function as stand-alone cooling, heating or cooling and heating appliances. Freestanding fans, although seeming to cool your home, in actuality increase the heat of the nearby air. Electricity generates heat. Thereby an electric fan when set to fan on releases additional heat into a room and provides no supplemental removal of hot air from the room. Now wind chill refers to the process wherein wind increases convective heat loss. By moving air throughout a room, a fan enables quicker and easier evaporation of sweat from your skin. Thus you are cooled by your body’s natural means of eliminating heat. The greater the wind chill, the more evaporation and the cooler you feel. But remember, fans do not remove hot air from the environment; they add hot air. Thus even as the wind chill effect reduces your discomfort, the fan actually increases the cause of that discomfort.

Central Air Conditioning Fan On Mode

The fan that functions with your installed AZ heat pump or central air conditioning system is also connected to your furnace system. Warm interior air returns to your outside air A/C condensing unit. The air passes through the condensing coils and is then re-circulated back to the inside furnace unit. The cool air is then disbursed via ducts and vents throughout your home. Although evaporation plays a role in the functions of a central A/C system, the core result is nothing like the results produced by a standard room fan, ceiling fan or even attic fan. The fan on your central HVAC unit is neither designed for or should be used as a regular home fan unit. Window air conditioners, however, are not like central A/C units. Setting the Fan On mode on a window unit merely circulate air just as a standard window fan functions. For cool air, you need to set the window unit to “air conditioning” mode.

TIP! When taking away-from-home vacations, set the thermostat on your HVAC system no more than five degrees apart from your standard setting. Differences of more than five degrees can damage the contents in your house – especially during the summer when the Arizona temperatures swell into the triple digits.

Under normal conditions, you should never set your central A/C fan mode to “Fan On” only mode. It causes problems for your thermostat and your overall heating and cooling system. Extended use of “Fan On” only mode increases room humidity while decreasing the efficiency of your HVAC system. For better HVAC equipment performance, the Arizona Energy Commission recommends that homeowners keep air conditioning system fans set to automatic.

Programmable Thermostats

In the Energy Star article “Heat and Cool Efficiently,” the editors suggest that an installed programmable thermostat can save homeowner’s as much as $180 per year in energy costs. During summer months, cooling an Arizona home accounts for as much as fifty-percent of home energy consumption. Several points help reduce this cost:

Review and understand the A/C or HP user manual Â· Install an Energy Star efficiency-rated cooling system
Ensure that your Arizona air conditioning system functions at or above minimum efficiency requirements
If your system lacks the benefits of a programmable thermostat, make the investment; it will save you money
Practice the “set it and forget it” A/C efficiency principal.
Live with 74-78 degrees F; It’s a comfortable and will keep your energy consumption on the low side.

TIP! Make sure things don’t get too hot or cold near the house thermostat. Nearby electronic devices and heat sources such as lamps and televisions can trick the thermostat into thinking the home is warmer than it actually is.

Trane Programmable Thermostats And Advanced Controls

Defined by quality components, every Trane Programmable Thermostat is crafted to help ensure that your family reaps the best in air conditioning comfort. Take a look at some of the options and features:

Trane XL800 Deluxe Programmable Thermostat
Interactive touch screen
Armchair programming options
Permanent memory for lasting storage of programming functions
Effective management for minimum compressor run-time
Auto changeover between cooling and heating with a 3 to 10 degrees “dead band”
AND So much more.

Trane Comfort Link II Smart Control

Crafted for intuitive touch-screen control, the Trane ComfortLinkâ�¢ II sets the scale for innovative management of HVAC equipment. Adaptable to most all brands of heat pumps and A/C units, as well as most all Trane products, the Trane ComfortLinkâ�¢ II is ripe for the picking. Furthermore, the unit is fully upgradeable and well supported for updates to remain compatible with future-released heating and cooling systems. Features include: Â· Custom control and scheduling Â· Live weather and dealer contact

Energy efficient monitoring system
Air quality management with Quick Clean and Allergy Clean cycles designed to provide a temporary boost in air filtration
Remote access from smartphone, tablet or home computer system
Digital picture frame
AND so much more.

For even more details on Trane Programmable Thermostat and Trane central air conditioning equipment, click here.

Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling – Tips For Arizona Heat Pump Solutions

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Service, Cooling Tips.

The Complexity of Dealing With Heat Pump Not Cooling Issues

Problems with a Trane Heat Pump not cooling efficiently do not typically occur in the early life cycle of the equipment. The products are crafted for long-term performance and durability. Pre-mature “major” failures are not the rule; they are the exception to the rule.

If you have a new Trane HP system your need for advanced Arizona HP solutions is typically limited to routine maintenance programs. However, any HVAC product can suffer from performance failure. Likewise, Trane heat pumps are not immune to the problems associated with poor maintenance or accumulated age. Planned routine checkups provide the best defense against poor cooling heat pump performance,

If you are facing a Trane heat pump not cooling situation, check first that your air filter is clean and function, and that your thermostat is correctly set. Then if the problem persists, check to see your Trane Air Conditioning System is still under warranty. There is no need trying to fix it yourself if your fully covered Arizona heat pump solutions are just a phone call away. Trane products carry exceptional warranty protection, and all American Cooling and Heating installed HVAC equipment carries a lifetime workmanship warranty.

For example: The Trane XL20i when registered within 60 days of purchase is covered by a 12-year limited warranty on the compressor, a 10-year limited warranty on the outdoor coil and a 10-year limited warranty on internal functional parts. If ACH did the install, the workmanship is backed by lifetime coverage.

But here’s the really cool thing: According to a survey conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, the average lifespan of a quality heat pump exceeds 16 years. With Trane consistently running with the top manufacturers in the pack, expect a new system to provide years of reliable heating and cooling.

Defining a Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling Problem

Prior to calling for professional Arizona heat pump solutions, residents battling with a Trane Heat Pump not cooling issue often seek self-resolution of the problem. Even if you can’t perform your own Arizona HP solutions, comfort resides at the core of knowledge. Awareness of your options and possible repair costs help ease the search for a reliable HVAC service center.

We know that common problems such as a dirty air filter are rather easy to correct. But some of the Arizona heat pump solutions are far from simple to discover. For example: Without training and equipment, most homeowners are ill prepared for tracking down a failed electrical component in the A/C condensing system. Yet even this is easier to fix than a poor cooling situation that involves a leak in the refrigerant system.

But don’t despair. This text will help you define the reasons behind your Trane heat pump not cooling problem.

Arizona HP Solutions: General Overview of Heat Pump Cooling Problems

First Things First – Clean or Replace the Air Filter

Perhaps this Arizona HP solution is too common to even bring up. Yet sometimes the obvious can slip your mind. If you system is not cooling, perform a manual check of the airflow. Just place your hand in front of a nearby A/C delivery vent. If you have airflow but the pressure seems reduced, check the filter and clean or replace as necessary. You might also check in the crawlspace to ensure that a cat or a opossum has not torn a hole in your Air Conditioning ducting system.

Trane Heat Pump Not Cooling Due To Refrigerant Leaks

Here is a basic question: Does your heat pump have problems with heating as well as cooling? Mechanically speaking, a heat pump is nothing more than an air conditioning system with a reverse cycle valve. If the heat is effectively functional but the cooling is not, you can eliminate concerns of a leak in the system refrigerant fluids. Note: When testing the HP heat delivery performance, be sure to that your thermostat is not set on the auxiliary heat system.

If your examination reveals that your Trane Heat Pump not cooling problem is due to low refrigerant fluid, you have a somewhat heavy-duty heat pump problem – even if the overall system is in relatively decent condition. Heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units use a sealed refrigerant system. It is not normal for the unit to loose refrigerant.

If you add refrigerant without knowing how the original coolant vanished, the problem won’t go away. As the old saying goes: Insanity is when you keep doing the same thing over and over with the same results each time. Adding coolant to a leaky heat pump system is both futile and illegal. To correct the HP not cooling issue, the leak must be located, sealed and thoroughly tested for long-term reliability.

And Assortment of Not Cooling Causes and Solutions

Some air conditioning cool air problems cannot be identified or resolved by the homeowner. But here is a rapid-fire rundown of causes and possible solutions.

Indoor Blower Failure – Got no pressure from the system diffusers; check the thermostat to ensure that the indoor blower is not turned off.
Compressor or Outdoor Unit Fan – If the thermostat is set correctly yet the outdoor unit fan or the compressor fails to engage, check the house fuses and circuit breakers. Also be sure that you check the breakers that are typically mounted near the heat pump.
All Systems Functional – When the blowers are churning and the thermostat is set correctly and the refrigerant is full, check around the system for obstacles that may be impeding the airflow. Even tall grass can be a problem.

Prevention is Always the Best Cure

If your Trane Heat Pump not cooling problem doesn’t pertain to a dirty filter, an error in the thermostat settings, or obstacles around the condensing system, you most likely need an HVAC technician to correct the issue. American Cooling and Heating can get you up and running on a 24/7 timetable. We also honor valid Trane equipment warranties.

Our tech will arrive on time and provide you with a written diagnosis for the Arizona HP solution. We may even be able to help you identify the status of your Trane Heat Pump warranty. Of a certain, we will provide you with up-front-pricing and dependable service.

But why wait for a system not cooling problem?

Consistent heat pump maintenance reduces the risk of heat pump failure while also helping to extend the lifespan of the system. Keep your Trane HP running efficiently and effectively. Spending a little scheduled money on Trane heat pump maintenance may save you from the crisis of an unexpected and costly HP repair call.

IF you already missed the opportunity to schedule routine HVAC maintenance, now is a good time to take advantage of the American Cooling and Heating

“Mid-April FREE Service Call With Repair”

It’s running right now. But don’t delay. This “Mid-April FREE Service Call With Repair” offer expires May 18, 2014.

Call Now! Put an end to your Trane heat pump not cooling days.

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Gilbert Arizona Trane Air Conditioning Sales Not Hindered By Recent National Cold Snap

Written by Rm Harrington on . Posted in AC Installation, Trane.

Gilbert Arizona Trane Air Conditioning Sales Not Hindered By Recent National Cold Snap: Arizona Cooling and Heating Presents Special A/C Buyer Incentives To Help Homeowners Reap Better Benefits From Personal Tax Refunds

American Cooling and Heating Responds To Recent Freezing National Temperatures By Slashing Prices On Gilbert AZ Air Conditioning Sales and Installations

Even as National Geographic carries on about the coldest weather to bite the United States in decades, Gilbert AZ and other East Valley regions are experiencing moderate winter temperatures. But these Arizona winter comfort zones are often deceptive. The freezing polar vortex that recently whipped northern air down and across the southeast U.S. will not modify the blistering heat waves soon to come upon East Valley residents. So in response to recent freezing national temperatures, American Cooling and Heating is announcing a yearlong, 2014 Trane Air Conditioning sales and installation discount program.

Expect best pricing on all ACH installed East Valley Trane A/C and Trane heat pump systems. In 2011, 13.2% of Americans spent tax refunds on major purchase tickets, including home air conditioning and heating equipment. In a state where temperatures from June to September typically top 100-degrees, a new ACH installed air conditioning system adds value to the concept of major-ticket items. The American Cooling and Heating Trane A/C sales and Trane A/C installation package is designed to help homeowners make the most of tax refunds.

The sale covers all Trane air conditioning products, and includes a host of buyer incentives custom-designed to fit the Gilbert, Mesa and Phoenix home air conditioning installation necessities. As tax returns come in, blazing AZ temperatures follow in near proximity. Now is the time for Gilbert homeowners to stretch income dollars by talking advantage of the American Cooling and Heating 2014 air conditioning system sale. Local residents are already using tax refunds for home improvement, including the installation of a new heat pump, air conditioning system or Trane air filter system.

Rapid preparation for the upcoming Arizona summer can save on A/C installation charges, eliminate the cost of panic repair-or-replace of a crash-n-burn older air conditioning system, and ensure long-term warranty protection to boot. HVAC equipment maintenance helps prevent equipment failures, but sometimes the mechanics of an aged heat pump or overused air conditioning system just can’t reliably endure the raging 100-plus degree Arizona daily temperatures.

All ACH delivered and installed Trane air conditioning sales packages include:

Custom crafting for the installation environment
24/7 guaranteed support
The best workmanship in the industry
Exact installation to manufacturer specifications and local/national codes
Availability of reduce-priced Air Conditioning maintenance package
Local technical support
AND much more.

Along with the Trane air conditioning sales package, the Company also sells and installs Amana, Carrier, Goodman, Rheem and all other respectable brands. The ACH inventory of discount, tax refund ready heating and cooling products includes:

A/C Systems
Heat Pumps
HP Package Units
Split Heat Pump Systems
AND More.

Trane Air Conditioning Sales and Installation units are available in SEER ratings from 13 SEER to 20+ SEER. For more information and a FREE commercial or in-home Arizona Trane A/C installation estimate, contact American Cooling and Heating ASAP.

* Disclaimer: Various details and facts presented within this paper reflect data reported by agencies not under the authority of American Cooling and Heating. The Company is not responsible for accuracy in matters beyond ACH control.

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