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1. Should I turn off my air conditioning during the day
if I am not at home ? [Answer]
2. Should I turn my air conditioning off during an
electrical storm? [Answer]
3. Should I turn my air conditioning off during the night?
[Answer]
4. How often should I have my air conditioning checked ?
[Answer]
5. How long should an air conditioning unit last ?
[Answer]
6. What is meant by "high-efficiency air conditioning"?
[Answer]
7. How much could "high-efficiency air conditioning" save
me? [Answer]
8. Why should I cover myself with a Service Agreement for
the first year when the warranty is good for the first year?
[Answer]
9. Will I save money if I close the vents in rooms I'm not
using? [Answer]
10. How often should the filter be changed (or cleaned if
it's washable)? [Answer]
11. Is my A/C unit big enough? [Answer]
12. Why do I get a smell like wires burning when I turn my
heat on for the first time? [Answer]
13. Which is the best unit? [Answer]
14. How long does Freon® last? [Answer]
1.
No, raise the setting on the thermostat a few degrees to 82° or 83°. This will
use less energy and still allow for the A/C system to recover quickly when you
lower the thermostat after you return home.
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2.
Yes, even though they are thermally protected, it's just a good
idea. You can have additional protection by installing a primary surge protector
or a time delay. We carry and install both surge protectors and time delay switches.
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3.
No, but you can raise the temperature 2 to 4 degrees. A programmable theromostat can also be used to perform this function.
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4.
Twice a year. You should consider a service agreement so we can automatically perform the necessary
service for you.
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5.
This depends on how much it is used and the environment. Here in Florida, units
are exposed to a very demanding environment. With normal use you can reasonably
expect a unit to last 8 - 10 years or more according to most manufacturers. For
Coastal homes, a little less. With regular maintenance, your unit will last for
a longer time. A Service Agreement
can give you Peace of Mind.
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6.
Equipment that delivers more Btu's of cooling relative to the electrical wattage
consumed by what "standard" equipment can provide. The higher the rating, the
more efficient the unit. This is measured by S.E.E.R. (Seasonal Energy
Efficiency Ratio). The higher the S.E.E.R. number the more efficient the air
conditioner. To obtain the manufacturers' highest efficiency, you must have a
matching condenser (Outside Unit) and air handler (normally inside unit).
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7.
A considerable amount! Most equipment installed in the 1980s had an S.E.E.R. of
between 6.0 and 9.0. Today the minimum S.E.E.R. is 13.0 and goes up to 20.0.Many
times we remove older air conditioning equipment and replace it with new
high-efficiency equipment, and the owner gets a 30% to 50% return on the
investment.
Would you like a technician to contact you about
performing an system check to show you if there are possible savings?
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8.
The warranty ONLY covers operating parts,
not maintenance or dirty filters. The warranty may be rendered void if lack of
maintenance contributes to an equipment failure.
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9.
It's not a good idea to close vents in your home. The savings are insignificant
and the air balancing will be wrong, causing the relative humidity to rise and
become uncomfortable.
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10.
When it's dirty. Depending on the application, it ranges from once a month to
twice a year.
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11.
There is no "Rule of Thumb" for this question.
Contact us. Then and only then can you be assured your equipment is properly
sized.
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12.
Heat strips are made just like toasters and they give off a burning smell
particularly when first used, because of dust that settles on them when not in
use.
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13.
We are Carrier Authorized Dealers.
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14.
Forever! Refrigerant does not dissipate. Loss is only through a leak somewhere
in the refrigerant system. Today refrigerants are becoming very expensive. If
you have a leak you should have it repaired.
As of July 1, 1992 it is a
Federal offense to vent refrigerant into the atmosphere. We are a Florida
friendly, environmentally safe service company. We are equipped to recover your
refrigerant, keeping it from going into the atmosphere. We will be happy to send
you a brochure.
Most air-conditioners and heat pumps sold around the
world use a refrigerant called R-22. Emissions of R-22 are considered by some
experts to be a significant factor in depleting the ozone layer that protects
animals and people from harmful rays from the sun.
Families now have the choice to ask for an
air-conditioner or heat pump that uses a more efficient and environmentally
friendlier refrigerant called 410A or R-410 when buying a new system for their
home.
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