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Gilbert Heating and Air Conditioning Guide

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Gilbert Heating and Air Conditioning Guide For Efficient AC / Heat Pump Maintenance

Getting the Most Our of Your Air Conditioning System

In the early 1920s, American homeowners had no concept of mechanical home air conditioning equipment. But by the late 1920s, a new beginning was in motion: manufactured cooling became a home reality. Yet from the perspective of a tired and sweaty household, HVAC progress moved extremely slowly. In fact, widespread household availability to efficient A/C equipment dates back a mere thirty years.

Tough isn’t it, and difficult to imagine. How did the old folks endure the hot and humid Gilbert summers without the comfort of indoor cooling systems?

But times change. Today, central air conditioning condensing units and/or air-source heat pumps provide daily relief throughout the world, including those homes that undergo the ever-increasing temperatures of the American mid-west.   

Proper A/C and Heat Pump Maintenance Reduces Cooling Costs

Many factors affect the cost of home cooling. From components that decrease the cooling load on your house to the introduction of alternative cooling processes such as installed fans and natural ventilation every change can induce new savings. But if you have an older home with an older air conditioning system, investing in a new energy-efficient heat pump may be your best option for reducing energy consumption.

In this paper we will talk about achieving maximum system efficiency via rightly applied A/C maintenance, upkeep, and performance tune-ups.

In the following pages, you will learn:

  • About the factors affecting maintenance of residential Gilbert HVAC systems
  • Distinctions in types of cooling system maintenance services
  • Process that require professional help
  • Responsibilities of the homeowner.

INTRODUCTION

All mechanical equipment requires monitoring, routine cleaning, occasional adjustments, and eventual repair or replacement of individual and/or group components. The best assurance that HVAC equipment will endure for the expected life cycle is simple:

  • Schedule regular inspections
  • Calendar for yearly system tune-ups
  • Perform routine maintenance
  • Follow the original equipment manufacturer’s specifications.

Along with defining the above services, this text examines the following three primary components associated with heating and cooling maintenance services:

  • The essential HVAC service requirements for maintaining a comfortable and healthy indoor environment
  • Service factors that help keep your Gilbert home heating and cooling equipment functioning efficiently throughout the expected lifecycle
  • AND the specifics of A/C and Heat Pump service and upkeep unique to the residential community of Gilbert, Arizona.

Herein you will find various inspection checklists and recommended corrective actions essential to reasonable residential HVAC maintenance issues. Some of the processes, such as performance tests and airflow measurements, typically require professional A/C and Heat Pump service techs. Others inspections can be accomplished with a minimum of visual attention to common factors, and can be performed by an unassisted Gilbert homeowner.

SCOPE OF CONTENT

The basic approach herein assumes generic guidance, and must be treated as such. However, following these basic checklists can help you get your home HVAC equipment up to a standard for reasonable and reliable service.

The enclosed checklists, testing procedures, recommended corrective processes, and

This paper also assumes that your Gilbert home HVAC equipment was designed, sized and installed according to industry standards, applicable legal codes, and the associated original equipment manufacturers specifications.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION_ 2

SCOPE of Content 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS_ 3

1.0) PURPOSE – Define basic air conditioning and heat pump service procedures  4

2.0) FACTORS – That Affect Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems 4

2.1) Type of Service 4

2.2) Condition of Existing Equipment 4

2.3) Efficiency and Accuracy of the Original System Installation_ 4

2.4) Regional Locations 4

3.0) IMPLEMENTATION – System deficiencies, detect and correct 4

3.1) Responsibilities specific to the HVAC contractor: 4

3.2) Responsibilities Specific to the Homeowner: 5

3.3) Regional Considerations 5

3.4) Choose the Right Gilbert Contractor 5

MAINTENANCE AND PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST_ 6

1.0) Air Distribution Components Checklist 6

2.0) Temperature Management Checklist 6

3.0) System Freeze Up Checklist 6

1.0) PURPOSE – Define basic air conditioning and heat pump service procedures

Performing regularly scheduled HVAC system assessments, maintenance, and corrective repairs extends component and system efficiency, advances national efforts to ensure healthy clean air, promotes reduced utility expenses, helps reduce the occurrence of unexpected failures, and promotes longer a longer system life cycle. Furthermore, efficient home air conditioning benefits both the environment and the local homeowner.

2.0) FACTORS – That Affect Maintenance of Residential HVAC Systems

Although all HVAC contractors approach equipment maintenance and service with some degree of customized exceptions, they must all weigh in with a balance between service types and service intensity. Furthermore, they must also strive to operate within the established standards for reasonable A/C and Heat Pump inspection and maintenance requirements.

Factors that affect the approach and processes associated with servicing air conditioning equipment include:

2.1) Type of Service
  • Clean and Check
  • Seasonal Tune-Up
  • Full Maintenance Services
2.2) Condition of Existing Equipment
2.3) Efficiency and Accuracy of the Original System Installation
2.4) Regional Locations
3.0) IMPLEMENTATION – System deficiencies, detect and correct

Whether performing your own maintenance inspection or working with an HVAC contractor, implementation of the inspection seeks to detect system deficiencies that do or can impair the performance of the system. Once deficiencies are discovered, you must define the actions necessary for correcting the revealed problems.

Typically, you work with a appropriately licensed Gilbert HVAC contractor. As such, some of the following responsibilities and components of an A/C maintenance inspection fall upon the contractor and some fall upon the homeowner. Thus we assume that your situation falls within the following normal perimeters:

3.1) Responsibilities specific to the HVAC contractor:  
  • Inspect and evaluate your existing A/C or Heat Pump system according to basic occupant health and safety issues, local Gilbert HVAC building codes, manufacturer specifications and warranty regulations, national and local environmental regulations and building codes, and all applicable and reasonable industry service standards
  • Provide the homeowner with documented findings concerning faulty performance issues, a recommendation of corrective requirements, and a fixed cost for completing the recommended repairs.
3.2) Responsibilities Specific to the Homeowner:
  • Listen. Understand.
  • This is your home. You alone must make certain that reasonable HVAC service and maintenance is performed on schedule
  • Use an appropriately bonded, certified, insured and licensed Gilbert HVAC contractor
  • Get estimates in writing
  • Follow up to ensure that all discussed corrective services were performed as defined
3.3) Regional Considerations

You live in Gilbert, Arizona, a region with unique weather characteristics. In some ways, regional A/C and Heat Pump service guidance differs from other parts of the nation. The inspection must allow for applicable Gilbert codes, manufacturer equipment accessories, municipal ordinances, and the distinctive characteristics of your home.

3.4) Choose the Right Gilbert Contractor

Legitimate HVAC contractors are bonded, insured and licensed to perform air conditioning maintenance, installation and repair within their chosen region of service. Other points to consider:

  • Is the contractor certified by a legitimate HVAC resource?
  • Are the technicians trained and reliable?
  • Do they have experience with your specific brand of heating and cooling equipment?
  • Do they have ready access to system and subsystem components?
  • Can they demonstrate a reliable service record?

MAINTENANCE AND PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

1.0) Air Distribution Components Checklist

Task and Recommended Correction

  • Air Filter Particulate Accumulation – Clean or replace filters
  • Integrity – Air Filter Housing – Repair or replace as necessary
  • Diffusers, Grilles and Registers – Clean as needed
  • Accessible Ductwork – Install additional access doors as                                                                    
  • Accumulated moisture – Eliminate leakage. Open drains
  • Biological Growth – Clean or Replace as needed. Contract for professional removal
  • Ductwork, including straps, mastics, insulation, joints and seams – Repair ductwork, associated insulation, and exterior vapor retarders.                                                                               .                                                                                     
2.0) Temperature Management Checklist

Even the best of the best heating and cooling equipment can be overworked.

  • Set thermostats between 77-79 degrees
  • Consider installing a programmable thermostat
  • Increase nighttime cooling to 78-80 degrees
  • Health conditions or certain equipment may require different settings
3.0) System Freeze Up Checklist
  • Check fuses to confirm that the unit is receiving power
  • Set blower fan to manual to confirm blower functionality
  • Ensure that registers are functional
  • Remove obstructions (furniture, draperies, pets) that block the return vent
  • Trip the fuses and wait several hours for the system to thaw out.

For proper A/C or Heat Pump System maintenance or if a problem persists, contact American Cooling And Heating for all of your Gilbert A/C Services at: (480) 699-2516 or visit: https://americancoolingandheating.com/ac-service-gilbert-az

 

Disclaimer:

  1. Any HVAC service should only be performed by a licensed, fully trained, and competent person and/or company.
  2. 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.

Searching For the Right Gilbert HVAC Contractor

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ACH Presents – Searching For the Right Gilbert HVAC Contractor

Gilbert Arizona – At Val Vista Lakes Looking East At The Superstition Mountains

Gilbert, Arizona, a town of exciting and vibrant residents. According to recent reports by Mayor John Lewis, Gilbert, AZ has been identified among the best of best regions in America for city safety. Furthermore, this little region of Arizona paradise boasts a 200 thousand plus population served by a series of A-rated schools, a dynamic economic environment, and, in the words of the Mayor, “the lowest local tax burden of any municipality across Arizona. (1)”

From South East Gilbert looking south, residents can see the crest of San Tan Mountains. For those who live along Val Vista Lakes, a look to the south reveals a hint of mystery from the Superstition Mountains. But some folks just like to keep their eyes turned local. For them, a visit to the Gilbert Riparian preserve makes a wonderful spring outing.

In this country, residents can view tractors and orange groves on one morning and by afternoon they can stop by to see town hall and cacti. Or perhaps just enjoy an extended northern view of beautiful homes and open space living. And there is, for the out-of-towners who think Arizona has no greenery, the Farm-Merced.

Gilbert residents also enjoy:

  • An exceptional quality of community involvement
  • Remarkable personal security – Gilbert ranks 2nd Safest city in the U.S
  • Seven hundred acres of recreational open space
  • 8 million square feet of retail activity
  • Aggressive options for daily and weekend entertainment and gathering activities
  • A broad selection of Town sponsored festivals and marathons
  • And some of the finest homes within the Greater Phoenix area.

But whether you live in a Gilbert urban condo or a countryside homestead, home cooling must be considered a constant in your Arizona plans for comfortable living. This paper is designed to help you find the right Gilbert HVAC contractor for your personal needs.

Locating a Gilbert A/C or Heat Pump Service Center – Things To Remember

Keeping your Gilbert home comfortable, safe and healthy demands quality A/C and/or Heat Pump installation and services. From thermostat to exterior condensing units and everything HVAC that comes between, effective home air conditioning must function as a single, well-designed heating and cooling configuration

Personal home comfort is more than an installed air conditioning system. Cooling comfort that comes up short is nearly as bad as a cooling system that depends on electric fans, ice pails and open windows. The right Gilbert HVAC contractor knows how to make sure your home temperature management system rightly fits the unique environment, layout, and features of your home.

When seeking a professional A/C crew, you want people who offer products and solutions that meet:

  • Reasonable installation pricing
  • Long-term performance expectations
  • Personal comfort requirements
  • Simplicity in operations
  • Product quality assurance
  • Evidence of workmanship superiority in service, installation and maintenance
  • Manufacturer specific requirements for superior product performance
  • AND Remote management goals.

Save time and money. Living in Gilbert can be fun, relaxing, and comfortable. But if the A/C crashes, it sometimes seems as though the air in your home has turned into an enemy agent. When this happens, you need access to skilled heating and cooling experts that arrive quickly, ready for action, and already equipped with the parts that will get you running ASAP.

And in the event that time has vanquished your existing heat pump or air conditioning condensing system, you need access to an honest, reputable, and efficient Gilbert HVAC contractor capable of acting in your best interest via connections with all major heating and cooling equipment manufacturers.

Checklist of Vital Requirements For Reliable Gilbert Home Cooling

  • Are your phone calls and emails answered quickly?
  • Is the prospective HVAC contractor listed with the Gilbert or regional Phoenix Better Business Bureau?
  • Are the employees and techs drug tested and background checked?
  • Is the company bonded, licensed and insured to provide service on regional Gilbert homes?
  • Can the prospective contractor provide evidence of long-term activity in the HVAC service industry?
  • Do online and paper-based testimonials evidence the reliability, good faith, and customer assurance of a trusted Gilbert A/C contractor?
  • Do the company’s Heat Pump or Air Conditioning services and/or installation correspond to the website and personal promises given to prospective customers? Hint… Look for unresolved complaints at the local BBB page.
  • Do they offer “FREE” estimates?
  • What was the initial contact response time – a 24/7 promise should be reflected from the get-go?
  • Did the contractor spend time inspecting and assessing your current system, your home environment, and your personal expectations, restrictions and financial limitations?
  • Did the HVAC contractor provide a written, itemized estimate of the required parts and services?
  • Did the quote include a “Best Price Guarantee?”
  • Does the prospective A/C contractor carry an extensive line of brand name products?
  • Can the prospective HVAC Service Center present you with documentation that evidences the projected cost savings typically associated with installing new Energy Star qualified cooling and heating equipment?
  • Are the company representatives courteous, friendly, and up-front with information?
  • Did the contractor request up-front payment? If so, choose another.
  • What are the specifics of their guarantees: parts, parts only, workmanship, or parts and workmanship?

Apply this guide with diligent care. Pay attention to each step. It will help you locate a Gilbert HVAC contractor who is best suited for your location and specific household cooling requirements – and it may even help you save money on your next heating and cooling electric bill.

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Serving Phoenix Arizona Metro and all surrounding cities, towns and areas. Air conditioning sales, installation, maintenance and repairs to the greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area

Often referred to as the Valley of the Sun, the Salt River Valley or Metro Phoenix, this metropolitan area centers on the city of Phoenix and includes:

  • Gilbert
  • Mesa
  • Glendale
  • And Others.

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Disclaimer:

  1. Any HVAC service should only be performed by a licensed, fully trained, and competent person and/or company.
  2. 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.

A/C Checklist For Homeowners Seeking Quality Mesa HVAC Service Providers

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Mesa Arizona — A/C Checklist For Homeowners Seeking Quality Mesa HVAC Service Providers

Importance of Air Conditioning in Mesa, Arizona

Whether you already reside in Mesa, AZ or you are seeking new residence in this awesome midwestern community, bet on one primary point: Sooner or later you will want to seek out a reliable Mesa HVAC service center. This is a city filled with excitement and busy people. It is also an area where the average summer temperatures run above 90 degrees Fahrenheit and the average mid-summer temperatures crest above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

So face it: life in Mesa without a functional and efficient in-home air conditioning system gets sticky, sweaty, and sometimes even dangerous.

2010 U.S. census counts estimate that over fourteen percent of Mesa’s 400 thousand plus people are over 65 years old. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines heat stress as a major problem for the elderly (1). To help prevent heat stress, the CDC recommends:

  • Avoidance of strenuous activities
  • Consumption of cool, nonalcoholic beverages
  • Cool showers
  • Wearing lightweight clothing
  • AND seeking an air-conditioned environment.

But the population of Mesa includes more than a handful of elderly folks. In fact, women make up nearly 50 percent of the regional residents. Reliable air conditioning improves health conditions in hospitals, promotes a better sales atmosphere for retail shops, and for Mesa homeowners, it just plain keeps the family cool, comfortable and chummy.

Best way to keep it that way: Identify in advance who you want to handle your Mesa HVAC service calls.

Life In Mesa – A Side Note For Prospective Residents

Mesa, Arizona. It sets to the south-ease of Scottsdale, directly north of Mesa, and just northeast of Chandler. Some major points of interest include:

  • The Mesa Arts Center
  • The Arizona Museum of Natural History
  • Hohokam Stadium
  • AND the Champlin Fighter Museum, an aircraft museum that is specialized in airworthy World War I and World War II fighters.

Educational opportunities include the Mesa-located Arizona State University, the Mesa Community College, and the for-profit Universal Technical Institute designed for students seeking entry level careers in the repair and service of transportation vehicles such as autos, diesel, marine and even motorcycles. Furthermore, this small slice of Arizona boasts of:

  • 85 Public Elementary Schools
  • 19 Public Middle Schools
  • AND 29 Public High Schools.

Housing and community development services include:

  • Rental assistance programs
  • Homeownership opportunities designed for neighborhood stabilization and home investment partnerships
  • Programs designated to assist in homeowner emergency repair
  • AND a host of Human Service plans developed in partnership with HUD.

Other reasons for choosing Mesa:

  • This is the 38th largest city in the U.S.
  • Mesa “Downtown” offers fine dining, a multitude of shopping venues, and an access to vibrant and exciting on-going arts and cultural activities
  • Fascinating people
  • Transit-oriented development
  • A plan for growth offering attractive business opportunities in multiple arenas
  • A daily workweek Light Rail throughout downtown
  • Reliable police force
  • And core location to critical Arizona happenings.

You will want to keep the A/C tuned-up, efficient, and filled with coolant. But in a city that boasts over 383 hotel rooms, 665 businesses, and rapid access to all areas throughout downtown all your really need is a reliable HVAC service provided that assures 24/7 response time.

Check List: How To Find a Reliable Mesa Arizona HVAC Service Provider

  • Response Time – Response to initial phone calls and emails is a good example of what to expect in the overall response time.
  • BBB Listing – Professional HVAC contractors file with the Better Business Bureau.
  • Drug Testing – Employ background and drug checks are now standard business practices.
  • Essentials – Must be bonded, licensed and insured to provide service on regional Mesa homes
  • Informative – A/C and Heat Pump salesmen/technicians should take time to make sure you “fully” understand all aspects of the job. If you have to pull teeth to get answers, consider something not right.
  • History – The age of the prospective HVAC contractor’s business can reveal evidence of reliability.
  • Testimonials – Both online and paper-based should evidence reliability and customer satisfaction.
  • Estimates – Professional Mesa A/C Centers offer “FREE” estimates?
  • Assessment and Inspection – Your prospective Mesa HVAC contractor should do a full and complete assessment and inspection of your current heat pump or A/C system, your home environment, and your personal expectations, restrictions and financial limitations.
  • Itemized Estimate – Expect a written, itemized estimate of the required parts and services.
  • Price Guarantee – Get one.
  • Product Line – Don’t permit the contractor to limit your choices.
  • Documented Savings Report – If upgrading to Energy Star rated products, expect documented evidence of projected savings.
  • Company Representatives – Should be informed, courteous, and up-front with information.
  • Payment – Only when the job is completed.
  • Warranty – Get parts and labor in writing.

Apply this guide with diligent care. Pay attention to each step. It will help you locate a Mesa HVAC contractor who is best suited for your location and specific household cooling requirements – and it may even help you save money on your next heating and cooling electric bill.

For more information, contact American Cooling and Heating

Please call: (480) 699-2516 or visit:  https://americancoolingandheating.com/ac-service-mesa-az

 

Reference:

Disclaimer:

  1. Any HVAC service should only be performed by a licensed, fully trained, and competent person and/or company.
  2. 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.
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Repair or Replace Air Conditioning System; The Core HVAC Decision

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Arizona Repair or Replace Air Conditioning TroubleshootingRepair or Replace Air Conditioning With Confidence Means You Make An Informed HVAC Decision

If your central cooling system is not functioning correctly, the question of repair or replace air conditioning is unavoidable. However, these tips from your local Arizona American Cooling and Heating support team can help you take the guesswork out of this pressing HVAC decision. By showing you how to combine cost, comfort, and the resources that best ensure that your home heating and cooling system delivers optimum energy-savings, we can help you capture money-saving efficiency in a system that can provide your Arizona home with years and years of reliable A/C or Heat Pump indoor comfort.

 

Repairing or Replace – The Value of Updating

TIP! If replace is your only option, make sure you buy ENERGY STAR compliant equipment. It may seem a small thing, but it isn’t.

Experience is the best teacher, and we all know that age affects reliability. It may be that your old, inefficient air conditioning system is worth repairing. But calculating all the associated costs is the only way you can accurately measure the value of updating versus repair. Yet the older your home’s heating and cooling system, the more often you must face the question of repair or replace. If after reading this article you determine that fixing your aged HVAC equipment is preventing you from enjoying the cost-saving operating benefits of modern home air conditioning equipment, know that ACH can tailor a new Arizona A/C installation package to meet your specific budget, a package that not only includes a new, energy-efficient cooling unit, but that also comes complete with the exceptional limited warranty coverage associated with the specific product and manufacturer.

 

Making a Wise Repair or Replace Air Conditioning Decision

When reviewing repair or replace air conditioning options, determining the best course of action involves many areas of consideration. The following breakdown highlights some of the most important decision making factors. Apply them equally to any make or model of HVAC equipment. If you have any manufacturer-specific questions, contact your local Arizona American Cooling and Heating office. We are on standby 24/7, and ready to respond to your immediate home comfort needs.

Air Conditioning Refrigerants

R-22 or R-410A; These are the two types of A/C refrigerants most widely used in home heat pumps and air conditioning condensing units. However, due to the 1987 Montreal Protocol and the associated Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, a phase-out of R-22 and any other ozone-depleting chemicals is in effect. By January 1, 2020, no chemical manufacturers will be permitted to produce R-22 for home air conditioning servicing. At that point, only recovered, recycled and reclaimed R-22 will be available for use in servicing existing A/C and Heat Pump systems. Although uncharged R-22 systems can be installed as a replacement or repair option for an existing older unit, 13-SEER efficiency is the highest available option and the cost of R-22 may run higher than your greatest imagination. If your HVAC decision runs between major repairs for an R-22 unit versus upgrading to a new R-410A system, go with the new.

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ration (SEER)

TIP! Before buying a new HVAC system, consider the rated energy efficiency.  Pricing may be important, but the long-term savings of an ACH On-Sale Trane HP can save you thousands of dollars in reduced unit lifetime energy consumption. It’s an HVAC decision you cannot afford to ignore.

Established by the United States DOE and increased in January of 2006, 13-SEER is the lowers current efficiency rating for central air conditioning systems. A higher rating reflects greater performance and energy efficiency. When faced with the decision of repair or replace air conditioning in an older 10-SEER setup, make sure that repair is very cheap and very simple, or else install something newer and better.

HSPF and SEER

Heat pump performance and efficiency is not only measured by a residential SEER scale that is equivalent to that used on residential central sir conditioners, but they are also rated for efficiency on a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF). Also established and set by the DOE, the HSPF of your installed Arizona Heat Pump may be just as important as your A/C SEER rating. In general, running an hp is less expensive than heating with a fuel-based system. In Arizona, a good heat pump will save you money on your winter heating bills.

Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) – Add Fuel Utilization to Your HVAC Decision

As a service of ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, the specs for your system’s AFUE are designed to ensure that your home is serviced by efficient HVAC equipment. The current ASHRAE restrictions require that manufacturers produce heating and cooling systems that perform no lower than 80% AFUE. But concerned air conditioning manufacturers strive to reap 96% and above. So what means the AFUE rating? In simple terms, AFUE rating identifies just how much of your energy dollar is fully utilized in the operation of your home furnace system. Thus, a 90% AFUE rating means that ten cents of every dollar is wasted.

Manufacturer Warranty Coverage

Perhaps you wonder why anyone needs a warranty for a product that should be built to last? Well, face it! In this world, perfection does not exist. Even the best efforts to design a fully fault-proof heating and cooling system fall short. Most times, buyers get a winner, but on occasion someone gets a lemon. Every major HVAC equipment provider strives to give you the best product for the money spent, yet they too recognize the complications of Murphy’s Law. Compare product warranties. Find out exactly what is covered and for how long each component is covered. Consider the value of acquiring an extended warranty when available.

And then follow-up by making sure your Arizona HVAC installation provider supports their services with a limited lifetime workmanship warranty.

 

ACH, Helping Arizona Residents Through The Core HVAC Decision Process

 

Since 1993, American Cooling and Heating has serviced AZ commercial, industrial and residential heating and cooling needs. We are Bonded, Insured and Licensed to meet your A/C installation, A/C repair and A/C maintenance requirements. Our Workmanship carries a 100% guaranteed of quality and reliability. For more information on Air Conditioning repair or replace options, click here.

 

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Air Conditioning Troubleshooting In Arizona – Resolving Common AC Problems

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Air Conditioning Troubleshooting For The Arizona Home Handyman

Air conditioning troubleshooting can sometimes be very simple, but if your problem dips into the core of HVAC functionality, consider hiring out the task to a licensed Arizona A/C professional. Basic air conditioning repairs are rather inexpensive; and if the problem requires extensive heating and cooling equipment replacement, you won’t waste money on guesswork solutions.

However, the Arizona homArizona Air Conditioning Troubleshootinge handyman can resolve some common heating and cooling problems without need of equipment expertise. You start by recognizing that various HVAC failures often link to the same type of system malfunction. This A/C troubleshooting tip sheet addresses the simplistic side of heating and cooling troubleshooting and repair.

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting of Basic Cold Air Issues

When home A/C systems fail to deliver cold air, Arizona homeowners get excited. This country is no place for faulty air conditioning equipment. So let’s look at the basic problems that can keep your cooling system from delivering cool air. The list is divided into two categories:

  1. Inside the House
  2. AND Outside the House.
TIP! If your home gets hot in the Arizona summer temperatures and you’d like to reduce the demand on your air conditioning equipment,  consider installing an insulated metal roof system. It reflects the heat right back up into the sky, allowing your home to gain less heat on sunny days.

A/C Troubleshooting Inside the House

1) Clogged filter

A clogged air filter is simple to fix, yet remains a common in-home heating and cooling complication. Although most homeowners can easily change the heating and cooling filter system, they often tend to neglect simple filter maintenance. Yet a clogged air conditioning filter chokes the airflow through the condenser fins associated with the inside furnace. When your system cannot “breath,” the coil freezes over. To prevent filter clogging, clean or replace your system filter at least once a month.

If a dirty filter causes your unit to freeze up, replace or clean the filter and then thaw the unit by powering down for several hours or until the ice melts. Tip it. Remember: A/C equipment does not cool the home but rather it removes the heated air from inside the home. When your air conditioning system pulls the steamy Arizona air out of your home, it sifts that air through the coolant-filled condenser fins, resulting in hot air displaced by cold air.

TIP! The best Arizona HVAC contractors provide a number for emergency services that are available to call 24 hours of the day.  Don’t get caught without help during a weekend heatwave.

2. Clogged Condenser Fins

On the slightly more complex side of air conditioning troubleshooting, the inside condenser fins can also become clogged with debris. This is typically due to inadequate care of the filter system, but can also be a direct result of a passing Arizona dust storm and an improperly sealed home. Regardless of the cause, cleaning the condenser fins becomes a necessary repair process. Although some homeowners have been known to use a toothbrush as a cleaning tool, specially designed “fin brushes” will do a better job with less risk of damage to the fins.

3. Low Coolant

Low A/C coolant implies significant equipment problems. To check the coolant level, pickup a set of pressure gauges and measure setting according to the documentation of your unit. However, if you are tempted to do some backdoor buying to recharge your leaky unit, don’t go there. First off: Your air conditioning system is designed as a self-contained cooling system. This means that leaks are not normal. Second, to buy and work with A/C coolant legally, you need an EPA license. So call your local Arizona A/C Repair center. The cost for repairing the leak and recharging the system will vary, but here is a basic price guideline:

  • $ 50 – Typical HVAC home service call* (Often applied to the cost of system repair)
  • $120 – Typical flat-price covering first 3 pounds of coolant*
  • $ 50 – Base price per pound for anything over 3 pounds*

Variable expenses include the time involved for tracking down and repairing the leak as well as the cost of replacement parts. For example: A new evaporator coil can start around $350*, and the repair can get rather expensive. Yet it only takes a few years of yearly freon cap-offs to exceed the price of a permanent repair. So why be uncomfortable when a repair is the best way to handle any form of air conditioning coolant leak?

TIP! If you are buying a new HVAC unit, make sure that the one you choose fits your home. American Cooling and Heating will inspect your home and your duct work before they install a new unit.

4. Condenser Fan Motor

If all else is set correctly, including the inside thermostat, yet the inside unit fails to come on, check the condenser fan motor. Some problems are as simple as loose wires. But even if the wire connections are burned, the average Arizona home handyman can handle the repair.

 

Air Conditioning Troubleshooting Outside Your Home

1. Lack of Power

Before checking any other possibilities, ensure that power is reaching your outside A/C condensing unit. Start by checking the breakers both at the mains and at the breaker box located adjacent to your outside system. In the event that a breaker is melted, fused or reveals a loose wire, call an electrician. Even if you can replace a breaker on your own, home and personal safety demands that you uncover the cause of the failure.

2. Faulty Contactor

When standing near your outside air conditioning equipment, do you hear a loud buzzing noise. If so, consider replacing the unit contactor. The process is as follows:

  1. Cut power to the system
  2. Remove the cover panel located on the backside of the condensing unit
  3. Restore power and locate, without touching any components, the source of the buzzing noise (Typically the contactor has the appearance of a piston enclosed in a box)
  4. Turn the power back off
  5. Use an Ohm-meter to ensure that the flow of electricity has ceased
  6. Remove the contractor
  7. Mark the wire leads and then disconnect
  8. Install a new contactor
  9. Reconnect the wires
  10. Re-assemble the cover
  11. Restore system power.
TIP! Before hiring any HVAC company to install, maintain or repair your Arizona home unit, ask for evidence of insurance.

3. Outside Condenser Fan

For safety purposes, it might be better if you hire a local A/C service professional to service your outside unit. The process of determining the functionality of your outside condenser fan is beyond the scope of this article. However, assuming that you have the electrical expertise to test the fan, replacement, if necessary, is very simple. Just:

  1. Disable power to the system
  2. Remove the top component of the outside A/C housing
  3. Label the wires attached to the system fan, and then disconnect the fan
  4. Clean the connections
  5. Re-assemble the unit replacing the faulty fan with a new fan f. Restore power.
TIP! For top deals on Arizona air conditioning installation and equipment, contact American Cooling and Heating.  And remember, Air Conditioning Troubleshooting is sometimes simple and sometimes difficult.

 

 

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