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Air Conditioning Installation Tucson

acshvac — Tue, 01 May 2012 19:34:12 +0000

The cooling season is finally upon us. In the very near future, you will find yourself relying on your air conditioner to keep you comfortable in your own home. If you are considering a new Tucson air conditioning installation, there are a number of important things to take into consideration. While you may first be thinking of brand name and price, these considerations go much further. When choosing an air conditioning system for your home or office, it is a good idea to consider the following:

What is the SEER?

The Season Energy Efficiency Ratio determines the efficiency with which an air conditioner uses energy to cool your space. The higher the ratio, the more energy efficient the air conditioner is. In 2006, the U.S. government established that all newly manufactured systems must have a SEER of at least 13¹. This is important for not only preserving energy, but also in saving you money on costly energy expenses.

Size/cooling Capacity

The size of the air conditioner that is appropriate will vary depending on the size of your home. This will ultimately determine the cooling capacity of your air conditioner, which is measured in British Thermal Units (BTU). If an air conditioner is too small for your space, the cooling capacity will be greatly reduced, making it harder for the system to properly cool your space. A Marana air conditioning specialist can help you choose a system that is properly sized for your home or office.

You may also want to consider the type of filter the system uses, the refrigerant type, as well as the noise level you may experience. These overall factors will play a vital role in your overall home comfort. As a Trane Comfort Specialist, ACS Air Conditioning Services can install an affordable, yet high quality Trane system in your home. The Trane XL20i offers a SEER of 20, as well as dual compressors, and the option to add the CleanEffects^TM air cleaner for optimal comfort. Check out our specials and rebates before calling us for professional AC installation services.

Sources:

¹EnergySavers; http://www.energysavers.gov/your_home/space_heating_cooling/index.cfm/mytopic=12440

Air Cleaner Efficiency

acshvac — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:41:34 +0000

Are you suffering from seasonal allergy symptoms? With this spring estimated to be possibly the worst allergy season on record¹, you may already be doing research on air purifiers to find relief in your home. These systems circulate air, removing harmful irritants through a filter, and recirculating clean air back into your home. While you may have seen portable units for sale at your local retailer, your Marana air conditioning company can provide you with the installation of a whole home air cleaner, which works on a much larger scale. When considering an air cleaner it is important to research not only the types of systems available, but also the efficiency with which they can remove allergens from the air and deliver purified air to your vents.

The Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) has developed testing procedures and efficiency ratings to help describe a system’s ability to remove particles of varying sizes from the air as well as the rate at which clean air is circulated back into your home. Known as the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR), filters are given three efficiency values; one for tobacco smoke, pollen, and dust². The higher the combined value, the faster (and more efficiently) the system is capable of cleaning the air. While some air purifiers/cleaners are rated with the Minimum Efficiency Rating Value (MERV), Trane products use the CADR method. Your Catalina Foothills indoor air quality specialist can help you evaluate your needs and determine which air cleaner and filter is the right choice for your family.

Up to 72 trillion airborne particles come into your home each day³. Some of these particles, including allergens, bacteria, and viruses, are as tiny as .1 microns. While average portable air cleaners have a CADR of 10, and the average whole home purifiers have a CADR of 660, Trane CleanEffects^TM has a CADR of 1,200³. This results in the removal of up to 99.98% of airborne allergens³. Call ACS Air Conditioning Services in Tucson for more information on our indoor comfort services and our Trane product offering.

Sources:

¹ABC News; http://abcnews.go.com/Health/AllergiesSeasonal/spring-2012-worst-allergies/story?id=15930328#.T4WYKtV2N6N

²Clean Air Delivery Rate; http://www.cadr.org/consumer-rate.htm

³Trane; http://www.trane.com/Residential/Downloads/Brochure/AirCleaners/72-1218-07_web.pdf

Tucson Geothermal Systems Reduce Energy Costs

acshvac — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:09:30 +0000

Spring has officially arrived! Whether you enjoy the heat of summer or long for the mild temperatures of fall and winter, your Green Valley air conditioning unit will soon be working overtime to keep you comfortable. Unfortunately, cooling your home or business can be a costly endeavor. The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that the average monthly residential energy bill is $110.55¹, and the U.S. Department of Energy states that approximately 45% of monthly energy costs come from heating and cooling your home². Over the year, this can be quite an expense. That’s why many businesses and homeowners are converting to geothermal heating and air conditioning systems.

What is geothermal? It’s actually exactly how it sounds. The term geothermal breaks down to mean “earth heat”. Basically, Tucson geothermal systems use heat from the earth to heat and cool your home. In the summer, the air below Earth’s surface is cooler than the air above, and in the winter the air below Earth’s surface is warmer than the air above. By way of underground pipes, warm air is pumped from the home, cooled underground, pumped back to the home, and recirculated. In winter, warm air is pumped to the home and heated further with a heat pump to warm the home to the desired temperature.

Because it uses a natural and renewable energy source, a geothermal system can significantly reduce your monthly energy costs. While installation of such a system is rather costly, the additional costs will be returned to you in a few short years in energy savings. An added bonus? These systems often come with rebates, as well as a 30% tax credit. A trained specialist can help you determine which type of system is best for your space. Call ACS Air Conditioning Services today to inquire about our geothermal systems and installation.

Sources:

¹U.S. Energy Information Administration; http://www.eia.gov/energyexplained/index.cfm?page=electricity_home#tab2

²Federal Trade Commission; http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/homes/rea05.shtm

Tucson Indoor Air Quality Services Provide Relief for Allergy Sufferers

acshvac — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:30:24 +0000

This winter has been an interesting one, with warmer than usual temperatures and below average precipitation. Lately, reports have been emerging regarding this mild, dry weather and its effect on allergy sufferers in Marana. With conditions ideal for high pollen counts, many living in Southern Arizona are suffering from itchy eyes and throat, runny nose, and sneezing. What many people may not realize is that when they open windows and doors, pollinated air comes into the home, becomes trapped, and is recirculated, leaving them susceptible to unclean air in their own home. Fortunately, your Sahuarita heating and cooling company has the knowledge and products to provide you with a solution that will allow you to breathe easier in your home.

ACS HVAC offers a number of indoor air quality services to residents in Tucson, including portable and whole home air purifiers and air cleaners. When air is circulated through the filter in the cleaner or purifier, the allergens are removed, and clean air is pushed back into the home. Typically, a good purifier can remove 99% of irritants from the air, leaving allergy and asthma sufferers with much-needed relief. Whole home purifiers connect to the furnace to ensure that clean air is circulated through all of the vents in your home, while portable purifiers can be used for much smaller spaces and targeted areas. Our technicians can evaluate your individual situation and help you determine which air purification product is right for your needs. Call ACS Air Conditioning Services today to ask about our indoor air quality products and services.

Tucson Home Service Maintenance

acshvac — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:58:49 +0000

If your home or business has central air, it is a good idea to get your Green Valley air conditioning unit checked out by a certified technician before the peak season. Preventative maintenance is necessary in ensuring that your system will function properly throughout the year. With the mild temperatures of Southern Arizona, your Tucson heating system is probably not getting much use this winter. This does not mean that you should forgo maintenance. With spring and summer just around the corner, now is an ideal time to call a trusted HVAC company to conduct preventative maintenance on your unit.

By simply placing a call to ACS Air Conditioning Service, one of our trained professional will come to your home or place of business to clean and inspect your unit. While not every system is the same, necessary maintenance will be conducted on all indoor and outdoor units to ensure their proper functionality, and to correct any wear and tear before it becomes a major problem. This may include checking the fan, checking for leaks, removing debris such as dust and leaves, and changing air filters. In the event that a problem arises, ACS offers services for AC repair Oro Valley, and the surrounding areas. Whether you use your unit frequently or not, skipping maintenance is never recommended. Take this opportunity to have your air conditioner serviced during the cooler weather months, and be fully prepared for when the summer heat wave arrives.