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The heating and cooling equipment available today is much more efficient than the equipment manufactured even 5 years ago. Top manufactures like Trane, Lennox, and EverRest by Amana are constantly working to make air conditioners and furnaces more efficient and reliable. According to Energystar.gov you should consider replacing your existing air conditioning system if it is 10 years old or older and upgrade to a more efficient model that will consume less energy and reduce your heating and cooling costs. You may even want to consider replacing your current air conditioner if you are faced with a major repair on a unit that is only 6 or 7 years old.

Air conditioner efficiencies are measured with a SEER rating. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the SEER rating the more efficient the equipment will be and the less your energy bill will be for the same amount of cool air provided. SEER ratings are determined in a laboratory where exact indoor and outdoor units are specified by the US Department of Energy. Since all of the conditions are the same, different manufacturers like Carrier, Trane, Lennox, and Goodman can be compared. It does not however mean that a new 17 SEER air conditioner or heat pump will perform that well once it is installed in your home. A comfort consultant from Climatech Heating and Cooling Inc. has been trained to access the four key factors that will determine the efficiency of a newly installed system: correct airflow, correct refrigerant charge, system size, and duct condition.

Correct Air Flow

New heating and cooling equipment is only part of the system that provides warm and cool air to your home. The duct system that delivers the air to each room in your home must be designed correctly to maximize the efficiency of your new air conditioning system. If the ducts are too small, then the air will be restricted and the system will work harder to move air throughout your home.

Correct Refrigerant Charge

Getting the proper refrigerant charge is a critical field adjustment that is often overlooked. Climatech service technicians have been properly trained and are equipped with the required tools to field adjust the refrigerant level for maximum performance. Studies show that under real field conditions that 7 out of 10 systems are improperly charged and while most systems are under charged, some are overcharged by as much as 100%. A 20% deviation from the proper charge can reduce the SEER rating more than 3 points. A new 17 SEER unit will only perform like a less expensive 13 SEER system if not properly charged.

System Size

A properly sized heating and cooling system is crucial for maximizing the comfort in your home and minimizing your utility bill each month. A system that is too big will consume more energy than it should and leave your house feeling cold and clammy. An oversized system will also have very short run times creating stagnant and uncomfortable hot spots in your home. A system that is too small will run continuously and never achieve the desired thermostat setting. The Comfort Consultants from Climatech Heating and Cooling Inc. have been trained to perform Manual J heat load calculations to determine the correct size air conditioning system for your home.

Duct Condition

According to Advanced Energy in Raleigh NC a study on existing homes showed that 35% of the systems cooling capacity were lost from duct leakage and from thermal losses due to poorly insulated ducts. Leaks in the supply ducts will cause a direct loss in system capacity while leaks in the return ducts will bring in unconditioned and unfiltered air for hot attics and damp crawl spaces. If your air conditioning system needs to be replaced we only offer the best heating and cooling equipment available. Our primary brands are Trane, Lennox and the premium model of Amana equipment EverRest. For our customers that want to have the most efficient heating and cooling system available, we install Climate Master geothermal heat pumps. The geothermal heat pumps have EER ratings in the low to mid 20′s and qualify for major federal and state tax credits until 2016. Our equipment offers the best warranties in the business and when it is installed by a trained technician from Climatech Heating and Cooling you know the system is operating at maximum efficiency, saving you money year after year. Our consultants will meet with you to better understand any issues that you may currently have with your homes comfort before we recommend a new system. Purchasing a new air conditioning system is a major investment and we want to help you make an informed decision and select the best system that will keep your home and your family comfortable for years to come.

Call us today at 704-483-7343 to experience the Climatech difference. Well identified vehicles, clean cut uniformed technicians, friendly office staff, and the willingness to go the extra mile to make sure you are well taken care of. We work hard to take the worry out of air conditioning service and repair.