Heating & Air FAQ
Get the answers to commonly-asked questions about heating and air for your home.
Q. How often should I have my equipment serviced?
A. Heating and air conditioning equipment should be serviced at least once a year. The best scenario is to have the heating system checked in the fall and the air conditioning checked in the spring.
Q. Should I change to R-410A or R-22 refrigerant?
A. That is a great question and is an important question. The decision you make could and most likely will affect your wallet, your comfort, and possibly the environment. Below are some things you should know about the new refrigerant.
With R-22, the risk is, that it could become much more expensive or difficult to get when your system needs to be repaired in a few years. R-22 will be phased out along with other ozone depleting chemicals, and both supply and demand of this chemical will be significantly affected by current and upcoming regulations.
R-410A air conditioners and heat pumps are "state of the art" systems, and utilize the most current technology available. The heart of every air conditioner or heat pump is the compressor and newer systems are specifically designed to use R-410A refrigerant. They most often incorporate not only smaller, but also heavier-duty "scroll-type" compressors that are quieter and operate more efficiently than older compressors that operate on R-22.
Q. Considering energy costs, what is most effective in controlling home costs?
A. First, is to make sure that a home's current HVAC system is properly maintained and adjusted. A change of habit that leads to lower temperature settings for the home in winter and higher temperature settings in summer will greatly affect energy use. In addition, there are add-ons available for current systems to make them more efficient, especially thermostats, humidifiers.
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