Choosing an A/C replacement today means researching available alternatives, then making sure the selection process and installation are done right. Continue reading
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A Heat Pump Buyer’s Guide For San Antonio Homeowners
A heat pump buyer’s guide can help sort out some of the differences when shopping for a heat pump versus a conventional gas-fired or electric heating and cooling system. Continue reading
Selecting Heat Pump Features? Don’t Overlook Energy-Enhancing Ones
Homeowners ready to upgrade their home heating and cooling system should focus on selecting heat pump features that boost system efficiency, which directly impacts monthly energy savings. Continue reading
Buying An End-Of-Season Air Conditioner? Use This Buyer’s Guide
Buying an end-of-season air conditioner puts homeowners in the position to garner big savings. Upgrading your air conditioner now only helps to reduce energy costs, and if you do it right, you can reap low lifetime costs from your new system. Continue reading
Whole-House Energy Savings: Steps That Provide A Comprehensive Approach
Want to see better results every time you open your energy bill? A comprehensive approach to improving home performance and increasing energy savings gets the best results. Continue reading
Repair Or Replace Your HVAC System? 5 Circumstances That Can Help You Decide
Deciding whether to repair or replace your HVAC system is a big decision. Replacing a heating or cooling system requires a significant investment, but you end up with efficient, durable equipment. Repairing a system can extend its life, but investing any money in an old, inefficient system often runs counter to efficiency and energy savings. Continue reading
Looking Into A New Air-Conditioning System? Use This Buying Guide
If you haven’t had to replace your air-conditioning system in a while, the latest advancements in A/C technology might surprise you. Manufacturers have implemented high-tech features that enable air conditioners to get really efficient results. So if it’s time to upgrade to a new system, consider taking advantage of these features: Continue reading
Powerful Air Conditioning Systems Are Not Necessarily Better: A Quick Guide To Choosing A/C
When it comes to power, consumers tend to think bigger is necessarily better, opting for the fastest Wi-Fi connection or the most horsepower in a car’s engine. While power is an often-desired quality for an air-conditioning system, it’s not necessarily true that more power means better cooling results – or better efficiency. Continue reading
Sizing A New Air Conditioning System Makes A Difference
Several factors contribute to an efficient air conditioning system. For example, the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures how much energy a system uses to convert hot air into cold air. In addition, the efficiency of the air handler impacts how much energy is used to move that cooled air around. Another significant element that impacts efficiency is sizing. Proper sizing is so important, in fact, that a poorly sized air-conditioning system can make a highly efficient air conditioner perform poorly. Continue reading
