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Q: Why Do I Need Maintenance If My System Is Working? Many problems are identified during routine maintenance that are quick and inexpensive to eliminate, and can save hundreds of dollars in operating and repair costs. For instance, a faulty compressor capacitor will cause your unit to use up to 30% more electricity and compressor overheating. Unchecked, this results in higher utility bills and possible compressor failure. The cost of operating your unit in this condition for two months would exceed the cost of the repair!
Q: Why
Should I Replace My Existing Heating Or Air Conditioning System?
You
may wish to consider replacing your air conditioning or heating system
if it is old, inefficient, or in need of
repair. Today's systems are as uch
as 60% more efficienty than those systems manufactured as little as 10
years ago. In addition, if not
properly maintained, wear and tear on a system can reduce the actual
or realized efficiency of the
system.
If you are concerned about
utility bills or are faced with an expensive repair, you may want to
consider replacing your system
rather than enduring another costly season or paying to replace an
expensive component. The utility
cost savings of a new unit may
provide an attractive return on your investment.
Q: How
Expensive Are Air Conditioning And Heating Systems?
Many
factors affect the cost of a heating or air conditioning system,
including the size of your home, the SEER rating of the unit, the type and
condition of the ductwork
installed, and accessories you might need such as a thermostat or an
electronic air cleaner. TB Lucas
Mechanical will be happy to assist you in finding the right system to
meet, not only your comfort needs,
but also your household budget.
Q: How
Long Can I Expect A New System To Last?
If
you have a qualified technician perform regular preventive maintenance
and service suggested for your unit,
industry averages suggest that an
air conditioner should last 10 - 15 years and a gas furnance should
last as many as 15 - 20 years.
Q: How
Do I Determine What Size Unit I Should Purchase?
Make
sure your air conditioning/heating unit is properly sized for your
home. Operating a unit that is too small or
too large is highly inefficient. A
unit that can't keep up with the hottest afternoons or coldest nights
may well be a unit that is too
small for your home. The technician that visits your home should be able to determin the
size of unit that will best suit your needs.
Q: What Is A SEER?
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio - This rating tells you
how efficiently a unit uses electricity. The higher the
number, the greater the
efficiency. A unit with a higher SEER rating will use less electricity
to maintain the same temperature
as a unit with a lower SEER rating.
Q: Will A 14 SEER Unit Cool Better Than A 13 SEER Unit?
The
capacity of an air conditioner should not be confused with the
efficiency rating. New units of like capacity
cool equally as well regardless of
efficiency rating. However, the unit with the higher SEER uses less
electricity. So, although you may
pay more to purchase a 14 SEER than you would a 13 SEER, the benefit
is in the energy cost savings. The
higher efficiency units (14 & 15 SEER) will pay for themselves within 3 to 5 years,
and continue saving you money if
it's properly maintained.
Q: Do you offer 24 Hour Emergency Service?
We currently provide our customers with PMSA's emergency service, but do not offer 24 hour emergency
service to anyone else.
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