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License # 483147
Jim Waters, Contractor C20
Office: 916.500.4276
Customer Service
916.364-5440
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do rating
numbers mean?
The U.S. government
requires an efficiency rating of all air conditioning and heating
equipment. The rating reflects the percentage of energy used
efficiently, with a high rating indicating high-efficiency. The next
two topics address this issue in greater detail.
What is a SEER?
There are special names for the efficiency ratings of
various types of equipment. Air conditioning equipment is rated by
the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, or SEER. The higher the SEER
rating, the more efficient the unit.
What does HSPF stand for?
There are special names for the efficiency ratings of
varying types of equipment. Heat pump equipment in the heating mode
is rated by the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, or HSPF. The
higher the HSPF rating, the more efficient the unit.
What does AFUE stand for?
There are special names for the efficiency ratings of
various types of equipment. Gas furnaces are rated according to
their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, or AFUE. The higher the
AFUE rating, the more efficient the unit.
Should outdoor
units be covered in winter?
No. heat pumps operate year-round and should never be
covered. Similarly, air conditioners that operate seasonally are
built to withstand an outdoor environment and should not be covered.
Should a thermostat be set to "auto" or "on"?
Preferably auto. That way, the fan operates only when the
temperature requires it. This is the most used and the most
efficient setting. However, there are advantages to using the "on"
setting. Air is constantly filtered through the unit's air filter,
and the constantly circulating air results in an even temperature
throughout the house.
Can shrubs or flowers be planted around an outdoor
unit?
Yes. However, we recommend that plants be no closer than 18
inches to the unit. This allows for plenty of room for air
circulation in and out of the unit. Without this room for air
circulation, the unit could overheat, resulting in a premature need
for service.
If an outdoor unit needs replacing, should the indoor
unit be replaced too?
Yes. most air conditioning and heating units are designed
to operate as a complete, matched system. The efficiency rating is
based on the entire system. Replacing the entire system ensures the
system will be reliable and efficient.
How do I know what size unit our house needs?
Ask your technician
. He will consider many factors before
making a recommendation. Factors like … size of the house, climate,
the number and type of windows installed, insulation, and even the
number of people living in the house.
What is the difference between a split system and a
package unit?
A split system uses indoor and outdoor components to
provide a complete Business comfort system. A package unit or
self-contained unit requires no external coils, air handlers, or
heating units.
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