Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, Apr 08, 2010
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Scheduling an annual A/C Performance Check is the smart way to save money all summer long. An annual inspection and tune up of the cooling system in your Lorain County home ensures that your air conditioner will run at peak operating efficiency all summer long. You save energy and money.
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An annual inspection of your Lorain County home cooling system is the smart way to avoid problems that might require a service call during the summer. When our experienced air conditioning experts arrive to service your cooling system they will inspect and clean both outdoor and indoor air conditioning components, including coils, blower, electrical connections, wiring and control circuits and safety devices. Filters will be replaced or cleaned. Motorized parts will be inspected and lubricated. The unit will also be inspected for refrigerant leaks. All operating pressures, temperatures, voltage draws and thermostats will be tested and the unit will be cycled to ensure proper operation. When our Lorain County air conditioning professionals are finished, we'll give you a written diagnostic report of our findings.
Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Wed, Jul 22, 2009
You already know that central A/C is cooler than you think because it protects your home, improves air quality and saves you money.
Do you know all of this would not be possible without duct work?
Most air conditioning and heating systems require some form of duct work to channel the air to places in your home where the conditioned air is needed.
With the help of air ducts, cool or warm air can be channeled and evenly dispersed among zones in your home, reducing your cost.
Make sure it’s installed properly, by licensed technicians. Improper installation results in poor performance, bad air flow, leaky duct work systems, and higher utility bills.
Duct cleaning should be a part of your maintenance schedule.
When it comes time for cleaning (and it always comes too soon), the National Air Duct Cleaner Association (NADCA) recommends you follow these steps:
- Check the joints for leaks. If leaks exist, seal them.
- Make sure there is no moisture in your vent system. If there is, try to locate the source so that you can prevent future moisture.
- Clean HVAC registers & filters. Empty drain pans.
- Loosen contaminants in ducts by thoroughly cleansing/scrubbing ducts.
- Use a high powered vacuum to eliminate contaminants from duct system
- Use biocide to prevent bacteria from growing
Ductwork cleaning is not there to make the metal shine. By having your ducts cleaned you rid human and pet hair, dust, construction debris, human and pet dander, dust particles, and the occasional coins, marbles and toy that children find fascinating to throw down the registers. Do you want to think of these particulates blowing into the air you breath or the places you rest and sleep? Keeping your duct system clean will keep your system operating efficiently and effectively.
Posted by Raymond Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning on Thu, Jul 09, 2009
We received a comment a few weeks ago about the benefits of central air conditioning versus just having a window unit in a few key rooms of the house. While we can see the argument for both, we’ve decided to breakdown our top reasons for using central A/C over window units.
5 reasons to use central air conditioning in your house
- You really don’t stay in the same room all summer. When you’re in your home, you’re working from room to room, doing different things all over. You don’t necessarily want to trap all the cool air in one room and the warm air in another – as this can cause moisture in the air when they mix and can cause heat exhaustion if you do spend time in a room without a unit.
- More cost-effective. Because window units are only used when you need them – they run at a higher level and use more energy – costing you more money in the long run. If you let your central A/C stay at a constant temperature, it’ll save you money in the end.
- Reduce the noise. A few years ago I still had a window unit in my home office – try concentrating with that racket. It seems like something you’d get used to, but it’s definitely not worth the hassle.
- Clear room for the view. The compressor for central A/C is the only visible part of having it, and it’s usually placed outside in a subtle place. So no more dusting between those slates in the unit and no worries about it spitting ice chips all over your living room floor.
- Combination savings. Central air and central heating generally come together, it’s a bit soon to think about your heating needs for the winter – although someone pointed out that July in Ohio seems confused right now – but if you do central air, doing central heating is that much easier and more affordable.