What is the difference between RHEEM and RUUD ?
Answer: They are identical to every detail, the parts, size, warranty, everything
I have problems every year with my furnace. Why?
Most of the times it is a problem with the installation or your service man is not fixing the problem that is causing the continuous failure.
What is the difference between 10 SEER and 13 SEER AC units?
10 SEER are no longer made due to the new laws on Jan 2006, but they maybe available in old stock somewhere. The SEER rating means standard energy efficiency ratio, which is a fancy term for how efficient it is. In Michigan, I don’t recommend anything higher than 13 SEER.
How long will R-22 AC units be around?
The HVAC market will undergo another change approximately in 2009, and will start to phase out the normal refrigerant used for the past 50 years. R-22 will still be available for all the existing units still out there.
What is the new refrigerant going to be?
R-410A is the new refrigerant being used and has been out for about 10 years or so already. The refrigerant doesn’t harm the ozone layer like R-22.
Why do some companies differ so much in price for the same equipment?
There marketing budget, size of the company, quality of work, and there overhead are big reasons why they have different prices.
What separates your company from the other companies?
We install a quality product that we stand behind. We answer our phone all the time, and you get service promptly. The owner is the technician on the job, and we are proud to state that we receive most of our business by word of mouth. All new clients get put on an email list which lets them receive free maintenance advice, and other valuable information.
Do you have financing available?
Yes, we use American General Finance
Should I need my AC recharged yearly?
No, they are sealed units and by law, the service company has to make an effort to find the leak. If they can’t find it, then they have to say what methods of leak testing they used.
Are the service agreements worth the money?
Yes, if you don’t have time to perform the routine maintenance on the new equipment. If you have units over a few years old, especially homes built by big builders, because they hire the most inexpensive HVAC contractors, which leads to improper installation.
How come I have never heard of RUUD?
RUUD is Rheem and its because they put all their marketing money into the development of equipment, and expect their dealers to market their product.
Where is Rheem/Ruud rated in consumers best buy?
They are rated in the top 2 manufacturers, above big names like Lennox, Carrier, Bryant, York.
How often should I change my air filter
Answer: the throw away filters should be changed once a month-the high efficiency media air cleaners about once a year.
How often should I have my furnace/ac checked
Answer: At least once every other year for a new system and yearly if you have a system over 5 years old
Does a high-efficiency furnace save me money
Answer: Yes-how much depends on the efficiency-the running time, and the house-some other factors as well
How efficient is my air filter
Answer: Depends on which one you have but the throw-away fiberglass type is only about 10-15%-hi-efficient is about 90%
How long does your typical furnace and air conditioner last
Answer: Usually a furnace last about 20 years-if you have a well-built old one with a cast iron heat exchanger-these may last a lot longer but there efficiency is terrible. Air conditioner lasts anywhere between 15 and 20 years depending on how its maintained
Are 90% furnaces more problematic than 80%
Answer: All units have their breakdowns, the 90% has more things that can break down if it is not properly maintained, but for the most part they are very reliable and quieter.
Does a humidifier cut energy costs
Answer: Yes usually by as much as 20% because it adds moisture to the air which makes you feel warmer at a cooler temperature
What is the advantage of a setback programmable thermostat
Answer: Saves 15% in fuel efficiency by being able to control the temperature at anytime of the day - great for people who are out of town a lot.
How do I control hot and cold rooms
Answer: This is done by a variety of ways; booster fans, proper duct sizing, dampers, and zoning.
What is the right size unit for my house
Answer: It all depends on the square footage, the heat loss and heat gain of the contributing factors. |
