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Avatar for LaPlante Electric, Inc.
LaPlante Electric, Inc.
4.2(
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Heat Pump - Install or ReplaceHeat Pump - Install or Replace - For Business

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

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Emergency services offered

"Fair price, excellent product (Mitsubishi splits) and installed by the most conscientious technicians I’ve ever had work on my home - they were the best! I highly recommend LaPlante Electric"
Mitsubishi Heat Pump
Mitsubishi Heat Pump Condenser
Mitsubishi Ceiling Cassette
Mitsubishi Low Wall Unit
Response time3 days
Response rate90%
46 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Casco Bay Generators LLC
5.0(
5
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Heat Pump - Install or ReplaceHeat Pump - Install or Replace - For BusinessHeat Pump - Repair or Service+1 more

Serving Porter, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are proud to be a Veteran-operated, Titanium Level Kohler® licensed and insured generator dealer. We teamed with Kohler® to give you peace of mind that you are working with a dealer-trained, factory-authorized provider to handle these appliances. We offer all Kohler® and Generac warranties and maintenance services. These are the industry’s best products for backup protection at your home or office.\nWe are also proud to work with Efficiency Maine, offering discounts, rebates, loans, and other initiatives to promote high-efficiency equipment that help Maine’s homes and businesses reduce their energy costs and lower their greenhouse gas emissions.\nProfessionally installing a standby generator and/or heat pump for your home or business is one of the best investments you can make. .\nWe at Casco Bay Generators & Heat Pumps keep the power on 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

Standard installation.
Response time2 days
Response rate92%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts

No. HVAC, which stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, includes all of the systems that work together to regulate a building’s temperature and humidity levels. In comparison, air conditioners only provide cooling. You can have an air conditioner as part of your HVAC system, but not all HVAC systems include air conditioners.

Here’s the cost formula to find out how much it’ll cost you to run a window air conditioner in your home:  Watts * (hours used) / 1,000 * (Local kWh) = daily cost of running a window unit. If you need help calculating the cost of running your window AC unit, consult an AC repair or installation pro for an accurate estimate.

Most HVAC surge protectors last about three to five years, depending on how often your home experiences blackouts or brownouts. If your unit is susceptible to more frequent electrical surges, consider replacing your surge protector every two years. Consult your HVAC professional to determine when and how often to replace your HVAC surge protectors.

Window AC units use a fair amount of electricity, but significantly less than central AC systems. Because they are more energy-efficient for cooling individual rooms or small spaces, their usage is comparatively low. On average, a window AC unit consumes between 500 and 1,400 watts, while a central AC system uses over 3,500 watts—meaning a window unit uses about one-third of the energy. This typically translates to a monthly running cost of $15 to $40, although this can vary depending on external factors.

Some HVAC systems tend to use R410A refrigerant, although if you have an older model it may be using R22. R22 is banned due to its harmful environmental and health impacts, and it is a sign that your AC unit is old enough to consider a replacement and the significant efficiency gains that could come with it.

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