"Taylor came out the same day my AC stopped working. In this heat the thought of going all day was not pleasant. He was polite, vey professional, knew his business, and did above and beyond what we needed at the time. (Replaced our filter and gave us ideas how to eliminate the moisture in the attic). Even though we have a full inspection of our unit in September he checked all the pipes, pressures, and made sure when he left we would remain comfortable in our house. He was great, hope he comes back."
"Michael cleaned and repaired my central air unit. He quickly found the problem and knew exactly what to do. He listened carefully to my explanation of my situation and helped me set up a plan for the future. He was kind, friendly and professional. I couldn't have asked for better service."
"When we requested a quote David showed up that day and we had the quote by that evening, The crew showed up on time and immediately began working. It started raining and they kept working and got everything removed and replaced. They cleaned up and hauled everything away. Other than seeing the new unit, you couldn't tell anyone had been there. It was not an easy job but they worked as professionals and got it done. If you need any A/C work done, these guys are the ones you should call."
"The technician was a rather young man, however, as he explained his work to me also outlining the costs involved it was evident to me that he was well educated in electrical circuits. His experience was also evident in how fast and neatly he completed his work. I would recommend this company to my friends."
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"Green Quality Air provides excellent service. They did such a good job cleaning and repairing our fireplace that we also had them clean out our dryer vent that goes up two stories. Chris and Leslie are professional and thorough. Highly recommend!"
"They did great work, dependable, took the time to honestly discuss things with me. They went out of their way to help. Both the dad and the son, in fact the entire family. Very personable people, and would recommend them highly"
"He did a great job good pricing i need to do some adjustments but that is for me to finish up. I will hire him to come back for more jobs or more seasonal lighting that I need."
"Heinz provided us with a detailed, scaled, drawing of his plan for the project. After listening to our ideas he redrew the bench; we agreed on the style and he built what we wanted."
Heating and Air Conditioning questions, answered by experts
While both have advantages, a split system is generally cheaper than a ducted one. Because they are less invasive to install, the labor costs are lower, and they can be more energy efficient. But, a ducted system might be worth the investment if you run it more frequently.
To reset your air conditioner, start by turning it off at the thermostat. Then, shut off power to the AC system at the circuit breaker. Some units have a dedicated "reset" button; if yours does, press and hold it for three to five seconds. If your air conditioner doesn't have a reset button, or if you are resetting it after a power outage, leave the circuit breaker off for at least 30 minutes to allow the system to reset itself. Afterward, turn the power back on at the breaker, turn on the AC from the thermostat, and set it to "cool" to test the system.
Yes, mini-split systems are generally less expensive to run than central air conditioners and are significantly more energy-efficient. Because mini-splits do not rely on ductwork, they avoid the energy loss associated with ducted systems, allowing cooled or heated air to reach its destination more efficiently. Additionally, they offer zoned control, meaning you can run units in individual rooms and turn them off in unoccupied areas. This capability can lead to energy savings of about 30% compared to a central air system, resulting in a lower monthly energy bill.
The DOE is phasing out AC units with SEER ratings that fall below 14 or 15. The exact minimum rating depends on your region. In the northern United States, new ACs must have a minimum SEER rating of 14, though you can still buy and install older systems as long as they were compliant when they were manufactured. In the southern and southwestern United States, you cannot buy or install older air conditioners with lower SEER ratings. The minimum rating is between 14.5 and 15, depending on the power of the unit.
While all portable AC units will collect moisture as part of their cooling and dehumidifying process, whether and how often you need to drain them depends on what kind of unit you have and the natural humidity levels where you live. For example, if you live in a very dry area and have a self-evaporating unit, you may not need to drain your portable AC very often at all. Some units may automatically drain collected moisture out the window through their exhaust vent.
The Lamar, TX homeowners’ guide to heating and air conditioning services
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A central air system is great for someone looking to cool and heat their home all year round. Even if your home uses baseboard heating, you can still make the switch. Read on to learn more about adding central air to a baseboard-heated house.
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