AC Installation Process Explained

August 16, 2021

The summers in Cleveland are sweltering, so it’s essential to have a good air conditioning unit. Window units can provide comfort only to a specific room, but a central AC system can keep the entire home at the same temperature. Do you know how the professionals install these units? It’s a challenging process that can take anywhere from 8-14 hours to complete. Installing an AC Unit Before the installation process begins, an evaluation is conducted. The current system will be assessed, and a load calculation will be determined to ensure the new system can handle the home’s cooling needs. You should always receive a written quote before the project commences. Next, it’s time to remove the old unit. There may need to be some ductwork modifications to ensure that the new system works efficiently. Installing the system requires work to be done both on the inside and outside of your home. The inside air handler/evaporator and the outside compressor/condensing unit work together to make your home comfortable. The refrigerant supply lines and condensate drain lines are put into place. It’s also necessary to check and inspect the wiring and circuit breakers to ensure they can meet the needs of the...

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All About SEER Ratings

July 17, 2019

If you are shopping for cooling systems, you probably come across the term “SEER.” This is an acronym that stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” How The Ratio is Determined The ratio is calculated for a unit by taking one season’s typical cooling output and dividing it by the season’s total energy input. It shows the efficiency of the unit. Just like when you consider miles per gallon in your vehicle, a higher rating is better. A Range of SEERs? The government has set a minimum of a SEER of 13 for all air conditioners currently being sold. Ratings could go up to 21 or 22. Ratings of 16 or 18 would be fairly efficient, with anything above 20 being ideal for those who are very energy-conscious. Most older air conditioning systems have SEERs below 10; that’s perfectly acceptable in many cases. It doesn’t mean that anyone with an old unit needs to run out and buy a new one immediately. It just shows how standards have improved and how advancements have allowed for greater efficiency. Units with higher SEER ratings usually have a variable-speed blower and either a two-stage or variable-speed compressor. These components allow them to work at...

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