What Does “Tonnage” Mean for an Air Conditioner?

Monday, July 10th, 2017

outdoor-condenser-units-ACThe world of HVAC has a set of terms that often sound bizarre to people who aren’t professionally trained. This is true of any technical field, and part of our job is breaking down details of air conditioning, heating, and ventilation in ways that make sense to laypeople. We want to maintain good communications with our customers and keep them informed every step of the way.

One bit of HVAC lingo that people find hard to understand is tonnage. This is a vital part of new air conditioning installation and replacement. Although you can always trust to our experts to do the best job of air conditioning installation so you end up with the ideal new AC, we’d like to share a bit about what tonnage means and how it fits into the installation process.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on What Does “Tonnage” Mean for an Air Conditioner?

We Recommend Wi-Fi Thermostats—But Here’s Something You Need to Know

Monday, June 12th, 2017

remote-home-controlsIn a post we wrote at the beginning of the year, we talked about why we recommend having a Wi-Fi thermostat installed for your home’s comfort controls. Here’s a quick rundown:

  • Wi-Fi thermostats help you save energy by allowing you to control the your home’s climate remotely from anywhere you have Internet or satellite access with a smart phone, laptop computer, desktop computer, or tablet.
  • The smart capabilities of Wi-Fi thermostats improve upon your own settings to find new ways to save energy. You don’t have to do the work—the thermostat will take care of it.

When you’re planning to have a new HVAC system installed, there’s no reason not to have a Wi-Fi thermostat included as part of the installation. You want to receive the best performance from any new comfort system, and including the best type of thermostat will help see you get that best performance.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on We Recommend Wi-Fi Thermostats—But Here’s Something You Need to Know

Air Conditioner Efficiencies: A Short Guide

Monday, April 3rd, 2017

money-saving-homeTwo weeks ago, we took a look at making plans to have a new air conditioning system installed in your home. Spring is a great time to have this done, and when you contact our technicians regarding it, you’ll soon be on your way to enjoying an excellent new AC in your home.

In today’s post, we’re going to look at specific piece of information about new air conditioning systems that’s essential for ensuring you end up with the ideal new unit: efficiency. This is a complex topic and requires the know-how of professionals. But a bit of knowledge is always helpful for consumers, so here is a simple explanation of the efficiency ratings for modern air conditioners.

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on Air Conditioner Efficiencies: A Short Guide

Planning for a New Air Conditioning Installation This Spring

Monday, March 20th, 2017

air-conditioning-grillSpring is the best time of year to make major plans for your home cooling system. If your current air conditioner is too old or has shown signs that it’s likely to fail during the coming summer, it’s a smart idea to have the replacement done ahead of time, during the moderate warmth of spring, rather than wait for the summer when you can’t afford to go for long without a working AC. It’s always better to replace an air conditioning system before it breaks down and forces you to replace it.

We handle many air conditioning replacements in Shreveport, LA. We’d like to share some of our knowledge about putting in a new air conditioner to make the process easier for you. If you have further questions, don’t hesitate to contact one of our air conditioning professionals. We’re always glad to help.

Continue Reading

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on Planning for a New Air Conditioning Installation This Spring

Is It Too Early to Think about Air Conditioning Maintenance?

Monday, March 6th, 2017

sun-and-snowflake-badgeIt’s March, and March means the start of spring… although not until later in the month. But we are already experiencing hotter weather here in the Shreveport area. The temperatures can go through major shifts during March, a month that is proverbially known for its unpredictability. (Does it enter like a lion and leave like a lamb, or is it the other way around?) You may still need your heating system in the coming weeks, but if you’re wondering if it’s time to consider scheduling air conditioning maintenance, the answer is a big “yes.”

Continue Reading

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on Is It Too Early to Think about Air Conditioning Maintenance?

An End-of-Season Air Conditioning Evaluation

Monday, September 12th, 2016

The official start of fall is a bit more than a week away—the 22nd, to be exact. The summer weather hasn’t gone away yet, however, with temperatures still sometimes hitting the 90s. But it won’t be long before the cooler weather arrives and your air conditioning system will take more and more breaks, and then eventually go into its winter hibernation period. It’s a good time to evaluate your air conditioners performance over the last season and make some choices about it going forward.

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on An End-of-Season Air Conditioning Evaluation

Should You Replace Your AC or Continue with Repairs?

Monday, May 2nd, 2016

Air conditioning maintenance is an essential part of taking care of your home cooling system. However, it won’t keep an AC running indefinitely. At some point, your system may encounter a malfunction that will take the repair work of professionals to correct. And eventually the system will reach a point where it’s more cost-effective to have it replaced rather than to keep repairing it.

That leads to a big question: When is the right time to end repairs and go with a replacement instead?

Continue Reading

Tags: ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on Should You Replace Your AC or Continue with Repairs?

3 Reasons to Replace Your Air Conditioning System

Monday, June 15th, 2015

No air conditioning system will endure forever. If you make sure to schedule annual maintenance for your home’s AC and always have any repair issues taken care of promptly, you can expect a quality cooling system to last for 15 years, and sometimes more. But at some point you will need to schedule a replacement job with a professional. Here are 3 reasons that it may be time to make that call and have a new AC put in for your home:

Continue Reading

Tags: , ,
Posted in Air Conditioning | Comments Off on 3 Reasons to Replace Your Air Conditioning System