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Air
Conditioning FAQs Q. How often should filters be cleaned or replaced? A. Typically, filters should be replaced or cleaned at least once a month depending on how many pets and people are in the building. Disposal filters should be replaced with filters of like type and size as the original filter, and are available from Kron & West. Just fill out the contact form or call us direct 727-345-0317or email us. Q. What do rating or SEER numbers mean? A. To help consumers make informed choices, the U.S. government requires an efficiency rating of all air conditioning and heating equipment. The rating is meant to reflect the percentage of energy used efficiently. A high rating indicates high efficiency. There are various names for the efficiency ratings of varying types of equipment. Air conditioning equipment is rated by the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, or SEER. Heat pump equipment is rated by the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, or HSPF. Gas furnaces are rated according to their Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, or AFUE. An easy way to understand SEER is to think in terms of miles per gallon. The higher the SEER number is, the more miles per gallon, or the more the efficient the system is, and the lower your electric bill will be. Q. Should a thermostat be set to “auto” or “on”? A. When the thermostat is set to
“auto,” the fan operates only when the temperature requires it. This
is the most used setting. However, there are advantages to using the
“on” setting. First of all, the air in the house is constantly
filtered through the unit’s air filter. Secondly, the constantly
circulating air results in an even temperature throughout the house.
This also helps allergies, dust removal, and will provide even
circulation throughout the house. Q. If an outdoor unit needs replacing, should the indoor unit be replaced, too? A. It is a good idea to replace the entire system when an air handler or condenser needs to be replaced. The efficiency rating is based on the entire system. To gain the maximum benefit of new, highly efficient technology, the entire system should be replaced together. This ensures the system is reliable and achieving its true efficiency rating. Q. How do you know what size system a house needs? A. There are many variables to be
considered before determining which system is best for you, such as size
of the house, climate at the location, the number and type of windows,
insulation of the house, number of people in the house, etc. Kron & West will consider all the factors in making a recommendation. We have
the ability to perform heat and cooling loads and energy calculations
for any home. Q. How often should I have my air
conditioning system serviced? Kron & West recommends you have your air conditioning system serviced at least twice per year. This tune up allows the system to operate at it’s peak efficiency year round, and can diagnose correct any problems before they can occur. |
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