Heating and cooling costs the average homeowner about $1,000 a year — nearly half the home's total energy bill. If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old, replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model could cut your cooling costs by 30%. John's AC & Heat is ready to help you with a free analysis of your system and a free estimate when you're ready to buy.
What is HSPF?
What is EER? EER stands for "Energy Efficiency Ratio." Air conditioners with high EERs are good because they cost less to operate. Unfortunately, they're also more expensive, so you have to find a balance. Air conditioner EERs usually range from 8.2 to 10.5.
What is R-22?
What is R-410A?
What is ENERGY STAR? See our Energy $avings page.Why should I buy a new heating or air conditioning system? Efficiency and cost savings!
How can I find the system that’s right for me?Get the facts from an expert. John's AC & Heat has been installing and servicing systems since 1975, and we draw on our vast degree of heating and air conditioning knowledge and experience to help you decide on the system that best fits your specific needs.
How do I determine the size, or capacity, of my HVAC system?Schedule a John's AC & Heat visit.
What goes into installing a new system?It’s all about the ductwork.
What's the procedure for replacing my old system?Your John's AC & Heat technician will start with a detailed inspection.
How long will my new system last?Proper maintenance is key. Maintenance and service play a key role in the life-cycle of a heating or air conditioning system. If all recommended maintenance and service actions are taken, an air conditioner can last 12 to 15 years and a gas furnace 20 to 25 years. John's AC & Heat is here to help you with all your annual maintenance needs.
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Can I fix it myself or should I call you to service my system?HVAC systems are complicated networks of machinery that should be serviced by a certified professional. However, if your HVAC system seems to be malfunctioning, you can try a few basic steps, which may correct your problem, prior to calling a service professional. If you do not feel comfortable performing any of these tasks, however, do not hesitate to call John's AC & Heat.Disconnect and reconnect your indoor and outdoor switches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AFUE? AFUE is the abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio. AFUE is used to rate furnace efficiencies by dividing the ratio of heat output by heat input. This measurement describes how well fuel, gas or oil is consumed to produce heat by a furnace. As the AFUE rate increases, the efficiency of your furnace also increases, lowering your fuel costs. Furnaces manufactured in the United States are required to have at least an 80% AFUE.
What is HSPF?
HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, which is a rating of the efficiency level of the heating operation of a heat pump. The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the heating performance of a heat pump. New units in the United States have HSPF ratings from 7.0 to 9.4.
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What is EER? EER stands for "Energy Efficiency Ratio." Air conditioners with high EERs are good because they cost less to operate. Unfortunately, they're also more expensive, so you have to find a balance. Air conditioner EERs usually range from 8.2 to 10.5.
What is R-22?
R-22 is the common name for hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). R-22 has been used as a refrigerant by HVAC manufacturers for over 40 years, but studies in the past decade have shown that HCFCs contain chlorine, an ozone-depleting agent. For this reason, the United States Clean Air Act has set a target date for January 1, 2010, on which HVAC manufacturers must cease the production of products that use R-22.
What is R-410A?
R-410A is the common name for an emerging hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) that is being used as a refrigerant in the HVAC industry. R-410A is more environmentally friendly than R-22 and is being seen as the most likely replacement for R-22 by HVAC manufacturers. At the beginning of 2010, the use of alternate refrigerant will be required in HVAC manufacturing.
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What is ENERGY STAR? See our Energy $avings page.Why should I buy a new heating or air conditioning system? Efficiency and cost savings!
At John's AC & Heat, we realize that purchasing a heating or air conditioning system is no small matter. However, if your existing system is old, in need of repair or simply inefficient, purchasing a new unit offers long-term benefits. A new system can be as much as 60% more efficient than a system purchased just 10 years ago,
Rather than continuing to pay for ongoing maintenance and costly monthly bills, invest in a new system today that will save you money for years to come.
How can I find the system that’s right for me?Get the facts from an expert. John's AC & Heat has been installing and servicing systems since 1975, and we draw on our vast degree of heating and air conditioning knowledge and experience to help you decide on the system that best fits your specific needs.
There are many heating and air conditioning systems to choose from today.The size and age of your home, number of rooms, climate, local and regional utility costs, and utility incentive/rebate programs all affect the functionality and therefore, the selection of your system. We use the latest technology, consider all these factors, to help you to choose the best system for your home.
Consumers seeking to replace an existing system often choose a new unit with equal or higher efficiency ratings compared to their previous system. Replacing a unit that is 10 to 15 years old can reduce natural gas or electricity costs by 30 to 50%.
Contact us to help determine initial cost, warranty protection, service options, maintenance options, operating cost and proper installation.
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Call us today at (856) 933-9300 or Click for a Free Estimate.
How do I determine the size, or capacity, of my HVAC system?Schedule a John's AC & Heat visit.
Factors affecting the size of your new system include the climate in your region, humidity levels, the number of windows in your dwelling, total square footage of your home, the direction your home faces, the number of heat-producing appliances in your home, the type of insulation you have and the number of people that live in your residence. A John's AC & Heat technician can perform the proper calculations to determine the appropriate heating or cooling unit for your home and lifestyle.
What goes into installing a new system?It’s all about the ductwork.
Putting a new system in a home that has not had central air and heat before will require the installation of ductwork, insulation, refrigerant piping, electrical service, wiring, thermostat, condensate piping, flue piping, flue terminations, chimney liner, slabs, filter, driers, registers, grills, drain pans and evaporator coil. Beyond equipment, the most important component installed with a new system, however, is the ductwork.
Ductwork is composed of two parts, supply and return. Supply duct is attached to the outflow of the new system, delivering air to each zone in a home. The amount of air reaching each zone is determined by the size of supply ductwork connecting it to your system. Your dealer will help you determine the size of all the supply ductwork in your home.
The second part of the ductwork, the return duct, attaches to the inlet of the new system and draws air out of the spaces to be heated or cooled. Attached to the return duct is the filter. The filter should be placed as near to the furnace or air handler as possible. Ductwork can be either fiberglass or metal and must be properly sized in order to evenly distribute the proper amount of air to each room.
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What's the procedure for replacing my old system?Your John's AC & Heat technician will start with a detailed inspection.
This will include, as a minimum, the inspection of your home’s ductwork, insulation, refrigerant piping, electrical service, wiring, thermostat, condensate piping, flue piping, flue terminations, chimney liner, slabs, filter, driers, registers, grills, drain pans and evaporator coil.
How long will my new system last?Proper maintenance is key. Maintenance and service play a key role in the life-cycle of a heating or air conditioning system. If all recommended maintenance and service actions are taken, an air conditioner can last 12 to 15 years and a gas furnace 20 to 25 years. John's AC & Heat is here to help you with all your annual maintenance needs.
Call us today at (856) 933-9300 or Click for a Free Estimate.
Can I fix it myself or should I call you to service my system?HVAC systems are complicated networks of machinery that should be serviced by a certified professional. However, if your HVAC system seems to be malfunctioning, you can try a few basic steps, which may correct your problem, prior to calling a service professional. If you do not feel comfortable performing any of these tasks, however, do not hesitate to call John's AC & Heat.
Make sure your circuit breakers are in the ON position.
Make sure your filters are clean.
Open supply and return vents and make sure they are unobstructed.
Check the settings on your thermostat.
Make sure the system switch is on the appropriate COOL or HEAT setting.
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