No membership or credit card requiredHvacElectricianNo thanks, I'm not quite ready.Choosing an Air Conditioning System Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a big decision. It’s an important investment today. It will play a key role in your home energy expenses for years to come. And when the summer heat is at its worst, you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable cooling comfort possible. Here are a few things to consider. What do good central air units have in common? How can I be sure my Unit is the right size? Which air conditioners are energy efficient? Are some air conditioners built better than others? What should I look for in a contractor? The best ones are efficient, operating on minimal electricity to hold utility bills down. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year when properly maintained. Good systems are quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs. Back to the top Obviously, an air conditioner that’s too small won’t keep your home sufficiently cool.

But what many don’t realize is that an oversized system will cycle (turn on and off) more than necessary, wasting expensive energy and possibly putting undue strain on the compressor. A good contractor will determine the optimum size for your home by making a careful study of your cooling requirements. Window dimensions and exposure. Floor space, insulation and local climate. The direction your home faces. Even the amount of your home’s exterior shaded by trees. He’ll specify the cooling capacity of the system in either Btu/h (British thermal units of heat removed per hour) or refrigeration tons (one ton being equal to 12,000 Btu/h). Much like automobile manufacturers, today’s air conditioner manufacturers are required by law to evaluate and rate their equipment according to its energy efficiency. This rating is known in the industry as a SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the equipment. Most new homes with central air come equipped with a standard builder’s model.

However, when replacement becomes necessary, property owners can upgrade their air conditioning by specifying a more energy-efficient system. The Rheem Prestige Series™ High Efficiency model, for example, has a SEER of 18.00, among the highest available. It’s significantly higher than today’s standard models, many of which carry SEER’s of at least 13. High SEER models are generally more expensive, but can easily make up the difference by reducing your home energy bills over the long run.3 ton window ac unit The compressor is the heart of a condensing unit. loans for air conditioning unitsOn a hot day, it works long and hard. cost of hvac trainingRheem installs the highly advanced scroll compressor in every Rheem condensing unit we produce.

Scroll Compressors are recognized by the industry as the leader in reliability, efficiency and quiet operation. Other features to look for include louvered steel cabinets that protect the coils from damage and expensive repair bills. Also, with some condensing units, the fan can be another source of bothersome noise. Rheem units have a grill design that minimizes air restriction for quieter fan operation.Look for a contractor you see in your community. You want one who’s close by to provide you faster, more convenient service. He should offer a recognized name brand. And he should have a well-stocked inventory of replacement parts. You wouldn’t want to sit out a mid-summer heat wave waiting for a simple repair! One way to be sure you’ll get good service is to contact a neighborhood Rheem contractor. Your local Rheem contractor is knowledgeable, dependable, and as good as any you’ll find in the business. Give him a call or click here to find a contractor near you.

Back to the top 64 posts, read 636,923 times 285 posts, read 616,283 times Originally Posted by jerseyjersey Thanks so much for the info. would people replace HVAC before or after they break ? My colleagues told me sometimes furnace can last as long as 50 years! 2,376 posts, read 4,177,108 times Originally Posted by fzpanda I would say any time it's warm is a good time to get a system replaced. You can always get or borrow a window unit of two to get you by for a couple weeks while you have the system replaced. The same can't be said about the winter. Even if you can just heat one or two rooms, you have to worry about pipes freezing in the rest of the house. At least in the summer you don't have to worry about the rest of the house bursting into fires cause there's no A/C. 1,462 posts, read 3,353,450 times My recommendation is to get a PSEG worry-free contract for the AC and Furnace, so at least, that way, you're covered before you have to buy a new one.

6,304 posts, read 9,032,121 times We had to replace our original furnace when it was 40 years old. I believe in the old saying, "if it ain't broke". 2,481 posts, read 1,841,518 times If you can live without heat/AC for a bit, wait, if you can't, don't. A couple and their teenage kid(s) can deal. A couple with a baby or an older person with health problems might want to consider being more proactive. Just saw this, and while yes, some well-made furnaces and A/C systems can last a long time, if you live in a townhouse community built in the 1990s, it's likely that they didn't use top of the line, built to last systems. Of course, if you live in a very high-end development, it might be different. But the first home we owned was a KHov built townhome circa 1990-91, and by the time we moved out in 2010 (so, 19-20 year old systems), just about everyone in our section had replaced their HVAC. They don't build things like they used to, especially in those developments!