Showing posts with label air conditioning arizona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label air conditioning arizona. Show all posts

Friday, June 14, 2013

Air Conditioners: Replace or Repair?



Summer is almost here, and our air conditioners are more important than ever to keep us cool and comfortable in our homes. However, if your air conditioner doesn’t seem to be in as good of working order as it should be, you might be finding yourself facing a dilemma regarding your unit: fix it or replace it. 

One of the easiest ways to determine if you should get a new air conditioning system is to determine how long you’ve had it. While today’s air conditioners are as efficient as they’ve ever been, they still need to be replaced about every 10-12 years. This time frame could vary depending on how often you use your air conditioner and how big or small your home is, but this tends to be the general lifespan of an AC unit. So, if it’s been about a decade, and your unit is having issues, this might be a tell-tale sign to upgrade.

Another obvious sign that you probably need to replace your air conditioner is if it breaks down… constantly. If you find that you’re calling a repairman more than once a season, odds are, the problems are going to keep coming. If your need for air conditioner repair gets really bad, air conditioner replacement can actually save you some money by eliminating the need for costly repairs.

If you’re having repeated problems with your air conditioner, stop and think about how much money you’ve spent to have it fixed each time. You may not realize it, but there’s a pretty good chance that buying a new unit altogether is actually less expensive than getting it fixed time and time again. 

A new system will require far fewer repairs and will run much more efficiently. In fact, replacing an aging and worn out air conditioner can actually have a number of benefits. New units are more energy efficient than old ones, which means you won’t be spending as much money on your electric bill each month. Brand-new air conditioners also improve the air quality of your home and produce less carbon emissions than old ones. 

Whether you decide you need a brand new air conditioning, want to repair the one you have, or even just have your unit inspected, Arctic Fox Air Conditioning and Heating can provide all the services you need. Call us at 623-533-5718 for information and to get started today.

Monday, April 22, 2013

Air Conditioning Installation

Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, AC, HVACInstalling a new air conditioning unit in your home can greatly reduce energy costs. New air conditioning models are designed for better energy efficiency.

In the Phoenix Metropolitan area, we require high-quality air conditioners to keep our homes comfortable during the extremely hot summer months. In order to keep our homes cooled, there are many different types of air conditioning systems designed to effectively work.

Roof Top Air Conditioning Units

Many homes in the Phoenix Metropolitan area have roof top air conditioning units. They are often called “packaged heat pumps” or “gas packs”. At Arctic Fox Air Conditioning and Heating, great care is taken with the installation of new roof top air conditioning unit. Our technicians ensure that a new unit will be a good fit for the house. It needs to have the correct rating in order to effectively cool the home.

During the installation, Arctic Fox Air Conditioning technicians follow a step-by-step procedure to provide a quality installation. Here are a few of the important steps that we take during the installation of roof top air conditioning units:
  • Construction of Custom Built Sheet Metal Air Duct Elbows to Fit Rooftop and Unit Exactly
  • Changing of the High Voltage Disconnect and Wiring on Roof
  • Installation on New Thermostat Wiring
  • Installation of Condensate Drain to Home's Drain
  • Installation of a New Digital Thermostat
  • Inspection of Duct Work in Attic Looking for Leaks

Split System Air Conditioning Units

Air Conditioner, Heat Pump, AC, HVACSplit system air conditioning units typically have the condenser part of the air conditioning unit outside of the house on the ground with the blower inside of the house. When Arctic Fox Air Conditioning and Heating installs a split system air conditioning unit, we follow a list of procedures designed to provide you with the highest quality installation possible. Here are some of those procedures:
  • Installation of a New Electrical Disconnect
  • Installation of New Copper Lines from the House to the New Unit
  • Ensure That the New Air Conditioning Unit Outside of the House is Level
  • Installation of a New Liquid Line Dryer and Suction Line Dryer
  • Installation of a New Secondary Drain Pan in the Attic
  • Installation of the New Air Handler or Furnace
  • Reconnection of the Drain Lines with Proper Slope for Adequate Drainage
  • Installation of New Plenum Boxes and if Needed, New Duct Work
  • Installation of New Gas Flexes and Flue Pipe on Furnaces
  • Installation of a New Digital Thermostat
At Arctic Fox Air Conditioning and Heating, we never cut corners on the installation of a new air conditioning unit. Our technicians use high-quality parts that are designed to last. We believe that it is better to have a low-quality unit installed properly than a top-of-the-line system installed poorly.