Energy Savings,
Long Term Saving for Long Term Value
The total cost of heating and cooling the average U.S. home has reached approximately $2,000-and experts anticipate that price to rise based on year-to-year trends.
Beat the rise in costs with an energy-efficient Champion® air conditioning or heating system. When you’ve got an energy-efficient air conditioning or heating system, you don’t have to be part of that statistic. It’s simple: The higher the efficiency of your system, the more you’ll save on utility costs.
Several rating systems have been develop to help you make the most informed decisions about how to save energy.
Choose Quality Craftsmanship, Choose The Coolest
There is a lot to consider when deciding on who you want to install your new HVAC system.. Price is usually the driving factor. But we challenge buyers to consider quality first. Then you can see the value versus price. Our installs are done properly, and our quality is of the highest standards.
Things we do typically on every install:
- Rebuild closet flooring
- Replace Copper Line Sets
- Replace drain line with PVC
- Seal lineset chase
- Replace electrical connections
- Replace disconnect
- Install overflow drain protection
- Install shut off valve for drain serviceability
- Run Line voltage lines inside in metal conduit
- Install surge protectors
- Install filter base
- Provide a box of filters
- Replace all flue pipe
- Remove old condenser pad
- Install new pad leveled with top soil
- Weld while purging with nitrogen
- Pressure test and monitor microns under vacuum
- Balance system
- Perform system start up sheets
- Install locking refrigerant caps
- Register all warranties for you (usually a 10 year labor warranty is included on Champion systems)
- Install new thermostat (usually touch screen wifi type)
- Remove all old equipment and trash
Things the other cheaper guys do:
- Connect new equipment to old copper and drain lines
- Use old electrical connections
- Install overflow drain protection
- Install new condenser pad on old pad
- Install filter base
- Leave quickly
- Ignore the phone when there is an issue
Cheaper is never better.
The Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF)
HSPF measures a heat pump’s energy efficiency over one heating season combined with its SEER value over one cooling season. The HSPF formula is a little more complicated than SEER. The HSPF rating uses BTU to calculate useful heating output (including electric heat) divided by the total electric energy the heat pump consumed (in watt/hr) during the heating season.
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER)
SEER rating measures the efficiency of central air conditioners or heat pumps over a theoretical cooling season. This simple ratio is determined by the amount of cooling provided by the air conditioner (measured in BTUs) with the amount of energy the central system consumes (measured in watts/hr). So if you see a system that is rated at 22 SEER, that means it actually produces 22 BTUs of cooling per watt-hour.
Remember that a SEER number is theoretical. Your energy usage patterns, as well as proper equipment sizing and installation, are what determine actual efficiency.
The Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE)
AFUE measures average efficiency for furnaces, boilers and water heaters. This is a measurement for a theoretical heating season (not including electricity).
For SEER, HSPF and AFUE, higher numbers signify higher energy efficiency. These numbers are then used in the following two energy rating programs:
EnergyGuide label: Manufacturers of heating and cooling equipment are required to display the EnergyGuide label. This label estimates how much energy the equipment uses, compares energy use of similar products and gives approximate annual operating costs. Exact costs depend on usage, local utility rates and the type and source of your energy.
ENERGY STAR® certification: ENERGY STAR® is a voluntary energy awareness program developed by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Champion® high-efficiency systems are labeled with ENERGY STAR® to identify products that are at least 15 percent more efficient than standard products.
Increase Efficiency with the Right Size Equipment
Many homeowners make the mistake of installing equipment that is too big. Aside from wasting energy, an improperly sized heating and cooling system can create uneven temperatures, poor humidity control and maintenance problems over time. In fact, improper installation can reduce system efficiency by up to 30 percent.
Avoid this pitfall of improperly sized equipment with high-efficiency equipment, which could easily reduce your annual energy bill by hundreds of dollars. Products like programmable thermostats can save you even more with improved energy savings, home comfort and assurance that your equipment is operating at its most efficient.
Energy savings can start as soon as today. Talk to us, your local Elite Champion® Dealer about high-efficiency residential HVAC products.
We Install AC Units in Killeen, Copperas Cove and Kempner, TX
5 WAYS TO TELL IT’S TIME TO REPLACE YOUR AC UNIT
When the time comes around to replace your air conditioning unit, there are some obvious signs its days are numbered. Here are five ways to tell it’s time to upgrade your AC system to a new model.
- Your AC unit leaks
- Your AC unit is out of warranty and more than 10 years old
- Your AC unit makes strange noises
- Your AC unit needs constant repairs
- Your AC unit isn’t producing cold air
If your air conditioning unit has one or more of these issues, it is time to call the pros at The Coolest Air to install a new unit. You’ll love the new energy-efficient models on the market today.
Consider this, when using our easy monthly payment options, owning a higher efficiency system could actually pay for itself with the monthly energy savings!
Our experts at The Coolest Air have more than 10 years of experience installing AC units across Copperas Cove and Kempner, TX. We offer free estimates on system replacements and competitive prices for AC installations.
Call (254) 278-7800 to schedule an appointment with the pros at The Coolest Air for an in home visit and a free estimate.
