| Q: | Why/When should I replace my existing heating or air conditioning system? | | A: | You may wish to consider replacing your air conditioning or heating system if it is old (out of warranty), inefficient or in need of major repair. The average life-span of an a/c and heating system is 8 - 10 years. Our office staff is available to check warranty status, age of system, and offer technical support.
Today's systems are as much as 60% more efficient than those systems manufactured as little as ten years ago. In addition, if not properly maintained, wear and tear on a system can reduce the actual or realized efficiency of the system. If you are concerned about high utility bills or faced with an expensive repair, you may want to consider replacing your system rather than enduring another costly season or paying to replace an expensive component.
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| | | Q: | How do I select the right heating/cooling system? | | A: | First, make sure the unit is properly sized. 3Hcontracting, Inc. provide a load calculation for your home or business. Also ask us to provide an energy analysis to determine operating cost. Next, consider any comfort issues in the home or office. Some products can reduce air stratification and uneven temperatures from room to room. If you have allergies, an indoor unit with an ECM motor will allow you to circulate the air in your home continuously while filtering the air for about the same cost as operating a standard light bulb. Finally, know your budget parameters and the efficiency of the system being proposed. Does the system offer a payback? In other words, will the monthly savings over time offset the cost of the new unit or efficiency option being considered? back to top |
| | | Q: | What is involved in installing a new system? | | A: | Besides the new system, several other items may be required some of these items include: 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.
Besides the equipment, the most significant component is ductwork. The ductwork can be either metal or fiberglass ductwork. The ductwork needs to be properly sized to deliver the right amount of air to each room. The ductwork consists of supply and return ductwork. The supply duct is attached to the outlet of the furnace or air handler and delivers air to individual zones in your home. 3H Contracting will determine the size of the ductwork going into a space by the amount of air that needs to be delivered to the space.
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