Month: August 2019

If your HVAC system is over a decade old, replacing it with a newer model will lower your home’s utility bills. Installing a new system in your Liberty City, Texas, home before your current equipment fails will also keep you from having to deal with an unexpected breakdown. When choosing a new HVAC system, you should think about size, durability, efficiency and available features.

Size

If it’s not the right size for your house, your HVAC system will have to work harder. Increased wear and tear will shorten its life and lead to inconvenient breakdowns. If your air conditioner is too big, it’ll change the temperature in your home so quickly that it won’t run long enough to remove pollutants such as dust, pollen and pet dander. It’ll also have trouble controlling the humidity in your house. Excess moisture can cause biological growth, pests, bad smells or water damage. You can replace a system that’s too large with a smaller, less costly model.

An undersized HVAC system will struggle to change your house’s temperature or keep your family comfortable, and it’ll operate almost constantly. You should have a professional use a Manual J load calculation to determine the best size for your unit. This formula considers the number of windows in your house, the type of insulation, the amount of shade, the number of floors, the climate and many other factors.

Durability

An HVAC system that breaks down often won’t keep you and your family comfortable. You could even have to replace it after just a few years. Make sure you get the most comfort possible for your money by choosing a durable model.

While most air conditioners and heat pumps last for 15 to 20 years, a geothermal system can run for 25 years or more. Since all of the components are underground, underwater or indoors, you’ll never need to worry about damage from bad weather. Water or refrigerant transfers heat by flowing through a network of pipes. They’re often made from polypropylene, the same substance in many gas lines. Geothermal heat pumps are more costly than conventional models, but their durability and easy maintenance make the investment worth it.

Efficiency

More efficient air conditioners and heat pumps are cost more. But you can get your funds back through energy savings over time. Choosing an efficient HVAC system also helps the environment by reducing emissions from your local power plant.

Heat pumps and air conditioners measure their efficiency with the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It’s the ratio of energy use to heat or air output for an entire season. Models with high SEER ratings could qualify for tax credits that’ll make them more affordable. A more efficient system can also increase the value of your home.

Available Features

Heat pumps and air conditioners are available with many different options. You can set a programmable thermostat to save energy by turning down your HVAC system when you leave or go to sleep, and then make your home more comfortable before you come back or wake up. You can control many programmable thermostats wirelessly from anywhere with your computer or smartphone. Some models can even give you maintenance reminders and monitor your humidity and indoor air quality.

A variable-speed fan will run at low speeds most of the time. As a result, it’ll dehumidify your home effectively and keep the temperature constant. It lasts longer and uses less energy than a fan with only one setting. The increased airflow also helps your system’s air filter work better.

Choose a ductless system to avoid maintaining ductwork or wasting power through leaks in ducts. If you pick a ductless HVAC system with more than one indoor air handler, you can use zoning to set different temperatures for each unit. This lets you avoid conditioning empty rooms and compensate easily for warm areas or drafts.

JD’s A/C is a Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer with decades of heating and air conditioning experience. We’re a family business, and we can help you choose and install the best HVAC system for your home. For outstanding service, call us at (903) 336-6041.

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More professionals are choosing occupations that allow them to work from home. You may be thinking about starting your own work-from-home business. But have you thought about the indoor environment of your White Oak, Texas, home? If poor indoor air quality is a problem, consider air purification. Find out how multi-space air filtration and enhanced HVAC system functioning are ways you can benefit from air purification.

Enhanced Air Filtration

Installing a portable air filter in your home is a great start to improving your indoor air quality. But its purification capabilities are somewhat limited. However, adding a whole-home air purifier to your home’s HVAC system permits multiple air filtration cycles per day. Since a whole-home air purifier cycles indoor air through its filters more frequently than a portable unit, you’ll benefit from breathing cleaner air throughout the day.

Multi-space Air Filtration

You may work from your home office eight hours a day. But you’re likely not sitting still in the same spot for that time. You may take a business call from your living room, review a proposal while eating lunch in your kitchen, or join a webinar in your sunroom.

With a whole-home air purifier, every room in your home can have fresh, clean air. When your indoor air quality is good, you’ll be able to reduce your exposure to indoor allergens and dust particles from each room throughout your workday.

Increased HVAC Efficiency

Since a whole-home air purifier removes dust, debris and other pollutants from the air, it can eliminate problems with clogged air vents and ductwork. While you’ll need to change the purifier’s filter frequently, your home’s HVAC system can benefit from having clean, purified air to work with. It’ll boost the system’s overall operational efficiency. As a result, you’ll help prevent more frequent repairs and extend its lifespan.

To learn more about air purification for your home, call JD’s A/C at (903) 759-7483. We’ll help you understand your options for improving your home’s indoor air quality.

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As a responsible Liberty City, Texas, homeowner, you take pride in maintaining the appearance of your home. You likely dedicate time to washing windows, vacuuming carpets, dusting and removing weeds from garden beds. Keeping up with HVAC maintenance is an essential home keeping task that you shouldn’t ignore. After all, a properly maintained HVAC system provides the comfort that your family deserves.

Fewer HVAC System Breakdowns

HVAC system breakdowns are stressful. When your air conditioner needs major repairs, your family could be left sweating in your home during a hot summer day. When you think about the cost of a repair, that itself could even make you start to sweat.

HVAC system maintenance helps prevent unexpected emergency repairs and breakdowns from occurring. When you schedule regular HVAC system tune-ups, our service technicians will be able to find and correct potential problems before they cause a major system breakdown.

Increased Energy Savings

An energy-efficient HVAC system is good for both your budget and the environment. However, keeping your energy consumption low requires some effort on your part. All HVAC systems need regular maintenance to work efficiently.

When you schedule a professional tune-up, your HVAC system will be able to operate in an energy-efficient manner. As a result, you’ll benefit from as little wasted energy as possible and enjoy savings on your home utility costs. You’ll also reduce your carbon footprint.

Longer HVAC System Lifespan

If you like thinking ahead, you understand the importance of preparing for the future. HVAC system maintenance provides benefits that last for a long time. While regular tune-ups can help prevent expensive system breakdowns, they’ll also give you the benefit of a longer operating lifespan for your HVAC system. Isn’t that the peace of mind you deserve?

If you haven’t scheduled your HVAC system maintenance tune-up this year, it’s not too late. Call JD’s A/C today at (903) 759-7483 to schedule an appointment.

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