We get a lot of heating and cooling questions. If your air conditioner, heat pump or furnace is older than ten years old, technological advances are such that the new ones are much more energy efficient. Call 770-882-2757 for 24/7 emergency air conditioning repair service.
Q: What is meant by zone heating and cooling, and how does it help?
Marietta Air Conditioning FAQS
A: Zone heating and cooling addition to your Marietta air conditioning system allows you to control temperatures in separate areas independently from temperatures in other areas. For example, a bedroom can be kept cooler than a living room or a bathroom. Temperature zones in your home can save you quite a lot on your heating and cooling bills.
Q: How do I know if geothermal air conditioning and heating is practical for the Marietta, GA area?
A: The only energy needed to operate a geothermal heating or cooling system is the electricity to operate the geothermal unit. By tapping directly into the earth’s natural heating and cooling, you use the earth’s natural heating and cooling system. The heating and cooling energy is renewable and free. If you own your home, either of two systems could work well for you, depending on your lot configuration: vertical or horizontal.
Q: Do preseason check-ups on my Marietta air conditioner and furnace really help?
A. Much like a tune-up on a car or truck, a preseason check-up on your Marietta air conditioning and heating equipment goes a long way to preventing major break downs and loss of temperature control in your home. Regular preventative maintenance—especially before high-use seasons–increases the efficiency of your equipment, reduces long-term wear and tear, lessens your energy bills, and definitely lengthens the life of the air conditioning and heating units. Preseason check-ups also help protect you and your family from dangerous gas leaks and improper venting.
Q: What is ENERGY STAR-qualified HVAC equipment?
A: The ENERGY STAR program is a joint program between the government, businesses, and manufactures to help clean up the environment and save our energy resources. ENERGY STAR-rated a/c and furnace equipment uses less energy to operate without losing efficiency. They reduce not only carbon emissions but also your energy bill.
Q: What does the SEER rating on air conditioners mean, and why is it important?
A: SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and is an easy-to-understand comparison of energy efficiency between one air conditioner to another. The SEER ratings of AC units help you chose the most energy efficient unit that otherwise meets your needs and can help reduce your energy bill.
Q: What does HSPF rating on heat pumps mean?
A: HSPF stands for Heating Seasonal Performance Factor and relates the opposite temperature function a SEER does for cooling. It rates how efficiently your Marietta heat pump heating unit heats your home. The higher the HSPF rating, the more efficient the unit is. The more efficient the unit is, the less money you spend heating your home with that unit.
Q: What does AFUE rating on furnaces mean?
A: AFUE stands for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency and is used with gas furnaces only. Like SEER and HSPF ratings, the higher the AFUE rating, the more efficient the Marietta furnace unit is. The more efficient it is, the less money you spend annually operating that gas furnace.
Q: What HVAC equipment is needed to improve indoor air quality?
A: Your first-line defense against poor indoor air quality is a high-quality air filter installed with your unit. These air filters sift out pollutants and allergens that degrade air quality in your Cobb County home or commercial structure. If you use a standard type of air filter, you should change it regularly. If you use electrostatic filters, they are considered permanent and do not need routine replacement.
Q: What is a heat pump?
A: Quite literally, a heat pump is a device that pumps heat. A heat pump works as both a heating unit and a cooling unit, eliminating the need for separately functioning units. When set to heating mode, a heat pump sends warmth from the ground into your home, but when set in reverse, it also directs warm air out of your home and into the ground.
Q: How do I qualify for federal energy savings tax credits and utility company rebates if I purchase a new Marietta heating and cooling system?
A: To qualify for tax benefits, purchase a qualifying unit. Because not all new heating and cooling equipment qualify, contact the utility company, your tax adviser, or the federal government to see if your new HVAC equipment qualifies.
Q: What is the cheapest thing I can do to reduce my heating and cooling bills?
A: You can reduce your Marietta heating and cooling bills by installing an inexpensive electronic, programmable thermostat. The timer function in this type of thermostat grants pre-scheduling of temperature settings for specific times. You can automatically set the temperature throughout your house at pre-determined times to meet your comfort needs. The thermostat activates your heating or cooling unit to adjust the temperature in the house according to your programmed instructions.
Have additional questions? Contact us at 770-882-2757, and we’ll be glad to help you.