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• How often should I change or clean my filter?
• What setting should I set my thermostat on?
• When should I replace my Air Conditioner?
• What size system do I need for my home?
• What is the meaning of SEER?
• Heat Pump Vs. Straight Cool?
• How often should I service my unit?
• What does zoning mean?
• How close should I plant shrubs near my outdoor unit?
How Often Should I Change Or Clean My Filter?
Replace or clean your air handler filter regularly.
Every month if possible, particularly if you have pets
in your home. A clogged filter restricts airflow and
as a result your air conditioner will work longer to
maintain the temperature. Likewise, have your air
ducts cleaned every few years.
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What Setting Should I Set My Thermostat On?
Find a comfortable automatic setting for your
home thermostat and try to leave it there.
Turning your thermostat off when you leave
for work can be counter productive. You
will spend more energy trying to re-cool
your house than if you had not adjusted
your thermostat in the first place.
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When Should I Replace My Air Conditioner?
Air conditioners, like other machines, wear out over
time and become inefficient. This results in higher
electrical costs. If your system is more than 10 years
old, contact Armstrong Air & Heat.
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What Size System Do I Need For My Home?
Many things can determine the size capacity system your
home requires. For example: Living area of house, climate,
humidity, insulation, direction of home. Let Armstrong do
an energy analysis of your home and help you decide what
your energy needs are for your home.
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What Is The Meaning Of SEER?
SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). The amount
of cooling your unit, air conditioner or heat pump),
delivers per every electricity dollar spent. The
higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the system.
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Heat Pump Vs. Straight Cool?
A Heat Pump, a reverse cycle air conditioner, cools and
heats by moving heat in or out of your home. While a
Straight Cool is an air conditioner which uses different
sources for heating. It can work with natural gas, oil
, or an LP gas furnace.
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How Often Should I Service My Unit?
Your A/C unit should generally be service twice a year, around
Spring& Fall to assure it is working at its peak performance.
Call Armstrong for our Energy Savings Agreement Plan and our
21-point preventive maintenance inspections.
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What Does Zoning Mean?
A method of dividing a home into different areas and each area heating/air conditioning comfort is independently controlled.
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How Close Should I Plant Shrubs Near My Outdoor Unit?
Shrubs should not be closer than 18 inches to your outdoor unit. To operate efficiently the unit needs space to take in and blow out air.
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