Heating and Air Conditioning Services Yardley, PA

What is the difference between A/C and heat pumps?

A/C and heat pumps are high efficiency, electric heating and cooling systems installed as primary or secondary systems. Most homes in America have conventional A/C equipment, which typically consists of an outdoor condensing unit with one or more fans blowing air through an evaporator coil into the home.

Heat pumps also use identical coils to transfer heat from outside, but they are much more efficient because they can provide cooling in summer by moving heat out and heating in winter by moving heat in.

What are SEER ratings?

An acronym for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the air conditioner is at higher temperatures which tend to be more common in summer months.

How do I know if my system is running correctly?

If your central A/C unit operates for shorter periods of time and does not cool as well as it did when new, then it may need service. Another indicator that a service call is necessary would be a large disparity between supply and return air temperatures.

What should I look for when buying an HVAC system?

A good place to start is by having your current equipment size (tons or Btu/H) written down to provide this information to sellers. Size is significant, so be honest with them. Also, ask how much it costs to run the unit and what size circuit breaker or fuse should be installed.

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