Lewisville Heating and Air Facts You Need to Know

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Frost Brothers Heating and Air has served the residential and commercial clients of Lewisville TX for over a decade. Here is some information we published on our air conditioning website to better serve you:

Is the Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Furnace you have Too Old to Repair?

Lewisville Air Conditioning Repair by Frost Brothers

Our Lewisville air conditioning repair team can come in and perform routine maintenance on any air conditioner, heat pump, or furnace in your home or commercial property. However, we will also be able to explain whether or not it is cost-effective to repair an older builder’s grade unit. Sometimes, a heating and cooling will be too old to repair or the necessary repairs will cost almost as much more than a new unit would, especially when you add in the federal tax credits, utility company rebates and monthly utility bill savings. Why spend hundreds of dollars to keep a dying model working when you could have the latest technology?

What does Energy Star rating mean on HVAC equipment?

The “Energy Star” rating is established by the Federal Government in regards to energy efficient equipment. Any appliance with an Energy Star rating means that it meets or exceeds energy use requirements for appliances in its class. This is not only good for the environment, it leads to a lower operating cost for the air conditioning system, since it consumes much less electricity. An Energy Star rated device generally costs more, but it may offer energy savings of up to 75%, allowing the machine to pay for itself through reduced energy bills in a matter of years.

Furnace Filter

One often overlooked, but essential component of any heating system, is the furnace filter. The filter is usually positioned at the end of the cold air return, and filters returning air before it reaches the heat exchanger. The filter removes dust, lint and other potentially harmful particles from the returning air. Without a properly functioning furnace filter, these particles could build up on the heat exchanger; eventually seriously affect the efficiency of the entire system. Adequate airflow is essential, and a clogged or dirty filter can significantly reduce this flow. Filters should be inspected monthly and replaced on a regular schedule, usually once a month.

Heat Pumps and Furnaces

Heat pumps and gas furnaces are similar in terms of overall operating costs however air source heat pumps are somewhat limited geographically. They work best where winters are mild, that is why they are well suited for Lewisville, TX. The professionals from Frost Brothers, the heating and air experts, will provide you with all the facts you’ll need to decide if one of these technologically advanced heating and cooling units is right for you.

Preseason Heating and Air Conditioning Check-Up

Regular maintenance of your heating and cooling is a must. The coils in the air handler and condenser are subject to various contaminates, and should be cleaned every six months. To ensure that your unit is working its best, the drip pan should be disinfected, the temperature of expelled air measured, and the entire system checked before shifting from heating to cooling each year.