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Q: Is a bigger furnace or air conditioner
better?
A: No it is not. Bigger is not always better in
the HVAC industry. A larger air conditioner uses
more electricity and costs more to purchase,
install and upkeep. A properly sized unit will
provide the most efficient energy use and most
comfort in your home. When buying a home comfort
system, selecting the right size is crucial. For
instance, an air conditioner that is too large
will cool your home quickly but you still may
not feel comfortable. It will satisfy the
thermostat before it can remove sufficient
moisture from the air. However, a system that is
too small just cannot get the job done. As Trane
Comfort Specialists, they can help you determine
the right size system for your home comfort
needs.
Q: How Often should I change my filters?
A: Check filters every two months and replace as
needed.
Q: I would like to upgrade to a new high
efficiency furnace or air conditioner. Is their
financing available?
A: Yes, each dealer typically offers financing
for all types of situations. Ask a dealer about
your specific needs.
Q: I like to keep my house very cool in the
summer would a new unit help with costs?
A: If you have a 15 year old unit it could be as
little as 6 SEER. Most people set their
thermostat around 78 degrees in the summer to
save costs and with a new Trane high efficiency
air conditioner you could save as much as $600
per summer on a typical 4 ton unit while having
your thermostat set a few degrees colder.
Q: What are the benefits of a programmable
thermostat?
A: A Programmable thermostat is programmed for
when you leave your house and then return home.
The thermostat turns of the furnace during the
hours you are not home so that energy is not
used to keep the house warm while you are at
work. The thermostat will then turn back on 30
minutes before you come home so your house is at
the perfect temperature when you are home. These
thermostats save up to 15% on your energy bills
during the winter and 10% in the summer.
Q: Why are furnaces and air conditioners so
noisy?
A: They are not noisy if you install new Trane
components in your system. Old units were not
built with the quality materials that are used
today. Trane also installs sound insulators on
the compressor as well as a weather guard top
that not only reduces noise but increases the
life of the unit by not letting debris get into
the system.
Q: When I am on vacation should I turn off my
furnace to save energy?
A: Common settings is 85 degrees in the summer
if you have air conditioning and 60 in the
winter if you will be gone for a couple of days.
These settings will keep most plants alive and
will keep pipes from freezing and bursting in
the winter.
Q: Do I run any risk by accepting the lowest
bid?
A: YES! If a bid comes in 5-10% lower than other
companies it is because they are using inferior
products, do not do a quality installation or
are leaving something out of their bid. Many
companies will not pay for permits or schedule
the inspector to come to your house. Trane
Comfort Specialists do all the work for you, you
just need to relax and enjoy the comfort and
energy efficiency of your new system.
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