Air Conditioning & Heating

Air Conditioning

• Air Conditioner Check

Maintaining your air conditioning unit saves energy and extends the life of your unit. Our technician can keep your system running efficiently with a professional maintenance check of all hose connections for leaks, and making sure the condensate tube is draining freely. In addition, replacing or cleaning the furnace filter and coils, inspect and clean blower wheel, check wiring and connections. Call today to schedule maintenance for Western PA.

 

• Buying Central Air Conditioning

Central air conditioners have become more the norm than the exception and can be important when trying to sell your home. In addition to cooling, they dehumidify and filter air of allergy producing dust and contaminants. Manufacturers produce air conditioners in a variety of sizes, typically measured in "tons" or "BTUs per hour."

Central air conditioners are more efficient than room air conditioners. In addition, they are out of the way, quiet, and convenient to operate. With air conditioners, bigger is not necessarily better. For one thing, the larger the capacity, the more a unit will cost; output is directly related to cost. Also, it's critically important to pick a size that is appropriate for the house.

Today's best air conditioners use 30%–50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid 1970s. Even if your air conditioner is only 10 years old, you may save 20%–40% of your cooling energy costs by replacing it with a newer, more efficient model.

Heating / Furnace Repair

• Furnace Check

An annual checkup by our service technician is a good idea - especially if you have a natural gas system. The technician will check the flues and temperature settings, examine the heat exchanger for cracks, and check the safety mechanisms. Maintaining your furnace in tip top shape saves you fuel and energy – and it’s the best prevention against deadly carbon monoxide. Call today to schedule maintenance for Western PA.

 

• Replacing Furnace Filters

Failing to check the filter regularly can be costly. Dust and dirt can work their way into the blower and coil assemblies, reducing the furnace's operating efficiency and eventually damaging the motor. In fact, more than half of service calls are caused by simple dust and dirt clogging up vital motor parts! Most dealers recommend changing disposable filters once a month, or cleaning reusable filters every other month. Upgrade to a professional-grade furnace filter (read more)

 

• Furnace Maintenance

Regardless the type of system you have, don't wait until it breaks down to call for service. A clean, well-adjusted heating system will save you money on fuel and prolong furnace life. Annual servicing is cheap, especially when compared with the price of a new furnace. Call today to schedule maintenance for Western PA.

 

• Buying A New Furnace

An oversized furnace costs substantially more to operate than a correctly sized furnace. This is because oversized furnaces typically cycle on and off more often than correctly sized furnaces, and cycling on and off is more expensive than running at steady state.

The only way to know if your furnace is correctly sized is to do a load calculation. A load calculation takes into account the size of your house, the insulation value of your windows, the amount of insulation in your walls and roof, and a host of other criteria to determine the appropriate furnace capacity. Contact Sembower-Mikesell to help you select the furnace that suits you and your house.