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What
are mini split air conditioners?
Like the central air conditioner units,
ductless mini split air conditioners have
two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser,
and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit,
which houses the power cable, refrigerant
tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate
drain, links the outdoor and indoor units
through a small hole (3 inches usually)
that is drilled in the wall of the building.
The main advantages of mini split air
conditioners are their small size and
flexibility for zoning or heating and
cooling individual rooms. The number depends
on how much heating or cooling is required
for the building or each zone (which is
also affected by how well the building
is insulated). Since each of the split
air conditioner zones/rooms will have
it's own thermostat, you only need to
condition that area when someone is present,
which saves energy and money. If you are
in a office building at a higher floor,
you can also install Outside Compressor
using our Wall Bracket.
BELOW
ARE FEW EXAMPLES OF FRIEDRICH AND LG BRAND,
BUT YOU CAN BUY ANY OF THE ABOVE BRANDS
WITH SIMILAR FEATURES AND SEVERAL DIFFERENT
OPTIONS:
Why
choose us ? SIMPLE WE HAVE
ALL THAT YOU NEED AND LOT MORE! 1. Many options to compare
- We have brands like Friedrich, LG, YMGI,
Carrier, Sanyo, Klimaire, Shinco, Haier,
etc. This means you have low to high end
prices from different brands with several
different options to choose from. 2. Good Warranty on all Air Conditioners
- Most of our Split air conditioners
have 5 years compressor and 3 years on
parts. 3. Quality - Quality
has always been our number one goal. We
do not sell cheap brands with poor quality
at cheap prices like some of other wholesalers
do. We instead sell quality products at
cheap prices instead by eliminating the
middle man/agent. Our brands are one of
the best in the industry and have excellent
feedbacks and ratings from customers.
You can compare the features with any
top brands and you will see them all here
on our website. 4. LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE -
We will not match but beat all the prices
that you have from other stores and if
we can't, we will give you a product FREE
(see details) as long as we are comparing
apples to apples. 5. We are listed with Better Business
Bureau. SO REST ASSURED THAT
YOU ARE BUYING FROM A RELIABLE COMPANY
AND NOT SCAMMERS ONLINE. We have been
selling air conditioners for decades.
6. GET FREE GIFTS WITH
ALL OF OUR AC'S (Check all details on
our website) . 7. Excellent after sales tech
support provided in case you
need help with installation. 8. Need suggestions before purchase?
Call us. With experienced staff
on hand we can help you make the right
decision that can not only effect your
heating and cooling but also can help
you save money on energy bills. 9. Fast shipping! We
usually will ship the product same or
next day. Our customers receive the packages
normally within 1-5 business days once
shipped. 10. New Versions! Advanced features!
Complete packages With or without install
kits! Find them all here...
Which
Brand is the best?
With
so many different brands out there it
does get confusing for the consumers.
We receive calls from confused consumers
every single day not knowing which brand
to buy. Simple way to figure that out
is by checking your requirement first,
then the features you would like in your
AC and based on all this you can finally
narrow it down to three brands. Then see
which one has best package deal, who has
the better warranty and ofcourse if two
brands provide similar packages and same
warranty then it comes to who has the
better price. PLEASE DO NOT go for AC
unit that is $50 cheap but has less features
or poor SEER rating. It is never worth
it. We have had customers who ended up
buying SEER 13 product when SEER 15 was
available with low ambient operation for
$50 cheaper. But they ended up spending
$175 later in winter to buy the back up
electric heater, as the standard SEER
13 would not produce heat when the outside
temperature went below 15 deg. In short
if you buy a high SEER AC unit, with inverter
technology, low ambience operation etc,
you pay more today, but it is your cheaper
option in the long run, as you save $60
approx. per month on electrical bills.
Plus they work lot more better than your
regular standard units with lot more advanced
features. If price is not a big concern,
we rate LG units as THE BEST in the industry.
If you need a quality brand with great
customer feedbacks and reviews but a bit
cheaper than LG, we would recommend YMGI
brand and Friedrich is our third best
rates brand for quality and pricing. As
per our customer feedbacks and reviews
our TOP 4 brands are :
1.
YMGI : This brand is
very popular mainly for quality products
and good tech support in place and their
prices are cheaper than most. Their product
quality is excellent with good feedback
from customers and their promotional prices
are unbeatable. Their single zones 9000
btu, 12000 btu and 18000 btu qualify for
federal tax credits (see details). Some
of their dual and tri zones can run on
different modes unlike other brands. For
example, if you buy a dual zone from this
brand, one indoor unit can run on a AC
mode and other can run on a heat mode
at the same time. Whereas with other brands
both the indoor units are supposed to
be either on AC or heat mode.
2.
LG: Again LG is a big
name brand. Excellent product. Comes with
ART COOL and MIRROR PANELS that you cannot
find in any other brand. LG products are
seen a lot in european countries. LG has
both standard and Inverter type units
with high SEER ratings. Their dual zones
and tri zone are only one of the few in
the industry that qualifies for federal
tax credits. They have quality single
zones that are standard, but they do have
INVERTER units as well with high SEER
product.
3.
Shinco: Shinco split
air conditioners are equipped with a state
of the art inverter compressor & heat
pump. Most 2010 models are also ENERGY
STAR certified therefore are eligible
for tax credits. Each unit also comes
with a installation kit. Shinco units
a perfect balance of power and efficiency
at an extreme low price!
4.
Friedrich: One of the
top brands in the Industry. Excellent
product. Great tech support offered to
our existing customers, no complaints
whatsoever with this brand. This brand
offers high SEER products with inverter
technology like YMGI does.
5.
Haier: Haier products
are very reliable. They have great cuistomer
support in place. Their prices are low
but they do not come iwth complete install
kits as YMGI. But you can always buy that
from your installer or Home Depot for
just $200.
What
size unit is good for my application?
How to choose the right AC?
Keep
a pen and paper next to you and write
down answers to below questions first.
Then move to step 2.
A.
First question is how many air handlers
(indoor units) would you need?
Answer to this comes from the number of
rooms you want to cool or heat. Remember
since this is ductless, you will need
ONE air handler per room. But if your
kitchen, dinning area and living room
are all connected and open to each other,
in that case you will need just ONE for
this entire area. But if your dinning
room has walls around it with only a door
size opening from the kitchen, in that
case you may want to put ONE in kitchen
and ONE in dinning room.
B. Are the rooms well insulated? If not
we will call it "Situation B"
C. How many windows you have in each room?
Are these energy efficient windows? (single
pane or double pane windows). If you have
2-3 windows in one room and they are single
pane windows that are not energy efficient,
we will call it a "Situation C"
D. Then you need to know the height of
your ceiling. Is it a regular ceiling
or more than 10 ft high? If it has a high
ceiling of 15 or 20 ft, we will call it
is "Situation D"
E. Do you have any heat generating source
in these rooms like sunlight, equipments,
computers/server or kitchen etc? If yes,
we will call it a "Situation E"
F.
Last but not the least you need to know
the sq ft of each room.
Once
you have the above info, it gets simple
then. Below table will help you decide
and give you a approx. estimation of what
you really need.
Please
consult your HVAC installer before
making your decision. Below info
can help you decide, but it cannot
be guaranteed accurate under different
circumstances.
BUY
9000 BTU Split AC?
BUY
12000 BTU Split AC?
BUY
18000 BTU Split AC?
BUY
24000 BTU Split AC?
If
your room is Upto 300 sq ft without
any bad situation B, C, D or E (Example:
The room is 275 sq ft, house is
well insluated, has double pane
windows, it is a bedroom with regular
ceiling. This means there is nothing
wrong with the room conditions)
YES
NO
NO
NO
If
your room is Upto 300 SQ FT with
either one of the above bad situations
B or C or D or E (Example: the house
is well insulated and has energy
efficient windows, but it is a sun
room with lot of windows and is
250 sq ft)
MAYBE
WILL WORK
YES
NO
NO
If
your room is Upto 300 SQ FT with
WORSE SITUATION (Example: the house
is not insulated and has old windows
that are not energy efficient)
NO
YES
MAYBE
(If it is a restaurant kitchen for
example)
NO
If
your room is between 300 - 500 sq
ft without any situation B, C, D
or E (Example: The room is 475 sq
ft, house is well insluated, has
double pane windows, it is a bedroom
with regular ceiling. This means
there is nothing wrong with the
room conditions)
NO
YES
NO
NO
If
your room is between 300 - 500 SQ
FT with either one of the above
situations B or C or D or E (Example:
the house is well insulated and
has energy efficient windows, but
it is a sun room with lot of windows
and is 450 sq ft)
NO
MAYBE
WILL WORK
THIS
IS BETTER OPTION
NO
If
your room is between 300 - 500 SQ
FT with WORSE SITUATION (Example:
the house is not insulated and has
old windows that are not energy
efficient)
NO
NO
YES
MAYBE
IF THE SITUATION WAS WORSE
If
your room is between 500 - 700 sq
ft without any situation B, C, D
or E (Example: The room is 675 sq
ft, house is well insluated, has
double pane windows, it is a bedroom
with regular ceiling. This means
there is nothing wrong with the
room conditions)
NO
NO
YES
NO
If
your room is between 500 - 700 SQ
FT with either one of the above
situations B or C or D or E (Example:
the house is well insulated and
has energy efficient windows, but
it is a sun room with lot of windows
and is 650 sq ft)
NO
NO
YES
MAYBE
If
your room is between 500 - 700 SQ
FT with WORSE SITUATION (Example:
the house is not insulated and has
old windows that are not energy
efficient)
NO
NO
MAYBE
WILL WORK
YES
TO BE ON SAFER SIDE
If
your room is between 700 - 1000
sq ft without any situation B, C,
D or E (Example: The room is 975
sq ft, house is well insluated,
has double pane windows, it is a
bedroom with regular ceiling. This
means there is nothing wrong with
the room conditions)
NO
NO
NO
YES
If
your room is between 700 - 1000
SQ FT with either one of the above
situations B or C or D or E (Example:
the house is well insulated and
has energy efficient windows, but
it is a sun room with lot of windows
and is 950 sq ft)
NO
NO
NO
YES
(MAYBE A 30,000 BTU NEEDED)
If
your room is between 700 - 1000
SQ FT with WORSE SITUATION (Example:
the house is not insulated and has
old windows that are not energy
efficient)
NO
NO
TWO
18000 BTU'S NEEDED A TOTAL OF 36000
BTUS
NO
For
room more than 1000 sq ft, example
it is a office space with 1500 sq
ft, you will need more than one
unit in that one big room for better
circulation. So you can buy a 2-3
sinagles zone units or dual zone,
trizone or a quadzone depending
upon how big the room is as per
above calculations.
Now
once you have decided how many units you
need, it is time to see what features
you want. Low Ambience Feature For example if you live in New
York where the temperature goes below
15 deg quiet a few times in a year and
if you need this AC unit to do the heating
job as well in the winter time, in that
case DO NOT buy the standard SEER 13 without
Low Ambience. You need the unit that has
Low Ambience operation as they can produce
heat in temperature as low as minus 4
deg or zero deg depending upon which unit
you end up buying. YMGI/LG/Friedrich/Haier
for example have units that produce heat
in temperature as low as zero deg.
HIGH
SEER AND INVERTER FEATURE
Units with high SEER and inverter techonlogy
save you a lot of money on electricity
bills. As much as $50 per month approx.
So if you have a high SEER unit with Inverter
which is $300 - $400 more than the standard
unit with SEER 13, you still will be better
off buying the expensive one, as after
6-8 months savings are all yours plus
such units are lot more advanced with
many other good features.
How
does Inverter work?
INVERTER
technology delivers precise cooling or
heating power as per your choice.
It works faster and saves energy while
ensuring uniform temperature.
In
Depth details:
The
inverter tag found on some air conditioners
signifies the ability of the unit to continuously
regulate its thermal power flow.
Traditional
reverse-cycle air-conditioners use a heat
pump that is either working at maximum
capability or switched off, as the compressor's
speed cannot be varied. In order to regulate
temperature a thermistor is used to measure
the ambient air temperature and switch
the compressor on when the ambient air
temperature is too far from the desired
temperature.
Air-conditioners
bearing the inverter tag use a variable-frequency
drive to control the speed of the motor
and thus the compressor. The variable-frequency
drive uses a rectifier to convert the
incoming AC current to DC and then uses
pulse-width modulation of the DC current
within an inverter to produce AC current
of a desired frequency. The AC current
is used to drive a brushless motor or
an induction motor. As the speed of a
brushless motor is synchronised to the
frequency of the AC current, it is thus
possible to build a compressor that can
be run at different speeds. Similarly,
the voltage and frequency can be varied
as needed to efficiently run an induction
motor at different speeds. A microcontroller
can then sample the current ambient air
temperature and adjust the speed of the
compressor appropriately.
Eliminating
stop-start cycles increases efficiency,
extends the life of components, and helps
eliminate sharp fluctuations in the load
the air-conditioner places on the power
supply.
The
inverter principle has been applied to
a wide range of household appliances including
microwave ovens, washing machines, and
so on.
If
you want Ductless split air conditioner
with install kit in your package deal Usually
brands like YMGI, Shicno, AirCon, Klimaire
will have a package deal with installation
kit included. But other brands will not
come with install kit at all. In such
cases we offer Copper Tubings, Service
valve adpater, Condensor pads etc as optional
products to buy. Your installer probably
will already have them in his truck. If
not you can buy them separately from us
when buying brands like LG, Sanyo, Friedrich
etc.
What
is the best package deal available in
the industry? We
have many good deals on our website. But
to keep it simple we strongly recommend
YMGI products as the best package deal
out there in the Industry as of today.
Here is the justification:
1.
Below YMGI products have HIGH SEER.
2. Inverter technology
3. Low Ambience Operation.
4. They come with complete install kits.
5. They come with 5 year on compressor
and 1 year on parts.
6. Usually these are $350 more than what
they are priced now. So yes, they are
at promotional offer now. If you compare
it to any other brand with similar features
and quality, this product is unbeatable.
7. They have thier own dehumidification
mode. Other brands will have dehumidification
only when your AC mode is on. But this
one has a dehumidification mode of its
own. Other features are Auto Restart,
Sleep mode, Auto Swing Mode etc.
Is
this something that I could install myself?
YES
and NO. Depends if you are good technically.
You may or may not be able to do it. Some
people do the handyman work on the indoor
and outdoor unit and pay a small amount
to an electrician to hard wire the outdoor
unit and pay HVAC professional to vaccuum
the lines before releasing the refrigerant.
Some people choose to do it all by themselves
with their past experience. Manufacturer
recommends to have it installed by an
HVAC professional. Any of your local professional
air conditioning company should be able
to install it easily for couple of hundred
dollars. It is worth spending this money
initially, this way you can have it installed
professionally and enjoy the benefits
of energy efficient mini split AC for
year's to come. You may loose your warranty
in some cases if you install this unit
yourself. Some brands specifically require
you to have an invoice from your HVAC
installer to provide warranty help. So
make sure to read warranty details before
making your purchase.
How
does it work?
For example the our mini splits use a
high quality compressor and environmentally
friendly green refrigerant to cool your
home, and an innovative heat pump technology
to keep your interiors warm in cold weather.
The near silent operation is made possible
by installing the compressor outside your
home or offi ce. The air handler (indoor
AC unit) in your dwelling is designed
for ideal
climate control, allowing you to cool
or heat or dehumidify your interiors.
You can conveniently adjust the fan speed,
air flow direction, and oscillating louvers
via remote control, or simply set the
24 hour timer for care free operation.
How
much do they cost to run?
These energy efficient units provide localized
cooling and heating for certain parts
of your home or office, rather than cooling
or heating other areas that are not occupied.
This localized climate control enables
you to reduce your energy bills. SEER
ratings we have is the best standard in
industry and mini split AC's are most
energy efficient AC's you can ever find.
Does mini split
air conditioner have air purification
capabilities? Air filters?
Yes. Most of them have Cold catalyst air
filter. BUT LG IS THE BEST IN AIR PURIFICATION
WITH IT'S PLASMA AIR PURIFICATION CAPABILITIES.
SEE VIDEO BELOW
How
noisy are the units? WHISPER
QUIET OPERATION is
one of the many reasons why they are very
popular. The indoor units are typically
no noisier than a standard domestic fan,
but as they do make some noise, consideration
should be given to their location.
Why
choose a mini split air conditioner? What
are the advantages of ductless split AC? => Whsiper
quiet operation. => Energy
efficient, save money on electric bills! => Lot
cheaper than central air conditioner. => Easy
installation procedure. => Long
term solution, good for new additions
or when replacing existing air conditioner.
A mini split air conditioner is a cost
effective choice to central air conditioning.
However, it is typically more expensive
than a wall or window air conditioner
and you need a professional to install
it. Since the compressor sits outside
the split air conditioner is very quiet
and efficient. Since mini splits have
no ducts, they avoid the energy losses
associated with the ductwork of central
forced air systems. Duct losses can account
for more than 30% of energy consumption
for space conditioning, especially if
the ducts are in an unconditioned space
such as an attic.
Mini split air conditioners are also sometimes
easier to install than other types of
air conditioning systems. For example,
the hook-up between the outdoor and indoor
units generally requires only a three
inch hole through a wall for the conduit.
Also, most manufacturers of this type
of system can provide a variety of lengths
of connecting conduits. So, if necessary,
you can locate the outdoor unit as far
away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator
depending upon which mini split AC you
buy. This makes it possible to cool rooms
on the front side of a building or house
with the compressor in a more advantageous
or inconspicuous place on the outside
of the building.In comparison to other
add-on systems, split air conditioners
offer more flexibility in interior design
options. The indoor air handlers can be
suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush
into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall.
Floor-standing models are also available
with LG. Most indoor units have profiles
of about seven inches deep and usually
come with sleek, high tech-looking jackets.
How
will ductless mini split air conditioner
look in my home or office? see below...
Mini Split AC is an amenity that has been
designed to blend harmoniously with your
home and offi ce interiors. These high
performance, high quality appliances are
offered in three beautiful designs. Unlike
window mounted air conditioners of yesterday,
the ductless mini split air conditioners
are mounted high up on walls, not in windows,
preserving your outdoor views for all
to enjoy. See examples below:-
What
is HSPF?
HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal
Performance Factor. This factor rates the
efficient operation of the heating portion
of the heat pump. As the HSPF increases, the
unit functions at a more efficient level.
New units in the United States have HSPF ratings
from 7.0 to 9.4.
Heating Seasonal Performance Factor-the total
heating output in B.T.U's during it's normal
usage period for heating divided by the total
electrical energy input in watt hours during
the same period
What is a Heat Pump
and How Does It Work?
A Heat Pump is an electrical device that takes
heat from one place and transfers it to another.
A heat pump transfers heat by circulating
environmentally friendly refrigerant through
a cycle of evaporation and condensation. A
compressor then pumps the refrigerant between
two heat exchange coils. In one coil the refrigerant
is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs
the heat from the surroundings. The refrigerant
is then compressed on the way to the other
coil where it condenses at high pressure.
Now the heat pump releases the heat it absorbed
earlier in the cycle. This process is reversible
for the summer months and the heat pump acts
as a cooling system.
Why
Purchase A Heat Pump?
A heat pump is the most energy efficient way
to heat and cool your home.
Heat pumps utilize the renewable heat sources
in our surroundings in order to produce heat.
The air, ground and water provide useful heat
that is warmed up by the heat pump and delivered
into the home. Sources such as the air, ground
and water provide more heat than realized
and the heat pump makes use of these sources
that are continuously heated by the sun.
WIth British Columbia's mild weather conditioins,
having a heat pump is the most logical, environmentally
friendly and efficient source of in-home heating
and cooling.
How Do You Measure
A Heat Pump's Efficiency?
Heat pumps provide both cooling and heating,
so the efficiency is measured in two different
ways. When the heat pump cools, a SEER rating
or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio measures
the efficiency. The SEER rating is similar
to gas mileage on a car. The higher the SEER
rating the more efficient it is. Most of today's
heat pumps have a SEER rating between 13.0
and 19.0 SEER. When the heat pump heats the
home, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor
or HSPF rates the efficiency. The HSPF rating
works the same way as the SEER rating does.
The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the
system is. Most new units today have a HSPF
rating between 7.7 to 9.0 HSPF.
How does an air conditioner
work?
An air conditioner seems as if it cools your
home's air, but it actually makes your home
less warm by removing heat from the indoor air
and transferring that heat to the outdoor air. Heat
is extracted from the home by passing indoor
air across a refrigerant coil in the indoor
unit. Refrigerant lines then carry the heat
to the outdoor unit, where it is released into
the outside air. The cooling cycle continues
until the indoor temperature reaches the thermostat
setting.
What does SEER mean?
Season Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a system
for rating the efficiency of air conditioning
equipment. SEER is calculated by dividing
the cooling capacity in BTU/H, of a continuously
operating air conditioner, by the electric
power input, or watts, of power consumed.
The higher the SEER, the less the unit should
cost to operate.
What is a heat pump
and how does it work?
A heat pump combines cooling and heating in
one unit. When cooling, the heat pumps operates
like an air conditioner, removing the heat
from indoors and transferring it outdoors.
In the winter the heat pump takes heat from
the outdoor air and transfers it inside your
home. Even at freezing temperatures, there
is heat in the outdoor air that can be used
to warm a home with a heat pump. To raise
the heat pump’s output on very cold
days, electric resistance heaters are installed
in the indoor section of the unit.
What
is R-410A?
R-410A is a hydro fluorocarbon (HFC), which
is an environmentally friendly refrigerant
that is considered by most to be the likely
replacement for R-22.
What
is Freon/R-22?
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), known as R-22
has been used as a refrigerant for more than
40 years by HVAC manufacturers. While
HCFC's are considered safe for the environment
they do contain chlorine which is classed as
an ozone-depleting chemical. The Clean Air Act
set a target date of January 1, 2010 after which
HVAC manufacturers can no longer build products
that use R-22. Manufacturers of refrigerants
will still be allowed to produce R-22 until
January 1, 2020 after which time only recovery
and recycling will provide R-22 for servicing
older installed systems.
Is The
Refrigerant Used In A Heat Pump Safe For The
Environment?
Both Carrier and Lennox heat pumps use
envronmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant.
This refrigerant does not deplete the ozone
layer and is seen as the logical replacement
for Freon R-22. Carrier beat the competition
by six years and introduced Puron refrigerant
or R-410A. Use of R-410A adds to the efficiency
and realiability of a heat pump.
Are
there any good reasons for replacing my existing
system if it is still functioning?
You should consider replacing your system
if it is old, and therefore less efficient
or if it will probably need major repairs
in the near future. New systems can be 60%
more efficient than systems built only 10
years ago. Normal wear and tear can reduce
the efficiency of your system. Another costly
season of utility bills or paying for an expensive
failed part can go a long way toward the cost
of a new system.
How
do I know what to buy?
Make sure the unit that you select is the
correct size for your needs. Systems that
are too large or too small can be inefficient.
We would be pleased to provide an energy analysis
to show you the true operating cost. If someone
in the family has allergies, an air filtration
system should be part of the installation.
What
does it mean to zone my house and why should
I zone my house?
A zoning system is designed for the many ways
you use your home. Maybe you're caught up
in family "thermostat wars"? Or perhaps you
have unoccupied areas that do not need conditioning?
A Lennox® zoning system allows you to
divide your home into separate areas, giving
you the comfort and control you've always
wanted. The main benefits of residential
zoning are: Comfort Zoning meets
the specific temperature and airflow requirements
of one area, without affecting other areas. Efficiency A
properly designed zoning system can save you
hundreds of dollars in energy costs each year. Control Zoning
divides the home into different areas and
comfort into different levels, giving you
more choices and control than ever before. Quiet
Performance When integrated with variable
speed and/or two-stage HVAC systems, zoning
allows your heating and cooling equipment
to deliver peak performance and efficiency
without continually operating at peak capacity.
Lower speeds mean lower sound levels.
What
else might be needed if I replace my old system?
Beside the installation of new equipment,
other items need to be inspected and possibly
replaced, such as, thermostat, ducts, refrigerant
piping, electrical service, wiring, condensate
piping, insulation, flue piping and terminations,
chimney liner, slabs, filter, registers, grills,
drain pans and evaporator coil.
Should
I change my indoor coil?
When replacing your air conditioner or heat
pump the answer is probably yes. If only the
outdoor portion is changed the efficiency of
the entire system could be lowered and consequently
your savings could be less.
How
long should my unit last?
With proper maintenance, industry averages suggest
that an air conditioner should last 12-15 years
(high humidity/salt air applications may be
less than that) and a gas furnace should last
as long as 20 or 25 years.
How often should I
change or clean my filters?
Dirty filters should be replaced to prevent
equipment from working harder, resulting in
energy waste and possibly causing damage to
your unit. Filters should generally be replaced
every month when the system is running. Filters
should be replaced with the same kind and
size as your original filter. If the filter
is not disposable, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning it.
Should
I cover my outdoor unit in the winter?
Covering the unit is not necessary. Air conditioners
are built to withstand a wide range of climate
changes. Rain even helps keep your unit clean.
Since heat pumps run all year long, they should
not be covered.
Should
I set my thermostat fan to the "ON" position
so the fan runs all the time? (not available
with all brands and models)?
There are advantages. One is full-time filtering
of the air in your home. Another is that you
can maintain a more even temperature throughout
your home.
What
causes indoor air pollution?
Many everyday household items contribute to
poor indoor air quality. Compounds found in
carpeting, furniture, upholstery and drapery
fabric consistently emit gas or fumes. Other
sources of pollutants can include, but are
not limited to, cleaning agents, paints and
personal care products. Also, newer homes
that are tightly sealed for energy efficiency
tend to limit air circulation, which can contribute
to a buildup of contaminants. Likewise, things
like weather stripping and storm doors keep
stale air in and fresh air out.
How
can I improve my indoor air quality?
There are five basic strategies for outsmarting
indoor air pollution: Identify the problem:
The first step toward better indoor air is
to identify the types of pollutants present
in the home. The best way to do this is to
schedule an in-home air-quality test. Reduce
concentrations of particles and bioaerosols
Routine cleaning and housekeeping helps reduce
indoor air pollutants, but these simple fixes
are not cure-alls. Some contaminants are so
small that they may escape through the vacuum
or never land on a surface. Lennox HEPA filtration
systems, electronic air cleaners, high-efficiency
air filters capture even the smallest of particles
and bioaerosols. Reduce or eliminate
chemical vapors and odors
Chemical vapors and odors can come from many
different sources inside and outside the home.
Once inside the home, these potentially toxic
pollutants circulate through the ductwork,
entering every room and living space. A Lennox
air purification system removes and destroys
50% of household chemical vapors and odors
within 24 hours. Ventilate Your Home
Today's modern homes are well-insulated and
sealed to conserve energy, which means airborne
pollutants have no way to escape. Lennox®
ventilation systems help remove particles
and bioaerosols by exchanging stale, recirculated
indoor air with fresh, filtered outside air.
Control
Temperature and Humidity
Improper humidity levels and high temperatures
can actually increase concentrations of particles
and bioaerosols. Lennox SignatureStat™
and thermostats regulate moisture levels and
temperatures to improve indoor air quality and
enhance comfort.