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5 Tips to Make Your AC Installation Easy

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If you’re trying to make sure that you’re comfortable this summer, then the first thing you need to pay attention to is your air conditioner. Your air conditioner is the system that’s going to do the heavy lifting when it comes to your cooling this season. If you’re at the point where you’ve realized that you need new air conditioning installation in Loveland, CO, then it’s time to talk to our professionals.

The best part about our team is that we’re comprehensive professionals. We’re here to help you throughout the entire process. We know how to help you choose the right new brand, help you choose between all your different options, and install the new unit as well.

Tips You Should Know

Here are a few things you should know about your air conditioning installation process and a few ways you can make it easier.

The Best Brands

If you’re on the hunt for a new air conditioner, it’s great to consider some of the best brands you can get for yourself.  While the specific things that you might need are going to differ from home to home, the best brands typically are the same. We work alongside brands like Mitsubishi. If you’d like our opinion on the best models, you can always call and consult with our professionals for the work you need. We’re here to help.

The Needs of Your Home

What are the specific needs of your home? Everyone home’s will be different. We want you to consider factors like the following:

  • The size of your home
  • The layout of your home
  • The materials used to build your home
  • The number of windows in your home
  • The level of insulation you have in your home

We’ll help you take note of all the needs of your home, consider it, and find the right air conditioner for you.

How to Improve

It’s important to identify your weak points before an upgrade. A new air conditioner can get you improved service, but it can’t solve all your problems. You need to make sure that you have proper insulation, that you have proper ductwork, and that your home is set up to circulate air properly.

Your Different Options

When it’s time to upgrade, most homeowners opt for an upgraded model of their current system. While this is something you can do, it’s not the only option that you have for your home. Even if you end up going with an updated model of your current system, we do suggest that you consider all your options. You can choose from a central air conditioner, HRV system, ERV system, ductless mini split, or even a heat pump.

A Great Team

The final touch is making sure that you have a great team by your side to perform the work. Having the right air conditioner is important, but you need a great team to make sure that it’s installed properly and it can perform for you as well.

Contact Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning today to schedule an appointment with our professionals. We’re a company you can trust because we’re big enough to serve but still small enough to care.

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How to Make Your AC Installation As Easy As Possible

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The hot summers that we get can be unbearable. Good quality air conditioning is not just a requirement but a necessity to stay comfortable indoors.

When it comes to buying an AC, however, many homeowners are often confused about how to calculate the size and power of their new system. You don’t need to be confused anymore. We present this guide to provide help when it comes time to get a new air conditioner installed in your home.

Assess Your Current Needs

There are several factors that you should consider for your air conditioning needs. The first and most important is the size of your home.

A bigger home with more surface area would require a powerful air conditioner. Generally, you need 20 BTU (British Thermal Units) per square foot to provide adequate cooling for your home. So if you need to cool an area that is 500 sq. ft. in size, you will need an AC with a 10,000 BTU rating.

Another key factor to consider is the amount of insulation in your home. More insulation means your home will maintain its temperature after cooling a home that isn’t well insulated won’t be able to stay cool as long. The level of insulation in your home can impact how hard your next system will have to run.

Lastly, you should also take into account the running costs of the AC. The energy cost is calculated as follows:

Your AC’s Kwh rating x Kwh unit cost in your area = Cost to operate the AC for 1 hour

To calculate how much it will cost to run your air conditioner throughout the summer, estimate the number of hours you will run the AC for and multiply by the average kWh (kilowatt-hour) unit cost.

Explore Your Options

You have several options when it comes to choosing an air conditioner. The four main types of air conditioning systems that are available in the market include the following:

  • Central Air Conditioner
  • Ductless Mini-Split
  • Heat Pumps

Each of these air conditioners is designed for a specific purpose and has different requirements.

Central air conditioners are large and connected through ductwork to spread cooling throughout your home.

Heat pump mini splits allow your air conditioner to save space by replacing the indoor unit with an air handler connected to your ductwork. It can also provide year-round comfort. The ductless mini split has a combination of an external compressor and condenser unit that is connected to multiple internal air handlers to provide cooling for specific rooms without ductwork.

Choose an Experienced Professional

The best way to make your AC installation experience easy is to use a professional service for the job. Trained professionals can complete the job quickly and without causing any damage to your property. They will ensure that the AC is installed correctly and performs well.

Professionals also come fully equipped with all the tools and equipment that they need for the job. Many AC manufacturers recommend using a professional for your AC installation, as using a non-certified person to install the AC could void your warranty.

We have an excellent track record for AC installation in Fort Collins, CO. Over the years, our services have been used by thousands of homeowners to do a thorough job.

Contact Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning for your AC installation services this season.

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Don’t Forget to Explore Your Air Conditioning Options

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It really does not matter if you are purchasing your first AC system for installation in a newly constructed home, or if the time has come to replace your old air conditioner. Before you buy that new system, you need to explore your air conditioning options thoroughly. There is no reason why you have to stick with what you’ve always used in the past—although there is also nothing wrong with doing so. We just want to make sure that you find the ideal system for your needs.

Homeowners throughout the area know that they can turn to us for all things air conditioning in Loveland, CO, and guidance in selecting a new system is no exception. So review this quick rundown of your options, explore our site for more details, and be sure to contact us with any questions that you may have. With our help, you’ll be cooling your home effectively, efficiently, and reliably in no time.

 

Split Central Air Conditioners

The most popular type of whole-house cooling system these days is still the split central air conditioner. It is not difficult to understand why. Split central air conditioners, when properly sized and installed, are powerful cooling systems that get the job done more effectively and efficiently than window units.

These systems evaporate refrigerant in the indoor coil, allowing them to remove heat from the air in the house. They then condense the refrigerant in the outdoor unit, releasing its heat, before repeating the process until desired temperatures are met. The cooled air is redistributed throughout the house via air ducts.

Heat Pumps

The heat pump is another split central system that uses air ducts to distribute cooled air throughout the house. In fact, in its cooling mode, the heat pump is pretty much the exact same as a central air conditioning system. So why does this get its own description? Because the heat pump can actually reverse its refrigerant cycle and, as a result, its entire mode of operation.

In the winter, a component called a reversing valve allows the refrigerant in the system to flow the opposite direction. The function of the coils is swapped. Now, refrigerant evaporates in the outdoor coil, and is condensed indoors. In between, the refrigerant is compressed to further boost its thermal energy. This allows you to transfer heat from the air outside into your home for exceptionally efficient heating.

Ductless Mini Splits

Ductless mini splits are also heat pumps. They are capable of both effective cooling and highly efficient heating thanks to the heat transfer process outlined above. So why do they get their own section? Because they refine the system further by eliminating air ducts from the equation entirely!

Individual wall-mounted blowers are responsible for air distribution, heating and cooling those areas in which they are installed. They are perfect for installation in homes without existing ductwork, and they further boost efficiency by eliminating the risk of energy loss via duct leaks.

Turn to Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning. Big enough to serve, small enough to care.

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3 Tips for a Successful AC Installation

3 Tips for a Successful AC Installation

Now that it is April, a lot of us are looking forward to the warmer weather that comes along with the summer season. It isn’t quite here yet, but you’ll be forgiven for letting your mind wander to it. After all, we did just make it through another long and cold stretch of winter. Even those of us who love the snow and winter weather the most are ready for a change of pace.

Since you are thinking about the onset of summer anyway, we figured that this is a great time to bring your attention back to your air conditioning system. You’ll be needing it soon enough. Are you thinking about scheduling an air conditioning installation in Loveland, CO this year? If so, then you want to do everything possible to ensure the installation of this system is a resounding success. Here are some tips for doing just that. Read on, and contact us with any questions you may have.

 

Work Out Your Budget Ahead of Time

For most homeowners, purchasing and installing a new whole-house cooling system represents a pretty major investment. You want to get the most for your money when investing in a new AC, but you also want to keep your expenses manageable. That is where developing a budget ahead of time really benefits you.

The more features it has and the higher its efficiency, the more expensive any air conditioning system is going to be. Now, you don’t want to go out and purchase the cheapest air conditioner that you can just because it’s cheap. By creating a budget to work within, though, you’re helping our team ensure that your money is going toward the right places for your particular goals and preferences.

Review All Available Options

Okay, so you’ve always used a central air conditioner in the past. That’s all well and good, but that doesn’t mean you necessarily have to continue using a traditional split central AC. There are a lot of different systems out there, and you may find one that better suits your needs.

We install air-source heat pumps as well, for instance. We also install ductless mini split systems, which are a great way to retrofit a whole-house system into an existing property that doesn’t already have ductwork installed. We also have the expertise necessary to help you navigate this terrain in order to guarantee your 100% satisfaction with the system that you wind up with.

Schedule Your Installation with Qualified Professionals

We hope that this goes without saying, but even some “professional” outfits do not do the most professional job when it comes to installing a whole-house cooling system. This is a common project, but that doesn’t mean it is simple or minor.

Working with us means that working with experienced and professional technicians backed by a company with a well-deserved reputation for excellence. We’ll size and design your system to fit perfectly in your home, and we’ll integrate it into your property properly every step of the way. Let us know when you are ready to take your cooling experience to the next level.

Schedule your AC installation with Fort Collins Heating & Air Conditioning. Big enough to serve, small enough to care.

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