Carrollton Air Conditioning FAQS

a. What is geothermal air conditioning and heating?

A geothermal air conditioning and heating system is a renewable energy system that utilizes the earth’s natural heating

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and cooling properties. Very little electricity is needed, making this heating and cooling system cost effective. Carrollton is rapidly switching to air to air heat pumps and some are installing ground source heat pumps.

b. What is zone heating and cooling?

A home is divided into zones. Each zone has independent heating and cooling systems. This allow only the occupied areas of your Carrollton to he heated and cooled.

c. What does an Energy Star® rating on a Carrollton Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and Furnace mean?

An Energy Star® certified appliance is an appliance that meets or exceeds energy use requirements for appliances in its class. The higher the Energy Star® rating, the more energy efficient and the less the costly to operate it is.

d. What is an SEER rating of a Carrollton TX Air Conditioning System?

Air conditioner efficiency is rated by the seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER). A higher SEER rating means that the air conditioner is more energy efficient and more economical to run. Look for a SEER ration of at least 13, and the Frost Brothers Heating and air teams suggests a SEER of 16 to qualify for a Federal energy savings tax credit ans rebates from utility companies in Texas and sales tax savings. Call the Frost Brothers air conditioning experts for up o date details.

e. What does the HSPF rating on my Carrollton heat pump mean?

Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (“HSPF”) rates the heat pump’s efficiency. The higher the HSPF rating, the more efficient the unit is to operate.

f. What does the AFUE rating on my Carrollton furnace mean?

A gas furnace is rated by its Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (“AFUE”). A furnace with a higher AFUE is more efficient and less costly to operate. A furnace with a 97% AFUE rating means that 97% of the fuel supplied to the furnace is converted and used for heating while the remaining 3% is lost. Law requires that furnaces have a minimum AFUE rating of 78%. Energy efficient models have a rating of 97% AFUE.

g. Are preseason checkup for my air conditioner and furnace important?

Yes. Operating at optimal efficiency saves money. By consuming less electricity and natural gas, you will save more money than the cost of the maintenance.

h. How can I improve the air quality in my HVAC home?

You can improve the air quality of your Carrollton home by installing a higher rated filter on your HVAC unit and setting your thermostat to “on”. The higher the filter rating, the smaller particles and pollutants the filter will remove.

i. What is a heat pump?

It is a pump that collects heat from the air in your home and moves it outside in the summer. In the winter, it collects heat from the air outdoors and moves it into your home.

j. Do I qualify for federal energy savings tax credits and utility company rebates?

If you buy an energy-efficient appliance before December 31, 2009, you may qualify for federal tax credits of 30 percent of the cost, up to $1,500. Air conditioners and heat pumps must have a SEER of 15. Furnaces must have an AFUE of 95%. Water heaters must have an EF of .83. The tax credit for purchasing an active solar water heater is not capped at $1,500.

k. What is the least expensive thing I can do to reduce my Carrollton heating and cooling bills?

Energy usage may be reduced by having the Carrollton air conditioning team from Frost Brothers Heating and Air install a programmable thermostat. In the summertime, when no one is home, the temperature may be set higher so that the air conditioning unit is employed less. Likewise, in the wintertime, the thermostat can be set at a lower temperature so that when no one is home.