New Installation:
If you don’t currently have A/C in your home there are several factors to consider. The first is of course comfort. While we don’t have super hot summers here in the White Mountains, we do have several months where the temperatures can rise to over 90 degrees. Also, air conditioning helps keep dust levels in your home down during those dry dusty months when the wind blows constantly and humidity down during monsoon season. Security is also an issue. If this is a summer home for you, you may want to consider being able to lock up your home and still filter the air while you’re gone. For whatever reason, air conditioning is no longer considered merely an unnecessary luxury, but a prime component to your overall comfort.
For Reference
High efficiency air conditioning systems can save money and energy throughout the life of the equipment and may qualify for a 30% tax credit up to $1,500 in 2009 & 2010.
There are two major factors to consider regarding replacement:
Comfort – Temperature, humidity, discomfort in some rooms, big temperature swings, and safety.
Economy – Warranty, utility, overpay, inflation, age of equipment, today’s repairs, future repairs, reliability, and operating hours.
How to know when it’s time to replace your Air Conditioner…
Zoning Systems
If you’re like most people you don’t spend all your time in every room of your house. Consequently you probably don’t need the same levels of heat & cool in every room at the same time. Zoning allows you to pick and choose which room(s) or areas need different levels of heating & cooling. By having multiple zones and controls for each one, you can lower your energy consumption, increase your comfort levels and truly make your home your castle.
