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AC Facts

Most air conditioner failures could be prevented with proper maintenance. Did you know that the outdoor unit needs to be cleaned on a yearly basis?

 

If your central air conditioning unit is more than 12 years old, replacing it with an ENERGY STAR qualified model could cut your cooling costs by 30%.

 

Why would I want a higher SEER air conditioning unit? For every increase in SEER, you save approximately 7% on your cooling costs. Upgrading from a 10 SEER to a 16 SEER would save you about 42%.

 

An air conditioner with a two-stage compressor will run primarily on its cost-savings low speed on milder days when there is less cooling demand. This provides adequate cooling, but the compressor runs more quietly and for a longer period of time, which gives the system more of an opportunity to remove moisture from the air. The Copeland Scroll UltraTech compressor has been shown to improve your humidity control by 53%. The lower the humidity indoors, the higher you’re likely to set the thermostat, which results in energy savings.

 

Whenever you replace your outdoor condensing unit, you should have your indoor evaporator coil replaced. The indoor coil should be matched with the outdoor unit in order the achieve proper SEER rating. Another reason you should have a new evaporator coil installed is because of dirt build up that probably exists within the coil, reducing your air flow and rendering your equipment less efficient.

Air Conditioners

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All of Rheem/Ruud’s residential air conditioners come with the highly esteemed Copeland scroll compressor. This compressor is known for its quiet and efficient operation. The replacement of your air conditioner’s compressor can be your most costly of repairs, so you want to have the best available. This compressor is actually described as a part that wears in rather than wearing out, improving its operation as it ages.

 

Save Money: Install Units with R-410A Refrigerant

 

Schneider Heating & Cooling, Inc. desires to give its customers the most environmental and economical deal. That is why Schneider Heating & Cooling sells only units that use the R-410A refrigerant. 

As the cost for R-22 is so unpredictable, it would be in the interest of all to make the switch to the earth-friendly R-410A. For more information on the R-22 phase out timeline, please check out the EPA’s informative brochure.

 

All new air conditioning installations for your home come with the manufacturer’s 10-year parts warranty and JB & Associates’ Premium Protection Plan 10-year labor warranty.

 

Units that Use R-410A Refrigerant

 

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These units come with the earth-friendly R-410A refrigerant. While containing the same features as the models using the old R-22 refrigerant, their selling points are both environmental and financial. As the cost for R-22 may continue to rise, future service work done on your unit that would require replacing the refrigerant may end up costing you more.

Weather King AJL Series: 13 SEER This unit’s cube shape enables it to fit in virtually any location. The main difference in this unit and the Rheem/Ruud unit is this one features the new Benchmark Bristol reciprocating compressor. Sound tests have rated this compressor to be quieter than the Copeland scroll compressor that is featured in the Rheem/Ruud units.

Rheem/Ruud UANL-AZ Series:  13 SEER This unit is designed to protect the condenser coils from denting, the fan from damaging the motor, and the unit from corroding on the bottom from moisture. Service time is also decreased by ease of access. 

Rheem/Ruud UANL-JEZ Series: 13 SEER This unit has all the features of the unit above plus on-board diagnostics, fault recall (even after a power failure), and active protection for your compressor. When connected to a special thermostat, it can alert you to errors. Also, when matched with the right furnace, it can work to control your humidity, giving you added comfort and cost savings.

Rheem/Ruud UAPL-AZ Series:  14 SEER This unit has the same features as the first 13 SEER unit discussed above. 

Rheem/Ruud UAPL-JEZ Series: 14 SEER This unit has all the features of the second 13 SEER unit discussed above. 

Rheem/Ruud UARL-JEC Series:  16 SEER A two-stage model that features the Comfort Control2 System. This system communicates with a compatible HD thermostat to let you know there is an problem with your system. Error codes in the thermostat speed up the diagnostic process for the service technician. The two-stage compressor will take advantage of the staging options on your furnace to cool your home at either low or high speed. The low-speed energy saving feature reduces forceful, cold drafts and humidity, keeping your house at a cool even temperature. This is an air conditioner that will actually work harder to cool your house when you lower the temperature, by switching to the higher speed. 

Rheem/Ruud UASL-JEC Series:  18 SEER A two-stage model that features the Comfort Control2 System. See the note above to learn more about the benefits of the two-stage feature. 

 

Download and read through the literature and check out our FAQ page for more helpful information as you decide what might work best for you.

  

Don’t forget that the manufacturer’s parts warranty does not cover the labor associated with replacing the warrantied part. You will want to have the additional labor warranty we provide through JB & Associates.