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Question: How big of
a furnace or air conditioner do I need for my home? |
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Answer:
The only way to size a furnace or air conditioner
for your home is to do a heat load calculation. The capacity
needed is based upon how quickly your home gains or loses
heat, not by square footage alone. ACCA's Manual J is an
industry-approved method that Dial One Hour uses to insure
the proper system is selected for you. |
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Question:
Why is the upstairs of my house always hotter in summer and
cooler in the winter when I only have one unit? What should
I do? |
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Answer:
Heat rises, thus the reason it's hotter in the summer.
Assuming the system was sized and installed correctly, you
should consider installing a zone system if possible.
Sometimes the addition of return air ductwork will help
improve air movement and help make upper levels more
comfortable. |
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Question:
Should I get my ducts cleaned? |
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Answer:
Cleaning your ducts may be beneficial in
improving your indoor air quality. A premium whole-house
duct cleaning will help decrease the spread of contaminates
in your ductwork and home. New construction homes can
benefit from having the ductwork cleaned to remove drywall
dust, sawdust and other debris from the construction
process. |
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Question:
How will I know
it's time to replace my system? |
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Answer:
That’s easy!!!
When your system starts giving you problems, and those
problems are not cost effective to repair. Just a note...
newer equipment is more energy efficient and there may be a
case made for replacing your system before it breaks.
You can call and speak to a H & A Mechanical specialist who
will evaluate your system for efficiency, integrity and
safety. Then, if a new system is needed, we will present a
number of options that will fit your budget and your
lifestyle. |
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Question:
My furnace and air conditioner are both new. Do I really
need to have it cleaned? |
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Answer:
Yes!! Even though your system is new, it still needs to have
annual maintenance performed. This will help keep the
warranty in effect. Most all equipment manufactures state in
the terms of their warranty that annual maintenance must be
performed by a qualified technician. Keeping your system
maintained will give you assurance that it is operating at
peak efficiency and safety. |
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Question:
Why is the upstairs of my house always hotter in summer and
cooler in the winter when I only have one unit? What should
I do? |
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Answer:
Heat rises, thus the reason it's hotter in the summer.
Assuming the system was sized and installed correctly, you
should consider installing a zone system if possible.
Sometimes the addition of return air ductwork will help
improve air movement and help make upper levels more
comfortable. |
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