Fort Worth Air Conditioning and Heating Repair and Installation

Yes, we service the entire Fort Worth area.  Please visit our website www.normanaireservices.com for the latest specials.

What is a SEER rating?

Many times we get calls from people wondering what does SEER stand for and if the rating matters.  First,  SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio .  The SEER measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame.  In real people terms,  the greater the SEER rating is, the more efficient your unit becomes.  What this means for you is less energy used and more money saved.

One Great Tip On Keeping Cool

Spring has arrived and so has the mild temperatures.  One way to minimize a high electric bill is the use of ceiling fans.  To produce a comfortable breeze, blades should rotate in a "reverse" counter-clockwise motion.  Ceiling fans in themselves do not heat or cool a room, but the ceiling fan rotation allows improved air circulation, which can greatly improve the comfort of your living space.  You can also save in energy costs when the ceiling fan is on the correct setting to support your cooling or heating efforts.

Up to $1000 in Instant Rebates

That's right, with the installation of a Trane full system, you can receive up to $1000 in an instant rebate.   No forms to fill out, no extra qualifications, just choose one of the SEER Ratings below, and that amount comes off the total ticket price.

XL 20I/19I Seer System  $1000
XL16I  Seer System  $400
XL 15I  Seer System  $200
XR 15  Seer System  $150

Hurry--offer expires 6/14/2012  Contact us now at 972-230-8497 or http://normanaireservices.com/?id=contactus

When Is It Better To Just Replace The System?

Just like a car that's past its 'prime', sometimes it can be significantly LESS costly to simply replace the system than to suffer continuous repairs, high energy bills and constant heating and cooling failures. This is true even in short-term. A new system really can save you money. Here is an easy way to better understand when it's most beneficial to repair or replace your home comfort equipment.

If you multiply the cost of the repair today by the age of the equipment in years, and the result is more than $3,000, then you should carefully consider the decision to replace your equipment.

IMPORTANT: FURNACE SAFETY
The tires on a car wear from constant friction and rinding on pavement, and will eventually be in danger of failure with continued use. You regularly inspect your tires, and change them when they go bad.

Some older furnaces may be like a balding set of tires.

Your furnace's heat exchanger (the part that heats the air) wears from the inside out, due to expansion and contraction caused by heat from the burners. Over time, the resulting metal fatigue can be compared to bending a piece if metal over and over again until it breaks. Unlike balding tires on a car, you may have no way of noticing when your furnace's heat exchanger becomes a danger.

Furnaces should be tested each and every year for signs of wear and tear, leaks, metal fatigue and carbon monoxide. If a furnace is not regularly maintained by a professional technician, it can begin to operate inefficiently and even create dangerous carbon monoxide gas. If any of these signs of wear are found during the tune-up, you should consider replacing your system.

Why should I change my filter?

When is my filter too dirty?

What does a dirty filter do to my system and my electric bill?

To answer these questions above, one you first need to know what is the purpose of a filter.  The filter in a system filters the dirt out of the air flow.  That air flows through the coil and out the duct work into the house.  When a filter gets dirty, it restricts the air flow causing problems such as the freezing up of your system.  more importantly it an cause your system not to cool.  The dirtier your system is the more it runs which causes your electric bill to be high.  The key is to change your filter every month.  A great reminder is to change it everytime you get your electric bill.  

How do I know my filter is dirty?

If you can hold your filter up to the light and see light it is long overdue.  It can cause small problems like causing a compassitor to go bad to larger problems like causing a compressor to go out.  All these problems can be avoided by changing your filter everytime you get your electric bill.  If you just cannot keep your filter changed, get a preventative maintenance agreement which is where an air condition service technician comes to your house twice a year (once before the summer and once before the winter) and does a 50 point check to make sure that everything works properly.

Is your ac not working? Do you know of anyone who is having ac problems? Check out www.normanaireservices.com today for special limited time offers!