Great news. The wait is over.

Brian Nagle April 4th, 2018 2:45PM


When I first began consulting on HVAC systems in 1996, R22 was the refrigerant manufacturers were using. That's 22 years ago. There are still over 25% of those systems in peoples residences. As of December 31st, 2019 there will be no R22 refrigerant manufactured for sale in the United States. Full transparency, there will be synthetic substitute versions, with different levels of effectiveness. Most central air systems of that era were 8 and 10 SEER single stage systems. Fast forward to 2018, where the single stage system is now entry level, and the variable speed technology is quickly gaining market share at an increasing rate. For the consultant and the home owner, these variable speed systems make both economic and ecological sense. If you can control your indoor environment to within a single degree all season long, that makes sense. No one can argue that reducing electric usage saves both the environment and money, which makes sense. If you have solar in your home or business, these variable speed systems are the most solar compatible systems, drawing as little as 1 amp on start up. so this makes sense. Putting pencil to paper, the difference in installation costs between a variable speed system and a single stage system will be made up in less than 3 seasons with the decreased utility costs. The better variable speed systems provide heating capability down to single digits, so you have a dual fuel residence or business. The seasoned consultant can intelligently discuss the benefits of this great new technology. Lastly, in just the past few years, this technology is available in both ducted and ductless systems. If your net cost is zero, the only question is why haven't you made the change. If you want to know more, email Brian Nagle at brian@truemech.com.

Top 5 Reasons To Update your Homes Heating and Cooling System This Month

Brian Nagle April 2, 2018 10:47 AM 

Top 5 Reasons  

With new technology, now is the time to take advantage. As demand continues to ramp up for new technology, its logical to see price increases matching that demand curve. There are many advantages to upgrading to a high efficiency system, central or Ductless. If you already have a central forced hot air or boiler system, lets use this to determine if it’s time to replace it. A few questions can help determine the answer if you should repair or replace.

 

1)    What is the system’s age? Systems generally last 15-20 years before the frequency of repairs justify the systems replacement. If your equipment is over even 10 years old, rapid advancements in technology means retirement of your equipment is looming. The prudent customer knows, the best time to replace your HVAC system is not when it fails suddenly either in the middle of winter or on the hottest weekend of the year, but when you have options about its replacement. 

 

2)    The next question; are you spending more to heat and cool your home or business?

As your system ages, it starts the downward spiral of more repairs and decreased efficiency. Does it run more frequently to maintain the temperature, and is it using more fuel or electric to provide the same comfort?  This is a sure sign a high efficiency alternative is wise to look at now.

3) Does your equipment make unusual noises?

If your heating system is making noises you haven’t heard before, it may be time to replace. Newer high efficiency systems tend to be much quieter than previous generations.

 4) How is your homes indoor air quality?

If you’re starting to have humidity problems, household dust and airborne particles, these are a warning sign. If you have a forced hot air furnace a cracked heat exchanger is nothing to take lightly. Cracks in heat exchangers can lead directly to CO Carbon Monoxide poisoning. Do not take these issues for granted. Call your trusted HVAC professional.  

  5) Rebates. Utilities and manufacturers are both looking for customers who want to go green. The newer systems are so much more efficient, utilities and manufacturers want to incentivize homeowners to bring their systems up to today's they come close 

By themselves, the answers to each of these questions may not tell you whether it’s time to replace your heating system or not, but when considered as a whole they can give you a sense of when your heating system is ready for replacement. 

Call us for a free estimate today. 

Our management team at True Mechanical has well over 100 years’ experience in all phases of heating and cooling. 

We offer affordable service,calls and service contracts. We offer no charge quotes on system replacements. True Mechanical is 40 years in business and with over 100,000 installations on Long Island. Visit our website at www.truemech.com. 631-563-1298.

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About the Author. Brian Nagle started in the HVAC industry in 1996 on Long Island and has been with True Mechanical since 2011. Additionally, he has over 20 years experience in finance and aviation management. 

Brian can be contacted at the office number above or by email at brian@truemech.com.

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