FAQs

The typical lifespan of a furnace can be anywhere from 15 to 30 years. If your furnace is more than 15 years old and you’ve started having problems, it may be time to consider replacement.

There are many issues that can prevent a heating system from working properly. The first thing to check is the filter. A dirty filter can cause a heating system to overheat and not work properly. Other common causes are blower motor issues, inducer motor issues, flame sensor and ignitor issues and heat exchanger issues.

Replacement should be strongly considered at this point. Rising energy costs are not the only reason for high bills. Older furnaces are less efficient and tend to lose their efficiency over time, especially if not properly maintained.

Mini-split systems are very flexible. They also heat and cool very efficiently using electricity. They are great for 4-season rooms, garages or homes that have no cooling yet. Because they heat each area they are installed in separately you can get the exact amount of heating and cooling where you want it without wasting energy conditioning unoccupied spaces. There are usually great rebates and tax incentives for these units.

A duct system may account for up to 30% of an AC system’s energy loss depending on various factors. Also, the ductless Mitsubishi systems we install are very efficient as is. Both of these factors mean huge savings with ductless AC systems. We do offer centralized AC systems that can match the high ratings of a ductless system but the duct system must be properly designed and installed.

The amount can vary greatly depending on the unit capacity, the number of zones and the application. A single-zone Mitsubishi mini-split will usually be $4,000-$6,000 for a standard installation. Mitsubishi is the best when it comes to mini-splits but there are other cheaper brands available. We are a Mitsubishi dealer and only install Mitsubishi. This does not include the cost of bringing electricity to the outdoor unit from the electrical panel.

A heat pump is basically an AC that can run in reverse. Instead of absorbing heat inside and moving it outside it absorbs heat outside and moves it inside via the refrigerant. Because it is “moving” heat rather than creating it, it is 3 to 6 times more efficient than traditional electric heaters and competitive with gas heat. A heat pump can be installed in place of an existing AC system or it can be ductless as well.

There are many incentives for heat pumps available now and our most popular heating and cooling systems take advantage of these while keeping a furnace for reliability on those extremely cold days. This is known as a dual-fuel system. Dual fuel also gives the homeowner the ability to prioritize gas or electricity when heating depending on the cost of gas vs electricity which as we know is uncertain.

Yes. To maintain optimum performance and efficiency. Also to help prevent costly repairs at inopportune moments. (4th of July Parties!) 

At an AC tune-up, we will:

• Check/replace this filter
• Inspect the motors and capacitors of indoor and outdoor equipment
• Inspect the condensate drain pan and drain line and clean as necessary
• Inspect the indoor and outdoor coils (light cleaning included but deep cleaning will be offered if necessary)
• Check all electrical components and provide a cost for replacement only if necessary
• Test refrigerant levels and system operation