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Answers to Your Most Common Questions

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FAQs

Whats size unit do I need?

Choosing the right size of a unit is key to maintain a comfortable indoor environment, but it depends on multiple factors like size of your home, insulation used in your home, number of people in your home, etc; a unit too small would work more often causing more wear, but also a unit too big can blast you home with cool air instead of cooling it down gradually.

Whats the avarage life on a HVAC unit?

That's going depend of 2 factors, 1st would be the proper installation of the unit with a reputable company, and secondly would be the maintenance provided, small problems can trigger bigger problems if they are not found on time, so service your unit 2 a year its vital

What is HVAC?

Stands for heating, ventilation and air conditioning

What is a heat pump? 

A system that can heat and cool your home using electricity for both instead of gas for the heater

how often should I we our unit serviced?

Twice a year service, 1 visit for the heater and another for the AC, preferably before the winter for the heater and during spring for the AC

What temperature should I set my thermostat so the electrical bill is not that high?

Thats going to depend on how old is your unit, but most people feel comfortable at 72 degrees.

How often should I replace my air filters?

1-3 months.