F.A.Q's
F.A.Q's
Q - How long has your company been in business?
A - AAA Cooling Specialist has been in business since 1979 and has been under family owned management since 1985. All technicians are highly trained and have several years of on the job experience.
Q - Are you licensed, bonded and insured?
A - Yes, we are also an accredited member of the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating.
Q - Is it important to use a licensed contractor?
A - It's very important, We also recommend checking records with the Register of Contractors and the Better Business Bureau. If you don't use a licensed contractor it could cost you thousands of dollars.
Q - What kind of system is right for me?
A - The system that is right for you will depend on a number of factors: Your budget, your comfort expectations, physical factors such as what type of system currently exists in your home, the unique features of your home, and more. We can explore systems options and some of the key factors that affect your choice with you.
Q - Should I get a bigger air conditioner?
A - A properly sized air conditioner will perform better than one that is oversized. Blower size, duct work design & heat load are very important to properly size a system.
Q - How often should I have my equipment serviced?
A - Heating and air conditioning equipment should be serviced at least once a year. The best scenario is to have the heating system checked in the fall and the air conditioning checked in the spring. For further information click here
Q - How can I keep my unit as good as new?
A - Proper care and service will keep your system operating like new for many years. Lack of care may damage the unit and cause unnecessary expense.
Q - Is it cost-effective to buy high-efficiency air conditioning units?
A - Yes, if the unit serves a home or business that air conditions throughout the summer rather than on intermittent schedule. The additional cost of higher efficiency units can be justified from the energy savings.
Q - We have hot rooms in our house can you fix this?
A - Yes, hot rooms can be caused by several different problems. We can evaluate this for you.
Q - How does an evaporative cooler work?
A - Evaporative coolers circulate water across the pads or other media. Air is blown across the pads, evaporating the water lowering the temperature of the air going into your home which in turn lowers the temperature in your home.
Q - How much water do they use?
A - Coolers evaporate water to provide cooling. The water usage is dependent upon cooler size, operating speed, cooler design, comfort level desired & outdoor conditions.
Q - How much will an evaporative cooler cool my house?
A - Different coolers have different cooling capacities & efficiencies. There is a mathematical equation based on outside air temp, dew point & pad design that will give and exact answer.
Q - What do I need to know about servicing my cooler?
A - Evaporative coolers require routine service including but not limited to, Spring start - up and Fall shut down & winterized each fall to prevent freeze damage to the cooler, waterline & house plumbing.
Q - What is a B.T.U?
A - Air conditioner sizes (or capacities) are rated in BTUs per hour. The abbreviation BTU stands for British Thermal Unit. It measures the quality of heat required to raise the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at sea level. BTUs are the primary measurement used to match your cooling needs with an air conditioner.
Q - What is a ton?
A - A ton of cooling is 12,000 BTU. A two ton system will have a cooling capacity of a 24,000 BTU., a three ton 36,000 BTU Etc.
Q - What is a SEER?
A - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. This rating measures how well an air conditioner uses energy throughout the cooling season.
SEER is a rating system adopted by the Federal Government to establish efficiency standards for air conditioners and heat pumps.
The least efficient systems available for sale by the Federal mandate are currently 13 SEER.
The more efficient the system the less it will cost to run during the season.