Heating | Installation/Replacements | Q&A
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Heating and Cooling Q & A:
Q: How often do I need a tune-up?
A: To keep systems at their peak performance and to maintain any manufacturer's warranties that may exist; it is recommended that a tune-up be performed twice a year. Once for the cooling season and once for the heating season.
A: It certainly can! There are many potential problems that can be detected before they turn into greater problems when performing a tune-up. Many of these issues are easily corrected, but if they go unnoticed, may leave a big surprise in the mail in the form of your electric bill.
A: An ordinary fiberglass filter should be changed monthly. A good reminder could be to change your Filter when you get your electric bill. Higher grade pleated filters may be changed every 2-3 months depending on how often the system runs.
Q: What is carbon monoxide?
A: Carbon monoxide is a dangerous gas that is the result of incomplete combustion and is often present when a furnace or gas water heater is improperly operating or improperly vented. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless, tasteless gas which has been linked to many illnesses. To protect you and your family,
A: In calculating what size system you should have, a "whole house heat load calculation" must be done. Just going by how many square feet the home is does not tell you how well a home is insulated or how quickly your home gains heat in the summer and loses heat in the winter. Sterling Services offers this service free of charge to help you make the right long term decision in choosing a new system.
Q: How often does my system need to be recharged with Freon?
A: A refrigeration system is designed to be a totally enclosed "loop" in which the refrigerant is circulated over and over. Therefore, if refrigerant must be added, it likely has leaked out, resulting in extreme wear and tear, increased operating cost, as well as environmental concerns. Because of this, refrigerant leaks must be located and repaired when they are believed to exist.