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HVAC Price Forecast: Increasing Trend for 2022

The price of HVAC is on the rise again, and forecasts show an upward trend into 2022. We have seen manufacturer prices increase in the past at most once per year. COVID-19 has had its effect on the industry, and there are price increases once every quarter. These stem from supply and transportation shortages. Many manufacturers have started to announce price increases for the coming year ranging from 3% to nearly 20%. The impact is felt more than ever. This trend is said to continue rising over the next few years. The pandemic has not only affected the industry but has also changed our lifestyles. Working remotely and spending more time at home, many people have chosen to invest in their home. HVAC is a smart investment for maintaining indoor air quality, comfortable temperatures, and energy efficiency. Whether installing a completely new system or upgrading old equipment, now may be the best time to consider investing in HVAC equipment while prices are low. Learn more about HVAC systems and stay up to date with the latest news. Follow our blog: https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/latest-news/.

HVAC Price Forecast: Increasing Trend for 2022

The price of HVAC is on the rise again, and forecasts show an upward trend into 2022. We have seen manufacturer prices increase in the past at most once per…
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Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is El Paso’s Largest Nest® Pro Contractor

For Nest Pro products and installation, we are the Experts! Being a Nest Pro means your purchase and installation is done by a professional contractor…certified by Nest! And, your job is warrantied for 5 years. This guarantee is not offered by retailers selling the same product. Expert HVAC and Refrigeration sells and installs all of the following Nest home automation products found here https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/nest-home-automation/

Looking for the Perfect Father’s Day Gift? Give the Gift of Safety & Comfort

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is El Paso’s Largest Nest® Pro Contractor
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4 Ways to Keep Your System Up and Running in the El Paso Heat

Summertime is full on in El Paso and that means the cooling system, whether it’s refrigerated air or evaporative cooler, is going to be tested to the maximum. So, let’s make sure your AC is running at its best! A regularly maintained cooling system helps homeowners benefit from long system life, lower utility bills, enhanced indoor air quality and decreases the likelihood you’ll have to call us out on the hottest day of the year to have your system repaired when it does decides to fail. These 4 easy tasks, if done regularly, will help you prevent costly repairs to your cooling system during the highest temperatures of the El Paso summer heat: Change Your Air Filter(s) Air filters catch all pollens, dust, bugs, viruses, pet dander and lint to properly clean and flow the air into your home. A clogged and dirty air filter not only supplies allergens and maximizes dust into your living spaces, it also makes your cooling system have to work harder. This costs you more in utility bills, but it also can compromise the operation of your refrigerated air conditioner. Need help remembering to change the air filter? Check out our home delivery service…the right filter, delivered at the right times! https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/ Get Your Annual Maintenance Checks: once for cooling season; once for heating season It’s not too late! A summertime preventive maintenance check is exactly that: PREVENTION! All working parts are tested and evaluated for continued operation. Basic cleaning of obstructions in and out of the condensing units are done. And, your filters are changed. We’ll test your thermostat to make sure it is operating properly. Which brings us to this point: Consider Changing Out the Thermostat While thermostats “work” at optimum efficiency for about 5-7 years, they do slowly fail. During this time, your system is being directed by a control that is not performing at its peak. This can cause your system to run overtime. The thermostat is the brains of the system, and it should be changed out to continue to provide the highest efficiency and energy savings as possible. We have some great options, like the Nest Learning Thermostat, that don’t cost much…and will actually pay themselves off in a short period. Convert to Refrigerated Air It’s been humid lately. And, it’s going to get even more humid here in El Paso for the coming monsoon season. If you are running a swamp cooler, you don’t need us to tell you how uncomfortable your home is when it is even the slightest bit humid. Humidity is terrible for comfort, but did you know that it also affects the contents of your home? Woods, like cabinetry, pianos, and doors can become warped through expansion and contraction caused by extra humidity. Upholstery and carpeting will pull in any extra moisture in your home caused by humidity and create odors and just make you feel wet. When you convert to refrigerated air, you’ll experience a level of comfort and cleanliness you never thought possible. Converting to refrigerated air also adds value to your home and keeps your utility bills in check. Money is saved when you convert. It is possibly the best investment you can make in your El Paso home today! Gain peace of mind this summer knowing that your cooling system is running the best it can. For repairs, maintenance and estimates on your refrigerated air system or swamp cooler, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732 or visit us at www.ai9.co  

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5 Reasons to Convert to Refrigerated Air

  1. It’s healthier. Evaporative coolers draw in moisture from the outdoors to operate properly and with that, unfortunately, comes mold and mildew growing in the air ducts. Indoor air is adversely affected by evaporative cooling.
  2. It’s cooler. Says one customer who recently converted, “I am so incredibly cool and comfortable for the first time in my own home.”
  3. It’s quieter. Swamp coolers run constantly in the hot months in El Paso and they run LOUD. New, high efficiency refrigerated air systems “step up” the amount of cooling and heating needed to meet the set temperature on the thermostat so that they only run when called for and not all of the time, thus reducing noise.
  4. It adds value to your home. Refrigerated air in an El Paso home is the best investment you can make! Your investment will always be returned. Selling your home soon? Convert and your home will sell faster!
  5. Systems last longer than evaporative coolers. Convert to refrigerated air and you’ll be running cool and comfortable for many years to come. New Amana systems comes with 10 year warranty on most working parts…and 20 years on the heat exchanger.

You won’t meet anyone who has converted to refrigerated air who doesn’t say “I should have done this a long time ago!”

Convert today and get a FREE Nest thermostat to help control utility costs with it’s award-winning learning features and away-from-home controls.

Call 915-598-1732 to schedule your estimate for a new Amana refrigerated air system today.

5 Reasons to Convert to Refrigerated Air

It’s healthier. Evaporative coolers draw in moisture from the outdoors to operate properly and with that, unfortunately, comes mold and mildew growing in the air ducts. Indoor air is adversely affected…
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Use Google Chromecast Ultra to Stream Your Security Cameras on Your Television

Keep an eye on what matters by streaming your security camera on your TV using Chromecast Ultra. Used with the Google Assistant and Nest, homeowners can check out what’s going on around the house and even outside. Just say, “Hey Google, show me the front porch” to view on your TV with Chromecast.

What you need

  • Google Chromecast Ultra device
  • Security camera set up with the partner app
  • Google Home or Google Home Mini

Step 1. Set up your security camera

Step 2. Set up your Chromecast and Google Home

If you haven’t set up Chromecast and Google Home, follow the steps that come with your devices. If you’ve already set up these devices, you can skip this step.

Step 3. Connect your security camera to Google Home

  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Verify that the Google Account that is listed is the one linked to Google Home. To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name.
  3. Make sure your security camera is on the same Wi-Fi network as Google Home.
  4. Verify that the home listed is the one you want to pair your security camera to. To switch between homes, click the triangle to the right of the account name.
  5. Tap “Add” .
  6. Tap “Set up device”.
  7. Tap “Set up new devices”.
  8. Tap the home you want to use. The app will then look for the device.
  9. Tap the device to pair.
  10. When the pairing is complete, tap “Done”.

Step 4. Link your TV using the Google Home app

If you haven’t linked your TV to Google Home, follow the steps below. Make sure you’ve set up Chromecast  before linking your TV to Google Home. If you’ve already done this, you can skip this step.

  1. Open the Google Home app .
  2. Verify that the Google Account that is listed is the one linked to Google Home. To switch accounts, click the triangle to the right of the account name.
  3. Make sure your Chromecacast is set up and on the same Wi-Fi network as Google Home.
  4. Verify that the home listed is the one you want to pair your Chromecast to. To switch between homes, click the triangle to the right of the account name.
  5. Tap “Add”.
  6. Tap “Set up device”.
  7. Tap “Set up new devices”.
  8. Tap the home you want to use. The app will then look for the device.
  9. Tap the device to pair.
  10. When the pairing is complete, tap “Done”.

Note: If you receive an “Error when linking device” error message, you must factory reset your Chromecast device.

Step 5. Use voice commands to stream your security camera to your TV

To do this:Say “OK Google” or “Hey Google,” then..
Start stream·        “Show [camera name]”·        “What’s on [camera name]?”·        “[Camera name] on [Chromecast device name]”·        “Play [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]”·        “Show [camera name] on [Chromecast device name]”
Stop stream“Stop [TV/Chromecast device name]”

To start making your home smarter, call the Nest Pro contractors of El Paso, Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732 for your expert installation. Visit https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/nest-home-automation/ to learn more about our smart home capabilities.

Use Google Chromecast Ultra to Stream Your Security Cameras on Your Television

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Replacing Your Cooling System? Read This First!

YOU HAVE DECIDED IT’S TIME TO REPLACE YOUR AIR CONDITIONER. NOW WHAT?

You knew it was coming because that old air conditioning system can no longer keep up with the extreme heat here in El Paso. It just never shuts off!

It’s probably time to look for a replacement. “But, where do I start?” you may ask. Here are a few things you can do to make this task a little easier and even gain confidence that you have taken some of the proper steps for your impending decision:

Do Your Research

You’ll want to learn about all of the different air conditioner options available today. Today, more than ever before, options mean you can choose from various efficiency levels (the higher the efficiency or SEER, the more you’ll save on utility bills). There are also many brands. Amana brand is known for it’s cool, quiet, long lasting operation. And, the warranty is the best in the business. It’s why Expert HVAC and Refrigeration only sells Amana brand HVAC equipment. But, don’t take it from us, read our reviews from others who have installed Amana equipment. And, ask around…you’ll soon find out that Amana is the way to go!

Consider Your Needs

Do you suffer from allergies? Do you have hot and cold spots in your home? Too much dust? Are you concerned about soaring energy costs? These are the things you’ll want to bring up with the expert at the time of your in-home estimate. We have add-on solutions like air cleaners, duct cleaning and sealing, and variable speed equipment to meet your needs, lessen your worries, and provide you with more comfort as it relates to cooling your home.

Schedule an Estimate…or Two

You may not know the questions to ask at the time of estimate. That’s why Expert HVAC and Refrigeration’s knowledgeable sales and technicians can help you understand what is the best system for you. We’re trained and highly skilled on properly sizing the HVAC system for the home. Consideration to the layout of your home is important, too. Even placement of windows and the thermostat can play a role in your comfort. This is the conversation you will have with an Expert HVAC and Refrigeration estimator to make sure you have been properly fitted with the right system that you may not have with another estimating contractor.

Cost and Financing

We understand that there is never a good time to spend the amount of money it costs to replace an air conditioning system, that’s why we have many price points for varying equipment options and financing with low monthly payments. Our experts will provide you with all of the options at your estimate.

For a replacement for a new cooling system, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. We’re ready to help you!

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Improve the Air You Breathe and Minimize Dust, Allergens and Pollutants

Many factors contribute to the quality of indoor air, from what artificial products are used in the house, to cooking, to preferences for comfort, including the HVAC, windows and doors. Continuously breathing bad indoor air is very unhealthy, causing many to have heightened allergies and sinus problems. You can eliminate the pollutants making your indoor air to be poor by knowing what’s causing it and then choosing a solution from our arsenal of air quality products to combat it.

Here is a list of typical allergens that affect your indoor air quality:

Outdoor-indoor allergens are substances that occur naturally outdoors but become concentrated indoors and can cause or exacerbate allergies and asthma. Allergens can come from pests like cockroaches, mice, and dust mites that many time roam the home and we don’t even realize it. Organisms in the form of pollen or mold also can easily enter the air of a home when using an evaporative cooler or other water product that is attached to the interior of a home on a consistent basis.

Fine particles (or dust) generally comes from what is circulating outside to what is going on indoors. Even the burning of candles can cause poor indoor air and create dust.

Toxic gases can build up in the interior of a home but are rare. Mostly, there is a danger of carbon monoxide that could come from heating the home. Naturally occurring radon gas can appear in a home by rising from the ground beneath. Though usually found at lower levels indoors than outdoors, ozone can infiltrate the home from outside or be produced by ozone-generating appliances or water treatment machines. 

Household products and chemicals that are used to keep your home clean, as well as personal care products, release somewhat dangerous airborne chemicals. Beauty products, paints, lacquers, pesticides, and disinfectants are just a few of the typical things that many of us use on a daily basis that will emit toxic substances into the home.

There is also a host of chemicals that can be released from new mattresses, carpets and new clothing. In time, these generally lessen or wear off completely.

Tobacco smoke can be just as dangerous inside as it is outside.

In reality, almost every home has some sort of allergen(s) floating around. Allergens are invisible particles that can be found on the surface of just about everything. Allergens, like pollen grains, dust fibers, pet dander, and a wide variety of others, can be minimized with a good indoor air cleaner. Installing an indoor air cleaner is especially recommended for those whose immune systems dramatically react to indoor allergens.

Call and let the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration recommend an indoor air cleaning system that will work to improve the air quality in your home and minimize your symptoms! Here’s what we offer:

  • Central air purifiers remove the pollutants from the air before it reaches your living space.
  • Air filters remove pollutants from your home’s environment. Learn more about FilterFetch, air filter home delivery here: https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/
  • Humidifiers moistens the air in your home, helping to alleviate itchy skin, dry sinuses, and scratchy throats.
  • Dehumidifiers removes damp air from the air, curbing the proliferation of mold and mildew growth in your ducts.
  • UV lights disinfect the air that passes through your ducts, killing any harmful contaminants in the process.
  • Whole house ventilation or Fresh Air systems exchanges polluted indoor air for cleaner outdoor air, without changing the temperature of your home.

Call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732  for your best indoor air quality solutions.

Improve the Air You Breathe and Minimize Dust, Allergens and Pollutants

Many factors contribute to the quality of indoor air, from what artificial products are used in the house, to cooking, to preferences for comfort, including the HVAC, windows and doors….
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Why Your Air Conditioning Needs a Tune-Up Every Year

The extreme weather conditions that summer can bring to El Paso is enough to significantly impact your comfort, health and safety at home, especially if your air conditioner is not properly prepared to keep up. Regular maintenance every year with our comprehensive check-up puts your air conditioner in charge of your environment and helps you to avoid any of these impacts of the hot weather on your comfort and well-being.

Other benefits when you call Expert HVAC to tune-up your system includes:

  • Longer lasting system
  • Less repairs and decreases case of sudden breakdown
  • Cleaner indoor air
  • Less dust
  • A safer operating system
  • Continued high efficiency operation means lower utility bills

Some of the check points of our tune up of the A/C includes:

  • Evaluating coolant level for peak operation maintenance.
  • Inspection and lubrication of moving parts including the motors of the system, fans, and the compressor
  • A complete calibration of the thermostat
  • Inspecting ductwork to identify possible energy loss
  • Assessing the performance of the blower
  • Examination of all electrical connections–checks of the voltage and current in the system
  • Examining all belts and other moving parts for wear and tear
  • Changing the air filters

Additionally, tuning up your A/C enables the system to continue to function most efficiently. It finds problems BEFORE they become major repairs. An HVAC system that has to work harder increases your utility bills as they relate to cooling your home. Not just that, not properly maintaining your system may void the warranty. All of this SAVES YOU MONEY!

Be safe. Be comfortable. Be healthy. And, be smart by calling Expert HVAC to tune up your A/C!

To order a tune up of the A/C, call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732.

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Thank You Teachers!

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week and We Want to Say “Thank you, Teachers!”

Teachers change the lives of millions of students every day. So, who better to reward with savings than our teachers? We can’t think of anyone else this week.

Expert HVAC & Refrigeration is rewarding teachers with a $250 Visa Gift Card when one buys a new HVAC system including conversion to refrigeration, replacement, ductless mini split or other qualifying new purchase. Use the gift anyway you want: School supplies, a much-deserved fine dinner out, a weekend getaway, or use it against your HVAC purchase…it’s your choice!

Our gift is extended to all teachers: from preschool to college professors. Savings incentive ends May 11, 2019. Must make deposit on equipment during Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-11, 2019. Installation can follow to meet your schedule.

At Expert HVAC & Refrigeration, we’re celebrating teachers. Be sure you #ThankATeacher during Teacher Appreciation Week May 5-11!

Call Expert HVAC & Refrigeration to schedule your free new HVAC system estimate.

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Considering Converting to Refrigerated Air or an HVAC Replacement Using Your Tax Refund? Great…Just Beware of the Scammers!

Tax refund time is usually the best time to invest in larger home systems for the house, like getting new windows, painting the home, or converting to refrigerated air. It’s also a time when scammers know there is a little extra cash and homeowners looking for services like heating and cooling replacements.

Here’s 5 tips on what to look for from a service contractor and how to avoid possible scammers:

Ask for Identification

When a service technician comes to your door, always ask to see a business card or company badge before letting him in. Most reputable technicians wear company apparel and drive branded vehicles. If the heating and cooling technician can’t offer you proper verification of its company, DO NOT let him in your home.

Ask for Contractor License Number

It’s okay to take it a step further and ask to see a copy of the company’s license and insurance certificate. Most heating and air conditioning employees carry copies of these documents and it’s your right to request you see them before any work begins. Hiring a service company WITHOUT the proper licensing and insurance can be a big problem for you if something goes wrong, like an accident on your property…or a code violation

Do Your Research and Due Diligence on the Contractor

It’s always good to do a little research on a heating and cooling installer before hiring them. Check out their company profiles online at the BBB, Google or Yelp, Facebook, Angie’s List, etc., and read the reviews. Spending an extra 30-40 minutes researching HVAC contractors could save you a lot of time, money and TROUBLE in the long run. If you cannot find any background information about a heating and cooling company, you may want to rethink hiring that particular contractor.

Never Pay Upfront. Pay After the Project is Complete

RED FLAG. Scammers are the only people who ask for a down payment on repairs or replacements. Do not give credit card or cash to any service company or technician BEFORE the work is completed. If you are purchasing a new heating or air conditioning system on credit, you may have to apply for a new line of credit first, but you should not owe any money until the installation is complete.

“I Do This on the Side”…is a Phrase That You Should Never Hear

Beware of ‘side jobbers’. It takes a lot of training and experience to become a licensed and reputable HVAC contracting company. Most people working on the side may claim their labor rates are cheaper, and there’s a good reason for that. These individuals aren’t equipped, trained, licensing or insurance to do the job.

Don’t Take the Candy!

Deals and offers that sound too “over the top” are big red flags. In short, if the ‘deal’ seems too good to be true, it probably is!

For a free estimate on converting to refrigerated air or replacing an older heating and cooling system, call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732. We have been one of El Paso’s top HVAC contractors for nearly 50 years! And, we are fully licensed, bonded and insured and will be happy to share that information with you!

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The Best Time To ‘Spring’ For a A/C Maintenance Check-up or a New Replacement

In El Paso, the summers can be very harsh on the cooling system, which is why we always recommend preparing it now BEFORE you experience an untimely breakdown on the hottest days of the year. March is the best time to do this and for good reasons. Here’s why:

  • Technicians aren’t as busy doing hot summer repairs and replacements so chances are you can get an immediate appointment.
  • The weather can get pretty hot! In fact, it’s going to be in the mid-80s later this coming week. Without a working cooling system, that can cause discomfort in the home.
  • Price for a maintenance check-up is a lot less than a repair if you postpone it.
  • Tons of dirt and dust from early season storms have accumulated on the filters. Maintenance checks include a filter change.

Spring is also the best time to replace your air conditioner should that be in the budget…and here’s why:

  • You can beat the manufacturer annual price increases which usually come in mid-April.
  • No waiting! Estimate today; install tomorrow is likely available.
  • You aren’t dependent upon your cooling so a day or two without a system while it is being installed is not going to be too uncomfortable.
  • Many homeowners like to be home during the install. Getting it done during spring break means you can be there when we’re there.

To schedule an A/C preventive maintenance check-up with Expert HVAC and Refrigeration, call us at 915-598-1732. Or, if you want to know what it would cost to convert to refrigerated air or replace an old system, call us and we’ll do a total home evaluation for a complete new, high efficiency HVAC system.

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Wind. Dirt. Rain. And the HVAC.

It’s March and that means strong storms in El Paso — whipping wind, loads of dirt and pouring rain.

One question we frequently get at Expert HVAC is “What does that do to the HVAC?” Well, not to worry. Your HVAC will not go flying off the rooftop or stop working because dirt is entering it. Outdoor packaged systems and condensing units are actually built to withstand nearly every weather condition, including our more severe storms in the early spring in El Paso.

Where the problem lies is at the air filter. The dirt that is flying around outside does find its way to the filters. And they can clog up quickly in these windy conditions.

You will want to change your air filters more frequently during our gusty spring months in El Paso. Clogged filters are the number one reason for HVAC maintenance and repairs. An HVAC system that has to work too hard to supply airflow will quit prematurely. And replacing the entire system is an expensive proposition, as you know.

Springtime maintenance on the air conditioner is also a wise decision for the HVAC. A comprehensive inspection and cleaning will keep your A/C running at peak efficiency, just as it did the day it was installed.

To ensure that you will always have the right filter, Expert HVAC and Refrigeration offers air filter home delivery. You’ll receive an air filter at your doorstep, just when will you need to make the filter change. Commercial grade filters will be delivered — not the ones you buy at the big box stores.

For more information on our air filter home delivery service, visit https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/

Or call 915-598-1732 and ask to sign up for FilterFetch.

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