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4 Reasons Your AC Is Running Overtime

  1. Coils are Obstructed or in Disrepair

The coils of the condenser (outdoor unit) are completely exposed to the elements of the outdoors, This means they will collect dirt, grass, sticks and other small debris that could clog the air flow. And, with reduced air flow comes reduced performance.

This is why springtime maintenance and inspection of your HVAC system  to perform this condenser coil check-up is so critical. Springtime maintenance checks the condenser and evaporator coils to see if they need cleaning or if there is a problem of disrepair..

  1. Worn-out Thermostat

Another reason your AC may be running more than it should is that the thermostat may be faulty, providing false readings and thus not turning off. Thermostats don’t last forever or even as long as the HVAC system, unfortunately. But, not to worry…his is an easy fix!

Temperature controls have come a long way in recent years, especially in the connected arena. Nest learning thermostat, for example, are Wi-Fi enabled thermostats that will actually learn your occupancy patterns and program itself for the highest levels of efficiency and energy savings possible. Read more here:

  1. Your Filter Needs Changed

As stated above, air conditioning systems need regular maintenance to perform at their best. That includes changing the filter. A clogged filter will obstruct airflow and cause your system to work harder and run more. The best time for AC maintenance is now! Springtime maintenance on the AC system prepares it for the hot summer months and minimizes possible problems you could have later.

But not just the AC, with twice a year maintenance, you can prolong the life of your system…years beyond the warranty period, save on utility bills, and avoid costly repairs that can amount to thousands of dollars.

  1. Your HVAC System May Need Replacing

To repair or replace? That is the question. Here is your answer:

Your AC may be giving you signs it’s at the end of its life — you just have to look out for them.

  • If you have an evaporative cooler, then you definitely want to replace your cooling system. Evap coolers are less effective, provide stale and unhealthy air, and run loud and constantly in the summer months.
  • Consider the age of your unit: is it more than 15 years? If so, than you should consider a replacement
  • Have you noticed a spike in your utility bills? That means there is a significant problem in your AC system. This could mean a repair or a replacement. If the repair is going to be more than $3-4,000 and you just had a sizeable repair not too long ago, you may want to replace it. Consider your track record of repairs when deciding to repair or replace.
  • If your system is less than 13 SEER and/or running R22 refrigerant, you will want to replace it. This means you have an efficient system that will never perform well and operates with a refrigerant that is no longer available to replenish, if needed.

If you have an air conditioning system that runs overtime, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. We’ll properly diagnose your system problems and give you an estimate for repair or replacement. Call 915-58-1732 for an appointment.

4 Reasons Your AC Is Running Overtime

Coils are Obstructed or in Disrepair The coils of the condenser (outdoor unit) are completely exposed to the elements of the outdoors, This means they will collect dirt, grass, sticks and…
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#EarthDay 2018: Celebrate the Environment

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is a proud installer of high efficient, energy saving Amana HVAC Systems. This #EarthDay make your friends go green with envy by purchasing an energy-efficient Amana brand Heat Pump. https://www.amana-hac.com/resources/energy-star

#EarthDay 2018: Celebrate the Environment

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is a proud installer of high efficient, energy saving Amana HVAC Systems. This #EarthDay make your friends go green with envy by purchasing an energy-efficient Amana…
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Another Springtime Maintenance Check is Complete!

Want to know the best way to prepare your AC for the upcoming long, hot El Paso summer? It’s a springtime maintenance check. Smart homeowners are getting them scheduled right now!

When that first extremely hot week in El Paso settles in, you’re going to hope your air conditioner is ready…reliable!

Here are the top reasons why you should always schedule springtime AC maintenance:

  1. Your System Operates with More Efficiency: Regular maintenance, including properly cleaning and clearing debris from the outer coils of the outdoor AC condensing unit ensures your cooling system is operating without obstruction. Checking and monitoring the mechanical operation of your AC every year has a big payoff, too. Filters are changed, testing of leaks are conducted, and a quick check of the controls, like the thermostat, all ensure you AC will run most efficiently, saving you on energy usage all summer long!
  2.  You’ll Avoid More Costly Repairs: Performing regular maintenance can help you avoid expensive repairs by maintaining that your unit is running in the best condition. Repairs or replacements are typically more expensive and can be avoided with regular maintenance.
  3.  It Extend sthe Life of the AC: Many household appliances are designed to live a long life with regular preventive maintenance. Regular check ups on your AC can extend the life of your unit, much like the care of an automobile. Getting more years out of your expensive AC investment is definitely worth the nominal cost of a regular spring check-up.
  4.  You’ll Get Scheduled Immediately: Making an appointment with an HVAC technician during the spring will save you the possible headaches of navigating peak AC service time in the summer as temperatures soar. Scheduling a springtime check-up in the AC off-season will also give you the assurance that you’ll have your AC that’s ready when you need it!

Save money and time by scheduling a comprehensive AC check-up today with Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. Call El Paso’s experts in springtime maintenance at 915-598-1732 or visit us at https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/contact-us/ for hours and contact information.

Another Springtime Maintenance Check is Complete!

Want to know the best way to prepare your AC for the upcoming long, hot El Paso summer? It’s a springtime maintenance check. Smart homeowners are getting them scheduled right…
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High Winds in El Paso Damage Outdoor HVAC Units

Did the El Paso high winds of last week damage your outdoor cooling system? Call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration to check it out. Compromised refrigerated air systems, due to high winds, will not operate properly and may be leaking harmful chemicals. Call us at 915-598-1732 and we’ll check it out and prepare it for the upcoming cooling season.

High Winds in El Paso Damage Outdoor HVAC Units

Did the El Paso high winds of last week damage your outdoor cooling system? Call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration to check it out. Compromised refrigerated air systems, due to high…
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El Paso Experiencing Higher Than Normal Levels of Humidity

There’s no denying that El Paso summers are bringing us more and more humidity. You’re not imaging it. So, where it is coming from? Blame it on El Niño.

Precipitation anomalies influenced by El Niño have been varying geographically in recent years, and the southern regions of Arizona, Texas and New Mexico have recorded more than normal precipitation levels, including a lot more humidity. These changes are disrupting the comfort levels of El Paso homeowners.

The problems with high humidity.

When the humidity levels rise outside there is no way to keep it from also entering the home. Too much humidity can cause condensation on windows, wet stains on walls and ceilings, mold, musty odor, and/or a clammy feel to the air. It has the same effect on your valuable furnishings.

Rot and structural damage can also result from extended periods of high humidity in your home. And, especially in the Southwest, it can draw pests. Bugs are always looking for water and condensation provides bugs with the water they need.

High humidity can be especially dangerous when combined with high temperatures, as it will disrupt the body’s ability to cool itself, which may lead to ill health, including heat stroke. People with heart or respiratory problems or asthma are advised to be extremely careful. Living in these conditions are very dangerous to health.

Controlling the humidity levels in your home greatly influences the comfort you will experience, as well as protect health and décor and reduce maintenance. Your home will feel most comfortable at humidity levels between 30 – 50%. There is no sure way to keep it within those levels without a humidification system.

If humidity is too high there are few things you can do:

  • Install a dehumidifier directly to your heating and cooling system or purchase individual units for rooms or areas in your home. * (A natural gas dehumidifier removes 80 pints of water per day.)
  • Vent areas that create moist air, like the shower or bathroom
  • Use range and bathroom exhaust fans while cooking and bathing
  • Take shorter showers with cooler water
  • Install fresh air intake duct
  • Make sure your air conditioner is sized correctly. When it runs, it may run a little longer, but it will be pulling out moisture.

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration’s humidification portfolio offers an extensive line of whole-home humidification solutions. Protect precious and valuable art, upholstery and woods like piano’s, antiques, moulding, frames and other home décor with adequate humidification/dehumidification.

For an accurate assessment of your humidity levels, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration. We’ll measure and verify what is happening in your home and provide a written estimate on a humidification solution.

Call 915-598-1732 or visit us at www.ai9.co

El Paso Experiencing Higher Than Normal Levels of Humidity

There’s no denying that El Paso summers are bringing us more and more humidity. You’re not imaging it. So, where it is coming from? Blame it on El Niño. Precipitation…
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We Sell and Install Evaporative Coolers in El Paso

For your cooler start-up or replacement in El Paso, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732.

Refrigerated air Springtime maintenance also available!

We Sell and Install Evaporative Coolers in El Paso

For your cooler start-up or replacement in El Paso, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732. Refrigerated air Springtime maintenance also available!
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The Right Temperature; Right Where You Want It!

Most homes don’t have the same temperature needs in every room. Rooms vary widely – the number of windows, how much sun they get, their size, how well they’re insulated, and how many vents they have. And, often the room where your home’s comfort is most important, like a baby’s room or bedroom, isn’t where their thermostat is located.

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration now offers a control to help you bring the right temperature to the right places at the right times in your home…the Nest Temperature Sensor.

  • Personalized comfort control. Get the right temperature for comfort in the room that’s matter most, even if that isn’t where the thermostat is.
  • Comfort when you want it. Create a custom schedule that works best for your family or home. Use the Nest app to tell their thermostat which sensor to use during different times of day.
  • Flexible placement. Put a Nest Temperature Sensor wherever it’s needed. You can set it on a flat surface like a table or shelf, or install on the wall. The Nest Temperature Sensor works with the third generation Nest Learning Thermostat and the Nest Thermostat E using Bluetooth.
  • Fast and simple installation. Battery powered and wireless, so no dealing with wires or worrying about whether there’s an outlet in just the spot where you want to put the sensor.

To get an estimate on an installation of the Nest Learning Thermostat with Nest Temperature Sensor, call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732 or learn more about our Nest Home Automation offering here: https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/nest-home-automation/

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is a Nest Pro contractor, including 5 year warranty on all Nest products.

The Right Temperature; Right Where You Want It!

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Common Mistakes When Buying a New Refrigerated Air Conditioning System

Purchasing a new air conditioner can be a daunting task, no doubt. But, Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is here to make it easier for you.

To start, you’ll definitely want to have one of our experts come to evaluate your home’s size, capacity and layout for a best new HVAC system recommendation. If this isn’t done properly right off the bat, you could be committing the first of these common purchasing mistakes when buying a new refrigerated air conditioning system.

The following lists more mistakes you will not want to make when buying your new system:

The Wrong Sized Air Conditioner

Do know this…the larger unit does not necessarily mean more cooling power. AC systems are specifically designed for certain sized houses and living spaces, different cooling needs, household age, etc. A unit that is too large can results in inefficiency, energy loss, discomfort from too much cooling and wasted money, .

Hiring an Unlicensed Contractor

Make sure you hire a licensed, bonded and insured contractor, like Expert HVAC and Refrigeration, to install your new refrigerated air conditioning system If you don’t, you will be sorry. Hiring a unlicensed contractor at a lower cost, may save money up front but it could end up costing you a lot of money in the long run. How? If you experience any problems and need repairs, you may never find that contractor. Also know, that unlicensed contractor cannot file warranties on your behalf, so your low cost upfront could potentially cost you significant money if something major goes wrong even during what you thought was the warranty period.

Check the certifications, licensing and reviews of the contractor you are considering hiring or call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration and know you have one of the most reputable, oldest and best contractors in El Paso.  And, especially, be wary of someone that is going to install a unit without a home evaluation.

Not Getting a Written Estimate

You should ALWAYS get estimates in writing at the time of your home evaluation. Make sure your estimate includes information on warranty, price, guarantee of installation and timeframe details, as well as terms for payment. This is a contract for your installation and it can be upheld in court if there is a dispute. NEVER pay more than you were quoted unless YOU make an addition.

Buying the Lowest Price

Yes, you should compare prices so that you can make an informed purchase. But, be sure you are comparing apples to apples and oranges to oranges. Shopping for the lowest price is not always the smartest move. Because, like the saying goes, you get what you pay for.

What you should know is that the lowest price is reflective of the quality that you will be installing. Use your intuition when buying an air conditioning system: if you feel you will trust the contractor, have read reviews, checked out licensing and insurance that is more valuable than savings a few bucks. The reality is that the best contractors have higher upfront costs, but we guarantee, it will save you money in the long run.

Contact Us

If you have questions about how to best make a buying decision for a new refrigerated air conditioning system, or would like a free new system estimate, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732 or schedule one at https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/.

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Expert HVAC and Refrigeration: Call Today; Replace the Air Conditioning Tomorrow

Most new, quality heating and cooling systems we sell are warrantied to last 10-15 years including Amana, Goodman, and others, but they are really built to last many more years beyond that–and will–with proper maintenance and regular filter changes (We can help with that https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/).

But, what if your system is at least 10 years old and has frequent repairs? Is it time to retire it? Here are some industry guidelines to help you decide To Repair or To Replace.

Replace if:

  • You just put costly repairs into it last year: and it requires more now
  • It’s over 15 years old: it is starting to wear out
  • The air conditioning is less than 14 SEER: it is declared inefficient (14 SEER is current minimum)
  • It uses R-22 refrigerant: supply is limited and will not be replenished due to current regulation banning it
  • Your energy bills keep increasing: the HVAC accounts for half of your utility bills. A higher efficiency system will pay for itself in time with lower utility bills.
  • The air conditioning runs constantly: it can no longer keep up

Repair if:

  • It is less than 10 years old: many parts may still be under warranty
  • The repair is less than $500-$800
  • You will not be staying in the house for much longer

Anything can be repaired, but the HVAC is like pouring money into an old car; at some point it becomes financially smarter to just replace it with a new one.

For an assessment of your current heating and cooling system or an estimate for a new one, call the Experts at 915-598-1732 or visit us at https://experthvac.wpengine.com.

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration: Call Today; Replace the Air Conditioning Tomorrow

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Best Air Filters For Homeowners in El Paso

It’s spring and that means allergy season. Did you know that your air filter can make the biggest difference in how clean your indoor air quality is? It’s true!

Homeowners already are encourage to change the air filter every month, especially if they suffer from allergies, have respiratory problems…or have pets. In El Paso, we should change their air filters every one simply because of our dust storms!

If the air filters aren’t changed regularly, more dust and allergens will circulate directly into your home’s living spaces, significantly decreasing the air you are breating inside.

So, which air filter should you buy? The chart featured here is a good indication of what “MERV Rating” you should consider. MERV is the Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value, a standard that rates the overall effectiveness of air filters. The scale for MERV ranges from 1 to 20. The higher MERV rating means better filtering performance and more potentially harmful contaminants removed from your indoor air.

For those who suffer from allergies, filters in the 9 to 13 MERV range are highly recommended and are more effective at keeping the air cleaner. These filters capture particles as small as 0.3 microns, and allergens are typically 0.3 to 0.7 microns, you can be sure that these impurities will be removed from your home’s indoor air.

Spring is here and so is pollen, dust and more contaminants making their way into your home. Call the Experts at 915-598-1732 and let us help you with air filter home delivery and regular filter change reminders. Read more about this convenient service here: https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/

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Ductless Mini Splits: A Cooling and Heating Solution for Challenging Spaces

Mini Splits are an effective heating and cooling solution that can be installed in any room of your home or business. They are extremely efficient and come in several BTU ratings and sizes for large or small spaces.

Mini Split systems allow you to control the temperature of a single room. This means you can choose your warm/cold settings for the level of comfort your desire!  Plus, Mini Splits can are great solutions for “zone cooling” for those rooms that you spend most of your time in that are just not comfortable as they are now, like the bedroom and the living room.

Many El Paso homeowners install mini splits in a garage or addition without the expense of having to install duct work.

Mini Split systems heat AND cool with much more efficiently than window units. Since they’re permanent fixtures that provide both heating and cooling, you don’t have to deal with installing and uninstalling them. Plus, you keep all your window and don’t have a big AC unit sticking out of the side of your house.

Ductless Mini Splits are:

  • Easy to install…anywhere!
  • Energy efficient…heat and cool only to the temperature you choose
  • Can provide solution for hot/cold spots
  • Great in El Paso garages or in room additions
  • Super quiet
  • Need no duct construction
  • Provide year-round comfort

For a free estimate on a ductless Mini Split in your home, call the experts at Expert HVAC and Refrigeration at 915-598-1732. We’ll conduct a no-obligation, thorough evaluation of the space you wish to make more comfortable and make your best recommendation.

Ductless Mini Splits: A Cooling and Heating Solution for Challenging Spaces

Mini Splits are an effective heating and cooling solution that can be installed in any room of your home or business. They are extremely efficient and come in several BTU…
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These 3 Habits Will Help You Save Energy Costs All Year

There are some really simple things you can get into the habit of with your refrigerated air system to keep it running efficiently throughout the entire year. Not only can these habits ensure your home is comfortable, they can also help you save on energy costs.

Regularly Changing Filters

Expert HVAC and Refrigeration stresses the importance of regular air filter changes. It’s why we became El Paso’s only FilterFetch air filter home delivery service. https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/filter-fetch/

Changing the air filters at least every other month, removes dirt and dust accumulatation… in the filter and the house. Dirty filters mean that your system’s motor is working harder to supply air throughout the home. They also cause increases in the energy bill. Worse of all, dirty filters can be responsible for air conditioning systems to overheat and stop worki. At a minimum, you want to get into the habit of changing your every other month. If you have pets or use your system frequently, consider changing your filters once a month.

Make Your House Work “Smarter”

You don’t want to have to mess with the thermostat every time you want to make the temperature in your house more comfortable. Instead, get a smart thermostat that does that for you, like the Nest Learning Thermostat. Expert HVAC and Refrigeration is a Nest Pro Contractor for good reason. This is simply the best and smartest thermostat available for homeowners today!

Nest learns your occupancy patterns and comfort needs. It then programs itself for the highest efficiency and energy savings based on what it learns from you. AND, it reprograms itself every 30 days. To learn more about this super smart, Energy Star certified thermostat, visit https://experthvacandrefrigeration.com/nest-home-automation/

Schedule Your Spring Maintenance

Finally, the absolute best habit you can adopt to keep your HVAC system running efficiently…and for the longest time possible, is to schedule your Spring preventive maintenance. Our cooling system check up in the springtime is a comprehensive look at the A/C. We look at all of the working parts to ensure your systems works when the hot weather arrives.

Call Expert HVAC and Refrigeration for help with the habits here that will promote long lasting, high efficiency of your cooling system. Call us today and let us know how we can help you! Or, for a free estimate to convert to refrigerated air, call 915-298-1732.

These 3 Habits Will Help You Save Energy Costs All Year

There are some really simple things you can get into the habit of with your refrigerated air system to keep it running efficiently throughout the entire year. Not only can…
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