Comfort Heating & Air

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  Maintenance

  HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE TIPS You wouldn’t drive your car 100,000 miles without changing the oil. The same logic holds true for your home comfort system. Regular HVAC preventative maintenance is the best way to ensure trouble-free operation and peak performance. Pre-season maintenance is also important. It can help to avoid a system failure in severe hot or cold weather when you need it most, and it can also keep your energy bill from getting out of control. WHEN SHOULD I DO FURNACE MAINTENANCE? The old adage is true: an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Below you’ll find our Preventative Maintenance Checklist, which is our proven method to keep your system running at peak performance and your home in constant comfort. For a system that heats and cools: perform maintenance in the spring and fall For cooling system maintenance only: perform maintenance at least once a year, before the cooling season For furnace maintenance only: perform maintenance at least once a year, before the heating season. HVAC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST We provide priority service for their customers who have an annual maintenance or service agreement. Bi-annual preventative maintenance will ensure that your system runs as efficiently as possible. Your local dealer will perform the following tasks, depending on the unit: Check manifold gas pressure Check the pilot safety Check blower alignment Check and oil blower & motor Clean and adjust the pilot Check/adjust the main burner Measure air flow & static pressure Clean condensate drains Clean condenser coils Inspect heat exchanger Check for gas/combustion leaks Check draft Check temperature settings Check humidity setting Clean or replace filters Check for duct leakage Check amps and voltages Clean evaporator coil Check controls operation Test limit switch Inspect wiring and connections Check thermostat Check refrigerant charge Check oil pump pressure Add algaecide tablets to drain pan Tighten all electrical connections Cycle check operations HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF MY HVAC HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEMS? HVACE systems are designed to provide optimal efficiency and comfort. Now it’s time to do the same to your home. Here are some things you can do around the house to optimize the operation of your system, as well as the comfort inside your home. COOLING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE Set the thermostat as high as comfort will permit. Make sure attics are adequately ventilated to relieve heat buildup. If necessary, improve airflow by adding or enlarging vents. When building a new house or renovating an old one, choose light-colored roof shingles to reflect more of the sun’s heat. During moderate weather, don’t use the air conditioner unnecessarily. Draw blinds or drapes to block the sunlight during the hottest part of the day. Install awnings over windows exposed to direct sunlight. In the cooling season, don’t run kitchen and bath exhaust fans longer than necessary. Don’t place lamps, TV sets or other heat-producing devices beneath a wall-mounted thermostat. Rising heat from that equipment may cause the air conditioning system to overcool your house. HEATING & FURNACE MAINTENANCE Locate the thermostat on an inside wall away from windows and doors. Set the thermostat as low as comfort permits. Each degree over 68°F can add 3% to the amount of energy needed for heating. People generate heat. So lower the thermostat a degree or two when expecting a large group of guests. INSULATION Make sure your home is properly insulated. This is the single most important step in conserving energy. Thermal insulation should be specified in terms of thermal resistance (R-values). R-30 (10″) is recommended for ceilings, and R-11 (3-1/2”) for exterior walls and floors over unheated areas. In colder climates, consider additional insulation. Infiltration of humid outside air is your heating and air conditioning system’s worst enemy—it could account for 15% to 30% of air conditioning energy requirements. Find the places where air can sneak into the home and plug them with caulking, weather-stripping or plastic. Also, weather-strip and caulk around all entrance doors and windows. Cut heat transfer through your windows by 40% to 50% with double-glazing (two panes of glass separated by a sealed air space) and low-e glass. Use wood- or metal-frame storm windows even if single-glazed windows are high quality. The extra layer of glass and the layer of still air will cut heat transfer considerably. Install storm doors at all entrances to your house. Keep all windows and doors closed. Remember that by increasing the glass area, you increase the amount of heat added in summer and lost in winter. Make sure fireplaces have tight-fitting dampers, which can be closed when the fireplace is not in use. Invest in a humidifier to conserve energy in winter.

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  Residential Services

  At Comfort Heating and Air, we offer only the highest quality residential products to our customers, period. Thousands of people across Kentucky have trusted the Comfortman with their heating and air conditioning, as we stand by our service, people and products 100%. Whether it’s a small tune-up, or a full system installation, we guarantee the warmest winters, and the coolest summers when we finish a job. When it’s time to purchase a heating and cooling system, put your comfort in the hands of Comfort Heating and Air. We sell and install: Reliable, energy efficient air conditioners which feature the most durable materials and the most innovative technology in the industry. Variable Speed Air Handlers for the ultimate in comfort and humidity control. Indoor Air Quality: The right air filters can save you money and help improve your health. Ask us about: Standard and high efficiency disposable pleated filters Thermostats: Upgrade your thermostat. We offer a variety of digital, programmable thermostats with humidity control features and easy to use touch-screen displays. What should an HVAC dealer do for you? Provide License and Insurance documentation Better Business Bureau and North American Technician Excellence Load Calculation to properly size unit needed for your home 33 Point Audit for peak performance Customer Satisfaction Survey after all work has been complete Review Warranty with you

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  Geothermal

  Your house is sitting on top of a gold mine: geothermal energy. Below your feet is an unlimited supply of energy to heat and cool your home forever. ClimateMaster geothermal systems tap into the constant temperature underground to save up to 80% on your energy bills. Find out why a million Americans have chosen geothermal for their homes. Find out how today’s tax incentives can save you even more… up to 30%! Declare Your Personal Energy Independence You can’t control the weather, but you can control your energy bills for life. The ground absorbs nearly half of the solar energy our planet receives. As a result, the Earth’s surface retains a consistent, moderate temperature on an annual basis. However, air temperature fluctuations occur naturally with the changing of seasons, effectively reducing the efficiency of traditional (air source) heating and cooling systems during the colder months. Geothermal heating and cooling systems channel the ground’s stable temperature using an innovative piping system, commonly referred to as a “loop.” Water circulates in the loop to exchange heat between your home, the ground source heat pump, and the earth, generating heating, cooling, and hot water at remarkably high efficiencies. In fact, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems are 400-600% efficient and can cut your heating, cooling, and hot water costs by up to 80%. Heating it Up Naturally, heat is in highest demand during the coldest months of the year. ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems absorb subterranean heat through the water that circulates in its underground loop. This heat is transferred to the ground source heat pump where it’s concentrated and then sent as warm, comfortable air throughout your home. Heat is a household necessity during periods of low temperatures and a traditional air source heat pump system is inefficient, expending large amounts of energy to adequately extract the required amount of heat from the cold air needed to properly warm your home. In contrast, a geothermal system consumes less energy as it effortlessly absorbs heat from the abundant supply stored below ground, making geothermal heating significantly more energy efficient and practical. Gas furnaces utilize natural gas to generate heat for your home and are only 98% efficient, while geothermal systems use significantly less energy tapping from the earth’s underground heat source, achieving 400-600% efficiencies. Keeping it Cool During the summer, ClimateMaster geothermal heating and cooling systems cool your living space by absorbing your home’s heat and transferring it to the underground loop where it is then absorbed by the cooler earth. The geothermal heat pump harnesses the cool water returning from the earth to create cool, dehumidified air for your home. When you need cooling the most, the outside air is hottest. A standard air source heat pump must labor vigorously to force the heat from your home into the already heat saturated air. In contrast, a geothermal heat pump consumes less energy as it easily rejects heat into the cool earth, making geothermal cooling significantly more energy efficient. The Bottom Line Geothermal is safe, proven technology with more than a million installations nationwide. While propane and oil prices are unpredictable, geothermal offers guaranteed savings for years and years to come. Geothermal heating and cooling systems do typically cost more upfront than a conventional HVAC system, but they are much more energy and cost efficient in the long run – and the savings begin immediately. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) geothermal systems are, “the most energy-efficient, environmentally clean, and cost-effective space conditioning systems available today.” Because geothermal technology is lowest in CO2 emissions, it provides a solution to global warming by primarily using the natural energy of the earth. From concept to product, ClimateMaster’s Integrated Product Development Team brings a fusion of knowledge and creativity that is unmatched in the industry today.

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