If you’re cooling your home with an old air conditioner, it’s an excellent time to consider a new AC installation in Summerville, SC. Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air HVAC company offers many AC replacement options and can help you make the best choices for your home. Modern central AC systems are much more efficient than those made even a decade ago. That means your cooling costs will go down. Energy incentives may also be available to help make a new system more affordable.
Professional AC Installation Services
Sizing the new system is a critical aspect of any AC replacement. If an AC is oversized or undersized, it will end up costing you much more in the end. That’s due to reduced energy efficiency and greater wear and tear on the equipment. Hiring a professional installer is important because your installer will perform a load calculation to size your AC accurately. Typical ACs for homes range from 1.5 to 5 tons or between 18,000 and 60,000 BTUs.
Another important consideration is the seasonal energy efficiency ratio. The industry uses the SEER2 rating to measure the cooling efficiency of a central AC over a full summer. The higher the rating, the more efficient the unit is. The current DOE minimum in the southern U.S. is 14.3. There are units available with SEER2 ratings in the upper teens and 20s. These units will cost more but can be worth it due to the lower long-term operating costs. Energy incentives can help recoup that added investment even sooner.
New AC installation is a big investment, and HVAC warranties are an important form of consumer protection. Warranties can vary greatly from one brand to another and even from model to model. Take time to explore the available warranties and extended warranties with your installer, as we can walk you through everything. Consider maintenance requirements. Some high-efficiency ACs, for instance, need additional maintenance. Look into warranty maintenance requirements too. Most, if not all, AC warranties require seasonal maintenance to remain valid. Think about upgrading your thermostat as well. The latest models offer many energy-saving features that can even lower your costs.
There are many reasons to consider a modern AC replacement:
Quiet operation
Lower cooling costs
Rebates and tax credits
Smaller carbon footprint
Faster and more even cooling
Trusted AC Replacement in Summerville
Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air is a locally owned and operated HVAC company serving Summerville and the surrounding areas. We’re a proud Ruud Pro Partner Contractor and a Mitsubishi Diamond Elite Contractor. However, our technicians install all AC brands and models. Our AC units come with industry-leading manufacturer warranties, and we provide our own 10-year parts and labor warranty.
Take a look at the great range of heating and cooling services we offer:
Rudd Plumbing Heating and Air is the premier choice for AC installation in Summerville. Call today or contact us online to schedule an in-home installation consultation.
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