Professional Electricians in Medina, OH

This is the way you can compare all air conditioners in terms of their efficiency. SEER is abbreviated for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The higher the number the more efficiently the system preforms. A 30-year-old air conditioner has a SEER ratings of 8-10 SEER while newer systems are rated as high as 20 SEER. Doubling the SEER will cut your bills in half.

A deep pleated 16x25x4 square inch filter is recommended over a one-inch pleated (16x25x1) filter because the surface area is larger, resulting in optimal air cleaning and equipment efficiency. Deep pleated filters are highly efficient at trapping dirt, dust and microscopic particles found in the air. These particles can cause a flare up in allergies, stain your walls, cause buildup in your system and coils that reducing the efficiency of your system. A four inch deep pleated filter stops these particles at the filter level rather than allowing them to be recirculated back into your home. Most deep pleated filters will last approximately six months to one-year depending on the activity in your home.

During the winter season the air inside our homes can become very dry. You will experience dry skin, nose and throat along with sneezing and chapped lips. Besides your nose, you may have also noticed shrinkage in your wood floors, furniture, cabinets, musical instruments and moldings. The optimal humidity for a home in our winter climate is 35%, which can automatically be maintained with a whole home humidifier. One comfort fact to keep in mind is that when we add humidity to the air at any given temperature, the air will feel is warmer to our skin. This being said, you will probably be able to turn down your thermostat a few degrees, still feeling warm while saving money on your energy bills. As with any product, the new models of humidifiers are better than older models. These new models use less water (up to 50% less) while producing humidity more efficiently making them very eco-friendly. They are easier to service, quieter and work with your current equipment making them an easy addition to any system.

New homes built today are designed and constructed to be very energy efficient. There are mandatory code requirements that mandate proper insulation, air sealing along with energy efficient windows and doors. While this is great for creating energy efficiency, homes this tight can be a concern with regards to indoor air quality. Using a device called an ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator) we can now exhaust stale indoor air and replace it with clean fresh outside air in an energy efficient manner. This device is installed near your forced air system and ducted to the supply and return system. When the heating or cooling system is on the ERV will automatically be activated and begin the ventilation process of exhausting stale indoor air and replacing it with fresh outside air. The benefit of an ERV is that it will exchange heat or cool from the exhausted air back into the incoming fresh air stream through a special core in the machine. This allows us to get rid of the unwanted stale air without wasting the already conditioned temperatures in our homes.

Costs will vary based on type of installation. Below are average installation costs providing a generator can be installed close to the gas source and main fuse panel. Estimated pricing includes generator unit, transfer switch, wiring, fuel piping, permits, slab, labor, and tax. Inquire about any special savings opportunities and our financing programs. 10 kW = approximately $9,500 12 kW = approximately $10,500 20 kW = approximately $13,500 26 kW = approximately $14,500