Professional HVAC Contractors in McKinney, TX

The ratings that you see when you shop for HVAC equipment are designed to help consumers make informed purchasing decisions. Keep the following definitions in mind while shopping for new HVAC units: AFUE (annual fuel utilization efficiency) ratings tell consumers how much fuel is wasted by furnaces and boilers in order to produce heat. If a unit has an AFUE of 90, it uses 90 percent of its fuel to create heat while wasting 10 percent of its fuel. Look for a unit that has an AFUE of at least 90. HSPF (heating seasonal performance factor) ratings tell consumers how efficiently heat pumps work during the warming season. For the best results, look for a unit that has an HSPF of at least 8.6. Higher ratings indicate more efficient units. SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio) ratings tell consumers how efficiently heat pumps and air conditioners work during the cooling season. For the best results, look for a unit that has a SEER of at least 13. Higher ratings indicate more efficient units. MERV (minimum efficiency reporting value) ratings tell consumers how effectively air filters clean pollutants out of the air. Residential consumers should look for filters with ratings between seven and 12. Higher ratings indicate more effective filters. Energy Star ratings tell consumers whether or not appliances are efficient. Only buy HVAC units that have received Energy Star approval.

Yes, we provide refrigerant replacement for HVAC units made before 2010. Units made after 2010 must use refrigerants other than refrigerant. If you have an older HVAC unit that requires refrigerant, consider replacing it in the next several years. As refrigerant is phased out of manufacturing, it may become more expensive to refill your unit. Remember that the new, replacement refrigerants are just as effective as refrigerant but cause less environmental damage.

Most home and business owners know that completing regular maintenance tasks is essential to keeping your HVAC unit running. Completing tune-up tasks that go above and beyond regular maintenance will not only help to keep your AC unit running but can also help boost efficiency. During an air conditioning tune-up, your HVAC technician will thoroughly inspect your unit. The technician will clean and lubricate moving parts. Your unit will then be calibrated to ensure for the highest level of efficiency possible. We recommend that you have an air conditioning tune-up completed at least once a year before the cooling season.