Posts Tagged ‘Freon’

Miller plumbing Heating and Cooling are experts at servicing and maintaining you air conditioner and heat pump. After the heavy snow, falling ice and gutters that were so prevalent this winter, we recommend to visually inspect the outside unit for physical damage. The cooper pipes coming out of your house and connecting to the air conditioner or heat pump are easily damaged of dented.

Many things effect the efficiency of your system. When Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling comes to your home we check your air filter, thermostat, updating the thermostat will save money and increase comfort if is not a digital thermostat. We check the condensate drains, wiring, duct work, motor and any belts if it is a old style furnace.

The electrical panel is looked at to make sure the breakers are the correct size for the equipment. Incorrect breakers can be a potential safety problem. Outside it is important your air conditioner or heat pump is level. we inspect the condenser coil to make sure it is clean. Dirty coils increase noise amperage draw and lower effective cooling the unit will provide. There should be a electrical disconnect box outside firmly attached to provide for service.

One often overlooked  item is excessive debris inside your unit and heavy vegetation that limits air flow and accessibility around the unit.After the freon charge is checked and a through run test is done along with a amperage draw your system will be ready for hot weather and small issues will not cause big problems later.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling

3131 Library Rd

Pittsburgh PA 15234

412-848-3253

www.millerplumbingheatingcooling.com

R 22 freon has been found to be bad for the environment. Starting in January 2010 R 22 freon will no longer be installed in residential HVAC equipment. R410A is now used Miller plumbing heating cooling has found with the use of digital charging equipment it is very easy to correctly charge a new style system.

R 410A and R 22 components should never be mixed when a cooper line set is not able to be replaced it should be tested for leakage if good new approved flushing kits work great to clean and remove any R 22 oil and residue from the lines. If reusing and converting copper line sets to work with R410A they must be the correct size required or they must be replace.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC Pittsburgh Pa 15234  412-848-3253  www.callmiller.net

Checking your air conditioner or heat pump every year is a industry standard for a reason. Many times a small problem left unchecked can cause a major expense. Low refrigerant levels can cause a system to freeze up use large amounts of electricity and cause poor comfort levels.

Checking the filter checking and adjusting the freon charge cleaning the a-coil and condenser coil adjusting fan speeds and making sure new style thermostats are configured properly are just a few of the things that are needed to make your system perform at maximum efficiency.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC  Pittsburgh Pa 15234  412-848-3253 www.callmiller.net

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling specializes in servicing and repairing all brands of cooling systems. We recommend that a complete evaluation of the equipments age, condition and list of problems be discussed to confirm that a repair or replacement is your best option.

On average the useful life of a A/C condensing unit or heat pump is 15 years. New advances in the type of freon and operating efficiency of equipment will help save the environment and save you money with lower electric bills.

We recommend cleaning and checking your cooling system yearly to maximize its efficiency and useful life. Please look at www.callmiller.net for online discount coupons.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC  Pittsburgh Pa 15234  412-848-3253  www.callmiller.net

When your air conditioning or heat pump stops working it is important you call a company that understands how to properly diagnose and repair A/C and heat pump units.  There are many things that can give false information to the technician when reading his gauges.

The freon charge is very important to the efficiency and life of your A/C or heat pump.  Most compressor failures are due to improper charging. Overcharging will overheat the compressor make the unit use a lot of electricity and be very noisy.

Under charging can cause the unit to freeze up not cool or take very long to cool and again use a lot of electricity.  The outdoor unit should be clean before charging. Also the furnace or air handler fan speeds should be set and all filters should be clean.

Miller Plumbing Heating Cooling LLC  Pittsburgh PA  15234  412-848-3253  www.callmiller.net