Installation
Efficiency
Heating and cooling needs account for about 50% of a home's typical energy use. What is SEER? It stands for "Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio". Basically it tells you how efficiently it converts electricity to cooling comfort. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the system. By federal law, all units must be a 13 SEER or higher. Today's systems reach efficiency levels up to 20 seer. Let AGL come to your home and perform a load calculation to insure the proper sized unit is installed. This is a free service to our customers that may help you save money and increase your indoor comfort.
What is AFUE? It stands for "Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency". This rating tells you how much of your heating dollars are converted to heat energy put into your home and how much is lost up the flue pipe. Most older furnaces are 50% to 60% efficient. This means that for every 100 dollars of fuel used, only 50-60 dollars is used to heat your home while the other 40-50 dollars is wasted. Federal law mandates that all furnaces being produced today be at least 80% efficient while some of today's furnaces reach efficiency levels up to 95%. One of the best ways to protect the environment is to purchase energy efficient products that require fewer energy resources to operate. Plus, not only will you make a difference to the environment, you'll save on operating costs. Make sure your heating and cooling products have high energy efficiency ratings such as SEER and AFUE.
The Importance of Proper Heating and Air Conditioning Installation
The most important day in the life of your heater and air conditioner is the day it is installed. Proper installation and choosing the right size accounts for almost 75% of the operating efficiency and performance of the system you buy. According to the ACCA (Air Conditioning Contractors of America) only 28% of homeowners who replaced their heating and air conditioning systems last year noticed an improvement in the performance of their new system. The other 72% felt that the primary reason they were replacing their system was not resolved. The reason is simple: a heating and air conditioning system is not a commodity like a toaster over, washer or dryer. Its efficiency, reliability, performance and safety are directly related to the quality of installation, proper sizing and air distribution. It's important when you spend thousands of your hard earned dollars on a new system that you get the right equipment for your particular needs and a guarantee that the system will perform to your expectations.
