Your Air Conditioner May Not Be

Working Properly If…

You have the thermostat set at 72 degrees but when you wake up in a sweat and you find that the temperature is nearly 80. You turn the thermostat down to 66 degrees but it still doesn’t come on. Or there may be air coming out of the registers (it may even feel cool) but the temperature just doesn’t drop into a comfortable range. Even after an hour or two. What about if you notice that the registers/grills seem to be making noise? Perhaps you go and look at the indoor unit and notice that the coil or filter is covered with ice. The hum of the compressor sounds different. Or you notice water coming from anywhere other than the condenser pipe (where the water normall drains from). If you are experiencing any of these issues, you should call a professional You should call Stockton Enterprises at (505) 629-9955

Choosing an Air Conditioning System Selecting an air conditioner for your home is a big decision. It’s an important investment today. It will play a key role in your home energy expenses for years to come. And when the summer heat is at its worst, you’ll want your family to have the best, most reliable cooling comfort possible. Here are a few things to consider. What do good central air units have in common? The best ones are efficient, operating on minimal electricity to hold utility bills down. They provide steady, dependable performance year after year when properly maintained. Good systems are quiet, long-lasting and low in service needs. How can I be sure my unit is the right size? Obviously, an air conditioner that’s too small won’t keep your home sufficiently cool. But what many don’t realize is that an oversized system will cycle (turn on and off) more than necessary, wasting expensive energy and possibly putting undue strain on the compressor. A good contractor will determine the optimum size for your home by making a careful study of your cooling requirements. Window dimensions and exposure. Floor space, insulation and local climate. Heat-generating appliances. The direction your home faces. Even the amount of your home’s exterior shaded by trees. He’ll specify the cooling capacity of the system in either Btu/h (British thermal units of heat removed per hour) or refrigeration tons (one ton being equal to 12,000 Btu/h). Which air conditioners are energy efficient? Much like automobile manufacturers, today’s air conditioner manufacturers are required by law to evaluate and rate their equipment according to its energy efficiency. This rating is known in the industry as a SEER, or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating. The higher the SEER, the more efficient the equipment. The Rheem Prestige Series™ High Efficiency model, for example, has a SEER of 18.00, among the highest available. It’s significantly higher than today’s standard models, which have a SEER rating of 13. Are some air conditioners built better than others? The compressor is the heart of a condensing unit. On a hot day, it works long and hard. Rheem installs the highly advanced scroll compressor in every Rheem condensing unit we produce. Scroll Compressors are recognized by the industry as the leader in reliability, efficiency and quiet operation. Other features to look for include louvered steel cabinets that protect the coils from damage and expensive repair bills. Also, with some condensing units, the fan can be another source of bothersome noise. Rheem units have a grill design that minimizes air restriction for quieter fan operation. What should I look for in a contractor? Dependability. Look for a contractor you see in your community. You want one who’s close by to provide you faster, more convenient service. You want a contractor that has the work ethic and the professionalism of someone who truly cares about your comfort. You want Stockton Enterprises.

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