Cactus Mechanical will measure your home and calculate the actual heating and cooling load on the home. This will determine the proper size of equipment that is needed. This will be compared to your current equipment and ductwork and will be adjusted based on your lifestyle, etc. quot;oversized" air conditioner will cool your house quicker, but it will use more electricity and will not remove humidity adequately.

McCullough’s comfort consultant will measure your home and calculate the actual heating & cooling load on the home (calculation using Manual J v8 that incorporates information about window size & direction, walls, ceiling, floor, appliances, insulation, etc). This will determine the proper size of equipment and ductwork that is needed. This will be compared to your current equipment & ductwork and will be adjusted based on your lifestyle, etc. See similar questions...

Boucher Energy will measure your home and calculate the actual heating & cooling load on the home (calculation using Manual J v8 that incorporates information about window size & direction, walls, ceiling, floor, appliances, insulation, etc). This will determine the proper size of equipment and ductwork that is needed. See similar questions...

Generally allow one day for replacing a heating and air conditioning system. Installing a brand new central heating and cooling system, including ductwork , may take two days. Be aware that reputable contractors will refuse to install a new air conditioning system or heat pump system when it is raining. This is due to the fact that when moisture gets inside refrigerant lines it can be very damaging and can cause reliability and maintenance issues. [ back to top ] See similar questions...

Selecting the right size of A/C is important because over-sized and under-sized systems can reduce your comfort and increase your utility bill. A system too large will cool your home too quickly and will cause the product to start and stop more, which will shorten the life of the air conditioner. If the size is too small, then the A/C will continually run more which will increase energy costs and may not even cool the room down to a satisfactory level. See similar questions...

The air filters generally ship within 4 to 10 business days. If you order a Custom Size Air Filter, we generally need from 10 days to 2 weeks to manufacture your custom air filter plus delivery time. AC Filter shipping is by UPS Ground from Celina, TX or Tulsa, OK. Time in transit will vary. We cannot ship to P.O. Boxes. You will receive an email with your tracking number from UPS Quantum View when your package ships. See similar questions...

Not necessarily, however there are many considerations here. Similar to the question above, if you think you are going to need to replace your furnace in the next 24 to 36 months, you should consider having it installed with the air conditioner, i.e., a complete system. With the new higher efficiency system you'll probably qualify for cash rebates, low interest financing, and far better warranties than when you replace one component at a time. See similar questions...

Most furnaces and air conditioners last between 15 and 20 years, but by replacing your furnace and/or air conditioner before its life expectancy is up with a high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner can save you money on your gas and electric bills. See similar questions...

Generally 12 - 15 years. Of course, this depends on several factors, among them how the system has been maintained, quality of construction, and environmental quality. Regular preventative maintenance has been proven to extend the useable life of your system, but many people only have their system maintained when it breaks down. Quality of construction is another factor. Some lower tier units just aren't built as well as other brands, and they don't tend to hold up well as they age. See similar questions...

Yes. Air conditioners require more air flow than furnaces and it may be necessary to add more ductwork. Also, local codes require that your ductwork be insulated in attics and crawl spaces, and your electrical service may need to be upgraded. McCullough Heating & Air Conditioning can design a central air conditioning system for you and provide you with a fixed price quote to install it. See similar questions...

Modern air conditioning systems often use fan delay timers to keep the circulating fan running after the thermostat is satisfied. The reasoning is pretty simple: The evaporator coil is still cold, so it makes sense to get all the cooling you can for the money you're spending in energy. Furnaces have always run for a short time after the call for heating has ended. See similar questions...

Between 1 ½ and 3 hours by a qualified installer but this will depend on the difficulty of the installation. See similar questions...

When you engage reverse, the Touareg's climate control system enters recirculation mode. This is designed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the cabin while backing up. See similar questions...

The ideal location for the air conditioner is typically a compromise. We try to find the out-or-the-way location that is close tot he furnace room and the electrical panel. the farther away the outdoor unit is from the furnace, the more it costs the homeowner in installation costs. Proximity to neighbours is also a factor - you don't want your unit impinging on your neighbour's property! The best location is also one that gets a lot of shade. See similar questions...

Absolutely! All of our servicemen are City of Phoenix licensed. We have some of the best and most experienced servicemen in the Valley. See similar questions...

By doing a Manual J load calculation on your home. Manual J load calcs are worksheets put out by the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) that assist contractors in determining exactly what size comfort system should be installed in your home. There are some "rules of thumb" - in our area, 700 square feet per ton - but these don't always work, especially for older homes or homes with a lot of windows and doors. See similar questions...

Absolutely. By having our highly trained technicians installing a new high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner, your gas and electric bill will usually be cut in half. Insulation quality in your home is also important in keeping your heating and air conditioning bills lower. See similar questions...

Generally speaking, yes you should. If, however, you've recently replace one component, you may not need to replace everything. For example, if your furnace was installed within the last 5 - 7 years you probably will be okay just installing a new condenser and coil. Beware of companies who insist on replacing everything, or who claim that you'll void warranties on your condenser if you don't replace your furnace - that's a load of horse hooey. See similar questions...