In the wintertime, air conditioning might be the last thing on your mind, but right now is the perfect time to get the jump on summer by installing, upgrading or servicing your home’s air conditioning system.
Window air conditioners make good choices for those seeking to cool just one room or a localized area of their home. In window-mounted units, the condensers, compressors, expansion valves/coils, evaporator coil and cooling coil are all united in a single housing. Split air conditioners can also be used if your cooling needs are localized to just a few rooms of your home. These units have an indoor component, which houses the cooling coil and fan, and an outdoor component that contains the condenser, compressor and evaporator.
For the Southern California climate, though, most homeowners find that a centralized HVAC system best serves their needs. These systems connect all the rooms in your home to a central thermostat and control panel, ensuring your whole house remains cool and comfortable when the sun is out and the heat is on. You can also create a zoned HVAC system, separating your home into two or more zones that you can operate individually. This is a perfect solution if you find that certain parts of your home don’t cool as much or as quickly as others—and you want better control over air distribution.
No matter which option you choose, be sure to choose energy-saving components whenever possible. While the $1,500 tax credit for energy-efficient home improvements is gone at the end of 2010, energy-saving appliances will be eligible for a $500 tax credit in 2011. In addition, energy-efficient HVAC units can lower growing utility bills by up to 25 percent—which adds up to significant savings over the course of a year.
Thinking about installing a new, high-efficiency HVAC unit to make the San Diego summer more comfortable? Call the experts at Mauzy Heating and Air Conditioning today to schedule your free equipment estimate or energy consultation.
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