You’ve Got Questions about Air Conditioning? We Can Help!

These are all measurements used in the HVAC industry to help quantify cooling capacity. One ton of air conditioning can remove 12,000 BTUs (or British Thermal Units) of heat per hour. Larger homes will require an air conditioning system with more tonnage to properly cool the space.

SEER is the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating, and it has to do with efficiency. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient your new air conditioner will be. This doesn’t mean that you necessarily need the AC unit with the highest SEER rating — there are lots of other variables to consider when choosing a new AC unit, and the SEER rating is just one of them.

If  terms likeSEER rating, BTUs and AC tonnage are keeping you up at night, it may be time to talk to an expert. The NATE Certified HVAC techs at Pacific Coast Home Services can help you find the perfect AC unit for your home and needs. Give us a call today.

Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, (or SEER), is a measurement of how much energy and money your new air conditioner will use over the course a the year. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient and economical your cooling system will be.

SEER Rating Categories

• Entry level efficiency: 13-16 SEER
• Mid-efficiency: 16-18 SEER
• High efficiency: 20+ SEER

If you have questions about SEER ratings, or which AC unit will be best for your home, give the expert HVAC techs at Pacific Coast Home Services a call.

Thankfully, your air conditioner will be vocal about when you should call our expert team for repairs, replacement, and general maintenance. We also offer 24/7 emergency AC services, so feel free to call us whenever there is an issue. Weeknight, weekends, holidays, no matter the time of day or night, we are here for you to deliver cool air quickly. We understand how miserable it can be in California when you don’t have even, cool air blowing throughout your home. Below are some of the signs you will notice:

• Loud noises
• Strange smells
• More than average condensation
• Condensation around vents
• Leaking or pooling water around the unit
• Warm air blowing
• Weak or no airflow
• Overactive allergies
• Uneven temperatures in the home
• And more

A brand-new air conditioner has the potential to last as long as 15 years if you have it serviced with regularly scheduled maintenance visits. If you don’t, it will last only half the time. Our inspections and maintenance services reduce the chance of an emergency or full break down. We can set up a regular maintenance schedule as well to help you stay on top of its performance and efficiency.

The average unit also only lasts 12 to 15 years, so once your system reaches 10 years old, it’s time to start thinking about replacement. Call on the experts at Pacific Coast Home Services, though, to have us inspect your unit before purchasing a new one. We can suggest repairs to help extend the life while you begin to save for the AC installation. You can also count on our expertise when it does come time to replace. You may have had a unit too big for the home or worse, too small. Our team finds the perfect fit and helps meet you and your home’s cooling needs.

Just as you would schedule an oil change or tire rotation for your vehicle, you should schedule regular AC maintenance visits from the professionals at Pacific Coast Home Services to ensure everything is running smoothly. We do an entire system inspection in an attempt to catch small issues before they become significant and costly.