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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has approved new heating efficiency standards for furnaces and boilers. Don’t worry, these standards do not take affect until 2015. Remember our post about AFUE, the unit of measurement that gauges how much energy used by a furnace is converted into usable heat?
The new standards raise the […]
A Heat Pump is an alternative to a standard furnace. Heat pumps can be highly cost effective. They actually work to heat your home in the winter and cool it in the summer.
In the winter, a heat pump extracts heat from the outside air and delivers it through your duct work into your […]
At AC By Jay, we are dedicated to increasing customer confidence by offering the best trained and qualified technicians in the industry.
In prior blog entries, we covered our association and certifications with ACCA and NATE.
We are part of The Electric League of Arizona (ELA) for very similar reasons.
The ELA is a local, Arizona based, association […]
A heat pump is not a furnace. This is an important distinction that can greatly impact the quality of comfort you received form your heating system.
What is a heat pump?
Rather than generating heat via some fuel source - electric or gas - a heat pump is designed to absorb heat from the outside air. It […]
APS recognizes the benefits of more efficient appliances and puts their money where their mouth is.
If you replace an existing Air Conditioning system with a high-efficiency system, you can receive a rebate of up to $400 with an possible $300 tax credit on top of that.
Additionally, if you use an APS Qualified Contractor - like […]
Tip #1-Bigger Is Not Necessarily Better
Many Arizona air conditioning companies prey upon people’s misconceptions when selling air conditioners in the Phoenix area.
Most people think that the bigger the air conditioner, the cooler their home will be. This is not the case though with air conditioning in Arizona.
For a room to be comfortable, the air conditioner […]
Trane appears to be the U.S. government’s company of choice for reducing energy usage in air conditioners, heat pumps, and other HVAC systems.
Last month we discussed the Department of Energy agreement with Trane to reduce energy usage in that department by $90 million. Now Trane has announced a contract with the U.S. Navy to […]
Without a doubt, one of the most important things you can today to help keep your air conditioner or heat pump running efficiently is to start a regular maintenance program, ensuring that your air conditioner and other parts of your home are properly keeping you comfortable.
To this end, Lennox, a manufacturer of quality air conditioners, […]
Trane has signed a contract with the United States Department of Energy to reduce the government department’s energy costs by $90 million. Trane will replace air conditioners, heater pumps, and other HVAC resources at Department of Energy facilities across the country.
The Department of Energy has issued this project in response to an Executive Order issued […]
Trane, manufacturer of top-quality air conditioners and heat pumps, has announced free 10-year parts and labor warranties on new installations of their XL19i “Dual Compressor” air conditioning system. This air conditioner is designed to save you money by making use of two different air compressors and providing a total SEER energy efficiency rating of […]
