Benefits of New Air Conditioners vs. Older Air Conditioners

May 2, 2019

You may think that your current air conditioner is working just fine. However, it might be costing you a lot more to run than you think. Don’t forget about the cost increases that you’re going to see as it ages. If your equipment is more than 10 to 15 years old, planning a replacement is recommended. A new system often comes with outstanding installation and workmanship guarantees. Answering the following questions about your existing air conditioner may help you decide if a replacement is necessary. Is It Using Environmentally-Friendly Refrigerant? If your AC system uses R-22 refrigerant, you’re in for a surprise. R-22 has been phased out of the supply chain because it contains chlorine, which damages our atmosphere. It’s no longer made and finding it is becoming increasingly more difficult. Whether you want to update your air conditioner or not, you’ll eventually be forced to make the change. R-410A is the new industry standard for air conditioning refrigerants. Does the SEER Rating Measure Up? Today’s AC units have energy-efficiency ratings that will make you want to update your system. You can tell how efficient a unit is before you install it by checking the SEER rating. SEER stands for...

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Will Air Conditioning Remove Humidity?

September 12, 2018

We get asked this question a lot at Custom Comfort Air: Will air conditioning remove humidity? The short answer to that question is, “Yes.” An even better answer is, “Yes, it should, as long as your system is working correctly and sized appropriately for your home.” If there’s one thing that folks in the Rosenberg, TX area always complain about, it’s the humidity! Let’s take a closer look at this topic, so you’ll see what we mean. How Air Conditioning Zaps Humidity All air conditioning systems — from a full-blown central air HVAC system to a window unit — are designed to lower humidity. An air conditioner will have an evaporator coil that condenses water vapor (humidity) from the air inside your home. Smaller units will have a pan underneath to collect condensation, while larger systems will have a method for draining the water away from your home or office. The evaporator coil takes care of the moisture and the refrigerant in the air conditioner transfers the heat out. The result is that while your air conditioning blows cool air into the home, it’s also sucking heat and moisture out of your home. Why Removing Humidity is Important Removing humidity...

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