Airprompt Heating and Air Conditioning sponsored Bella’s Vet bills after ARF’N rescued her from the pound. 

Tampa, Fla. February 15, 2013- Animal Rescue Friends Network Inc. (ARF’N) is a not-for-profit volunteer organization which is strictly foster-based. Their volunteers provide food, shelter, care and compassion to rescued animals until they find a loving home.

Airprompt Heating and Air Conditioning recently decided to become involved with ARF’N thanks to its office adminstrator, Samantha Renwick.  Renwick volunteers with the Hernando County based organization. Which is how Airprompt came to meet Bella, a 44 pound English Bulldog with an adorable under-bite.

Although adorable, Bella was lucky to be rescued by ARF’N from the Hernando County Pound (a kill shelter). Bella has now been to Dr. Taylor-Sorenson and  had her skin scraped and treated for a yeast condition (common to English Bulldogs). Other vetting she received includes: spay, vaccinations,micro-chip and had her ears treated, she was also tested and found to be Heart Worm FREE, Airprompt’s sponsorship helped contribute to this.

Bella is currently living with her foster family and they report her to be such a sweet girl. She is house trained and friendly with other dogs as well as cats.

Renwick and Bella will be at ARF’N’s rescue event Sunday, February 17, 2013 from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., at PetLuv in Brooksville.There will be many rescue groups there with animals in need of forever homes or sponsership. So come out and see us, meet the people who work tirelessly for these animals in need, and maybe adopt a pet of your own.

Airprompt will continue to follow Bella’s story to be sure she is adopted to a great forever home. You can follow Bella’s story with us on Airprompt Heating and Air Conditionings Facebook page.

Airprompt Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.’s number one goals are honesty, promptness, and reliability. The company is owned and operated by John St. Martin, who has over 30 years of air conditioning experience. Airprompt only employs the most experienced and knowledgeable staff and technicians.

Airprompt makes certain to give it’s customers high-quality service and installation by offering the latest in air conditioning technology and equipment efficiencies, such as UV lights, whole house super filters, and much more.

A state licensed and insured company, Airprompt Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is just the company to help with all of your Central Heating & Air Conditioning needs.

For full details on products and services visit www.airpromptac.com or call 727-844-7893.

If your air conditioning or heating system isn’t working or you have had someone tell you that you need a major repair. Your first course of action should be to determine if your HVAC contractor is reliable. If you have been with your AC contractor a long time, and feel that he has always been fair, then this may not be an issue for you, but if not you might consider having a free second opinion done to determine if in fact the repair that is suggested is actually something you need. The first step to any air conditioning repair or replacement is making sure you have an honest reliable contractor.

If your system is older, you should look at the future costs of repair if you keep your current system and the future savings if you replace your HVAC system.

A few things have changed in the air conditioning industry in the past few years, making the purchase of a new system more appealing to homeowners with older systems.  Refrigerant types have changed. As of January 1, 2010, R-22 is no longer an accepted Freon type for air conditioning systems. It is no longer available to purchase an AC system that uses this type or refrigerant. Furthermore, the amount of R-22 produced and available for contractors to use in existing units has gone down, making refrigerant repairs to systems that use this type of refrigerant very costly to homeowners. The new refrigerant type, R-410A, is a more eco-friendly refrigerant type. The introduction of this refrigerant is to help the depletion of the ozone. All new systems now use this type of refrigerant. So if your system is an older system that needs R-22, the costs of repair could be very pricey and be a very good reason to start looking into a new system.

Another change to the heating and air conditioning industry is the new minimum standards for energy efficiency. The efficiency rating of HVAC is measured by SEER (seasonal energy efficiency rating). As of 2006, the minimum standard SEER went to a 13 from a 10. Many older systems are even less than that, possibly having a SEER rating of 6. This means if your air conditioner is 10 years or older, replacing it could save you 20% to 50% on your air conditioning energy costs.

Another benefit to system replacement is there maybe rebates and tax credits available for installing a more energy efficient system in your home. Most power companies run rebate programs for homeowners who replace their air conditioning systems. A homeowner could receive money back on their power bill of up to $350 in some cases. Homeowners looking to replace their air conditioning system in 2013, the federal government has renewed the tax credit on system replacement with high efficiency systems. If you already replaced your system in 2012, the tax credit is retroactive for that year.

More information on the tax credit can be found at the link here:

https://www.acca.org/archives/industry-resources/government-affairs/hot-air/8196

So homeowner’s should take a look at all of these factors to decide whether they need a new air conditioning system or not:

• How old is my system? 10 years or older should seriously consider replacement.
• How much are future repairs going to possibly cost me? Will replacing my system now, save me money on repairs over time?
• How much will I be saving in energy costs of heating and cooling my home if I replace it now?
• Will replacing my system now benefit the environment by going with a more energy efficient eco-friendly system?
• What sorts of tax credits or rebate programs are available that could help reduce the cost of a new system?

If you would like more information on system replacement or air conditioning repair and maintenance, http://www.ahrinet.org/ is a great resource for home owners to educate themselves on the ins and outs of the HVAC industry.

We hope this article will help you decide if you should replace your air conditioning system. And please feel free to give us a call or email us if you need any other information.

Remember, if you are considering replacement of your HVAC system, Airprompt offers free quotes on system replacement and free second opinions on major repairs.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, visit our website at www.airpromptac.com or call us today at 727-844-7893.

If you are unsure of when to call in an air conditioning repair service, here are a few things to help guide you through making the decision. You should make it a habit to visually inspect the AC unit at least every week to see if dirt, plants, or other trash might be stuck in the unit. When these things get stuck in a unit, it can cause the AC to either not work properly or to stop working altogether. Since this equipment is sensitive and runs off of electricity, do not attempt to remove any blockages on your own. If your unit is blocked, you need to call in the experts to come and remove the debris so that your unit will once again function at maximum capacity, keeping you cool all summer long.

One of the greatest weapons you have in the battle to keep your AC running smoothly is your ears. Often when these units begin to malfunction, they make strange noises that they do not usually make. If you hear any strange noises, you should turn off your unit and contact professionals immediately. AC repair experts will be able to find where the noise is coming from and make the necessary repairs to fix the unit.

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Hiring a New Port Richey AC repair service company can end up saving you tons of time and money in the long run. Expert repair services make a living out of fixing up these units, so they have tons of experience and know how when it comes to AC repair. This experience gives the repair service professionals the tools and skills needed to get repairs and replacements done quickly. This is extremely important, as it is not good to go very long without air conditioning during a heat wave when exposure to the heat might cause heat stroke.

AC repair services also help you to save money by checking on your unit every few months to make sure that it is working the way it should be. If your unit starts to perform poorly, it can end up causing efficiency problems that could end up costing you a lot of money. These professionals will put in new air filters and will give the unit a cleaning to remove debris from blocking air flow. This increases efficiency and goes a long way toward lowering your monthly energy bill. If you have noticed any unusual noises coming from the unit or seen any part of the unit being blocked by debris, call the Airprompt Heating / Air Conditioning, Inc team local repair service today.

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Facts

• The typical central air conditioning system is a split system, with an outdoor air conditioning, or “compressor bearing unit” and an indoor coil, which is usually installed on top of the furnace in the home.
• Using electricity as its power source, the compressor pumps refrigerant through the system to gather heat and moisture from indoors and remove it from the home.
• Heat and moisture are removed from the home when warm air from inside the home is blown over the cooled indoor coil. The heat in the air transfers to the coil, thereby “cooling” the air.
• The heat that has transferred to the coil is then “pumped” to the exterior of the home, while the cooled air is pumped back inside, helping to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature.
• Central air conditioning can also be provided through a package unit or a heat pump.

Benefits

• Indoor comfort during warm weather – Central air conditioning helps keep your home cool and reduces humidity levels.
• Cleaner air – As your central air conditioning system draws air out of various rooms in the house through return air ducts, the air is pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne particles such as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may remove microscopic pollutants, as well. The filtered air is then routed to air supply duct-work that carries it back to rooms.
• Quieter operation – Because the compressor bearing unit is located outside the home, the indoor noise level from its operation is much lower than that of a free-standing air conditioning unit.

The Performance Climate Changer™ air handler

Chicago, IL May 5, 2010 – It is no longer enough for heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to simply deliver “conditioned air.” That is why today Trane is introducing its Performance Climate Changer™ air handler with cataloged capacities up to 60,000 cfm. The Performance air handler features energy recovery, airflow monitoring, and advanced humidity control options that improve the building environment and better control temperature and humidity, while optimizing performance.

These options include Trane Cool Dry Quiet (CDQ™) desiccant dehumidification wheels, energy recovery wheels, direct-drive plenum fan arrays, and dual-path split dehumidification units. When combined with the existing benefits of low pressure drop, enhanced filtration and optimized casing designed for minimal leakage, the Performance air handler provides unmatched filtration, option flexibility and airflow efficiency. These latest technology advances enable a Performance Climate Changer HVAC system to deliver optimized performance with up to 30 percent fan energy savings compared with the previous generation air-handling units.

“As we become an increasingly global society, the importance of energy and operational efficiency cannot be minimized,” said Gina Cottrell, global airside business leader at Trane. “The innovations of the Performance Climate Changer air handler provide superior performance for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings worldwide as well as increase the comfort and productivity of the people in those buildings.”

Systems utilizing the Performance air handler deliver optimized HVAC performance with measurable energy savings. This air handler can be applied with chilled water systems and control systems in a low-flow, low temperature HVAC system designed to reduce energy consumption by up to 30 percent, while helping to reduce emissions, lower first cost and operating cost, and provide better comfort with lower space humidity.

Facts

• Using electricity as its energy source, heat pumps are used for either the heating or cooling of your home by transferring heat between two reservoirs.
• In the warmer months, the heat pump acts like an air conditioner, removing heat from the air inside your home and transferring it outside.
• During colder months, heat from outdoor air is extracted and transferred to the interior of your home. Believe it or not, even a 32° Fahrenheit day produces enough heat to warm a home using a heat pump.

Benefits

• Year-round, energy-efficient indoor comfort for moderate climates – A central heat pump helps maintain comfortable temperatures inside your home and reduces humidity levels year-round. Homes located in regions with severely cold temperatures may either require supplemental heating or be better served with an air conditioner/furnace combination.
• Cleaner air – As your heat pump system draws air out of various rooms in the house through return air ducts, the air is pulled through an air filter, which removes airborne particles such as dust and lint. Sophisticated filters may remove microscopic pollutants, as well. The filtered air is then routed to air supply duct-work that carries it back to rooms. Whenever the air conditioner is running, this cycle repeats continually, constantly filtering and cleaning the air in your home.
• Quieter operation – Because the compressor-bearing unit of the typical central heat pump system is located outside the home, the indoor noise level from its operation is much lower than that of a free-standing air conditioning unit.

Winter season is upon us.  Call Airprompt Heating / Air Conditioning Inc.  Port Richey, FL