In Arizona having a functional ac unit is required for survival. Home owners simply cannot with stand the Phoenix summer without a working air conditioning system. As Valley residents know running your air conditioner is not cheap and with increasing energy costs more Phoenix homeowners are looking to reduce energy costs. One of the most effective ways to reduce your energy bills is to replace an old ac unit with a new air conditioning units. Newer model air conditioners are more energy efficient and more dependable than ever. Here are some of the basics to consider when preparing to install a new air conditioning unit or system.

When considering the purchase of a new AC unit there are a few items that you should consider. You first want to make sure you get the right size air conditioner unit for your Phoenix home. If you get a new ac unit that is too big it will turn on and off too often causing higher usage of energy during turn on. If you get new air conditioner that is too small your unit will run too long causing excess energy use. In many cases contractors will try to sell you units that are too large, saying that you need this type of ac unit in the heat of Phoenix.

Additionally you want to get a new air conditioner unit that has a high-efficiency rating. Air condition efficiency is rated by by the Seasonal Efficiency Energy Rating (SEER). The federal government requires a SEER rating of at least 13 for all new a/c units. The higher the number, the better, so you should be looking at ac units with a rating of 13 or higher. A new ac unit in the 14 to 16 range will offer unmatched cooling capacity, better energy efficiency, and is typically accompanied with a longer warranty.

At Deer Valley Mechanical we understand that making a decision to purchase a new air conditioning unit for your Arizona home is not an easy decision. You will certain consider all the items mentioned above and the price of the new air conditioner. In making these decision it can be easy to underestimate the importance of your Phoenix air conditioning contractor.

It is important to get an a/c contractor that can recommend and install the proper air conditioning unit for your home. Using an Arizona based contractor is also very important as they will have a better understanding of Phoenix weather conditions. We at Deer Valley Mechanical have the experience and trusted service that you can depend on to get the job done right the first time.