Pro Installers for Air Conditioning Installation

27 Feb 2017

Pro Installers for Air Conditioning Installation Daphne, AL

We know how hard it can be to find the right company to hire in doing air conditioning installation Daphne, AL. Why do you have to think too much when you can choose Action Air Conditioning? You can be assured of our professionalism and our skills in handling all of your air conditioning needs.

We have been around for a long time and our main goal is to make sure that you will continue to be happy with the services that we can offer. We like to prove that we are the best choice for your air conditioning needs right now.

Excellent Customer Service

We do air conditioning installation Daphne, AL with heart. We make sure that all of our staff members are not only well skilled in doing installations and repairs, they are dedicated to doing things the right way. They will remain friendly, kind, professional and also clean.

We Give Excellent Warranties

We trust our staff in making sure that air conditioning installation Daphne, AL will be done appropriately. We give excellent warranties that will be hard to find in other companies. Aside from installation, we can also do repairs and maintenance work depending on what your system needs. If in case you are not sure about your unit’s issue, contact our team immediately.

Affordable Prices

We are proud to say that we have very competitive prices especially given the quality of our air conditioning installation Daphne, AL that we can provide for you. You will not regret choosing us for your different needs. You can also double check what our past customers say about our services if you want to be sure.

We have worked hard for many years to keep our customers happy. You can truly see the difference when you hire us for your air conditioning needs.

Proper Insulation

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24 Feb 2017

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Insulation

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning would like to share these Insulation Tips with you. Insulation is a major component of helping you keep your energy cost down as well as the efficiency of your HVAC. An under insulated home can result in your HVAC unit having to run more than needed.

The Correct Form of Insulation

Building insulation can be classified into four general categories: loose fill (cellulose, mineral, or glass fibers); batts (fiberglass, cotton, or various wools); rigid boards (composed of plastic foams or glass fibers); expanding sprays (proprietary systems). Batt and rigid insulation typically come into play during a major restoration that requires replacing walls or when you are installing insulation in unfinished spaces such as attics.

The most common is retrofit for old houses is loose fill because it can reach places where it’s difficult to install other types. It also has the least effect on existing finishes. The National Park Service (NPS) recommends using loose-fill cellulose (recycled newspaper) type that has been treated only with borates as a fire retardant, rather than one treated with ammonium or aluminum sulfate. Insulation treated with sulfates reacts with moisture forming sulfuric acid, which can cause damage to most metals (including copper plumbing and wiring), stone, brick, and wood. Borates are physically and chemically compatible with many existing old-house materials.

How Much Insulation Do You Need

An insulation’s R-value—the material’s thermal resistance or resistance to heat flow—depends on what region of the country you live in and what part of the house you are insulating. The higher the R-value the better the material insulates. R-values range from zero to 40 and more—the smaller value appropriate for warm weather places, such as Alabama, the high value appropriate in chilly climates, such as New York. The Department of Energy has a Web site that shows what the R-value should be for your region.

Where to Install Insulation

This answer will vary from old house to old house. As mentioned, most heat loss is typically through the roof. Since warm air has a tendency to rise and cool air to fall, insulating the attic is the place to start. If the attic is unfinished it should be installed on the floor. If the attic is used as a living space, say a home office or play room, the insulation should be placed between the rafters.

One of the biggest mistakes here is installing insulation without a proper ventilation path between the insulation and the building exterior. Don’t block the soffit, ridge, or gable vents in the roof. This can create moisture problems. The Thermal type should never be placed around old wiring. Have an electrician check to see if the electrical insulation on your wiring is up to code. The National Electrical Code recommends against blown-in or batt insulation around old knob-and-tube wiring, which could prevent heat dissipation from the electrical conductors and start a fire.

Are there alternative green insulation products

There are a number of environmentally friendly products on the market. Blown-in cellulose insulation made from 100 percent recycled newspaper and treated with borates for fire-resistance and protection against insects is labeled by the Environmental Protection Agency for effectiveness against termites, cockroaches, ants, earwigs, and many other insects. This product contains no free formaldehyde, no ammonium sulfate, no fiberglass, and no asbestos.

Another product winning green accolades in the market place is polyisocyanurate, a rigid material that per thickness has a higher R value than batt or blown-in fiberglass, cellulose, and cotton insulation. Polyiso also provides an effective moisture barrier when used with laminated aluminum foil facers in masonry cavity wall applications. This type can be installed between furring strips when the walls in your house need to be replaced altogether. Another green insulation product is cotton insulation made from recycled denim; this product is itch-free and easy to install. It is also treated with borates to keep insects away.

An early insulating material still on the market today is Homasote fiber board, which consists of 100 percent recycled newspaper mixed with a small amount of other ingredients, including paraffin wax as a water repellent and copper metaborate for resistance to fungi, termites, and carpenter ants. It’s a great soundproofer, and although it has an R-value of only 1.2, South Pole explorers in the 1930s and ’40s lined their buildings with it.

We hope these tips help you when deciding on installing new or adding it to your home. If you need a new HVAC system or simply repairs on your current system please call us Action Heating and Air Conditioning at 251 272-5900, one of our trained experts will glad come to your home or office and professionally handle your HVAC system needs.

Air Conditioning Contractors

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20 Feb 2017

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Air Conditioning Contractors for Your Air Conditioning Needs

One thing that you can expect from us at Action Air Conditioning is that as air conditioning contractors, we are going to work on the things that are necessary. If there is a need for your air conditioning unit to be cleaned, we will inform you about it before we can proceed. We do not want to do anything without your approval because we know that this is is something that can cause you to become dissatisfied with our services.

We Can Provide Different Services

The services that we offer as air conditioning contractors are all related to your air conditioning and your HVAC system. We can do repairs, installation and even maintenance. We aim to help you make your HVAC system last longer so that it will still be useful in the years to come. We can give recommendations though if your system has been around for more than 10 years and would need to be changed.

We Give Free Estimates

If you are not sure yet if you should hire us as your air conditioning contractors because you are not sure about the price that you have to pay for our services, you should not worry. We give free estimates depending on what we will find. The moment that we state a price, that is the amount that you have to pay for all the services that we are going to do. There are no hidden charges.

Emergency Services Available

We understand that while you may want us to do a check up on your system when it is the most convenient for you, there are times when you cannot control when your system will suddenly break down. We offer emergency services so we can get your unit working again. We take pride in being air conditioning contractors that you can contact anytime.

Winter Heating Issues

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14 Feb 2017

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There are a few basis problems that can occur that forces you to lose heat in these cold winter months. We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning want to make you aware of these.

Sudden Loss of Heat

The first thing to do is check your power source for an outage or surge issue. It you have not lost power, next check your fuse box to see if you have a blown fuse.

A malfunctioning pilot light or ignition system may also be the issue. If this is the case, you need the help of a professional. This is not something an amateur should try and fix.

Inconsistent Room Temperature

If your house is cold despite your furnace running, there could be a draft that could be causing this problem.

Leaking windows, drafty doors, and poor or damaged insulation are major heat losses.

It may help to have an audit conducted by your utility company if available.

There could also be an unbalanced air flow problem. This may simply be corrected by adjusting your vents. But most of the time this is the problem because your coils or filters are dirty.

You should schedule routine air filter inspection with your HVAC professional. They can also provide routine vacuuming of your registers and returns.

Cycling Heat

A clogged, dirty filter or blower can cause inadequate air flow. This may cause your furnace to click on and off frequently at it shuts off after heating up too quickly.

A faulty thermostat can also cause this issue. If you do not know your furnace components, have home heating experts inspect your furnace and resolve the issue of unwanted heat cycling.

Carbon Monoxide

This is a major risk to a homeowner. It is odorless, colorless, and tasteless.

If you have a gas furnace over 10 years old, there is a higher risk of having a rusted heat exchanger. Tiny cracks in the heat exchange can leak carbon monoxide. It would be advisable to install a carbon monoxide detector for you and your family’s safety.

You should have a HVAC professional inspect your furnace for potential carbon monoxide leaks.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning have been serving the Mobile and Baldwin Counties area since 1997. Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help with your heating concerns.

Buying a New Furnace

06 Feb 2017

Buying a New Furnace

When winter rolls around one of the most important things is insuring you heating system is working well. That is why when you go to buy a furnace it is important that you take the time to learn about the different options available to you. Characteristics of your new furnace, such as efficiency, size, and type, all have implications on the amount of money you are going to spend to operate the unit during the peak heating season, as well as how long your system is going to perform at peak levels.

For example, you should always go with the most efficient furnace that you can afford. Furnace efficiency is a measurement of how much of the energy put into a furnace is converted into heating power for your home — measured in AFUE (the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency)

Minimum-efficiency furnaces must reach 80 percent AFUE in order to comply with regulations. At the other end of the spectrum, the iQ Drive® modulating gas furnace reaches 97 percent AFUE. With the iQ Drive gas furnace, only 3 percent of the energy you put into the unit escapes up the flue. Essentially, you are using less natural gas to heat your home, which can lower your monthly utility costs.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning would like to mention several additional things to keep in mind when purchasing a new home furnace.

System Type

Central heating and cooling systems can be laid out two different ways. You can have either a split system or a packaged system.

Split systems are what people commonly associate with heating and air conditioning — comprised of a condensing unit, furnace and coil that sit on top of your furnace. However, many people who don’t have basements, crawl spaces and attics have to choose a system that can provide the same heating and cooling capabilities of a split system without having to find the room for a cumbersome indoor component. If this is the case in your home, you may want to explore your packaged system options.

Fuel Source

You can choose between gas, electric or oil heating.

A most economical solution is the electric-powered heat pump. These systems transfer heat from one air stream to another — using less electricity. They also act as an air conditioner during the summer. So, for some homeowners, a heat pump can meet all heating and cooling demands,

Zoning Systems

Different parts of your home may get hotter or colder faster depending on a number of construction and location factors. If your thermostat is located near one of these areas, you could experience hot and cold spots throughout your home, or you could be using more energy than necessary to keep your home at a set temperature.

A zoning system helps solve both of these problems. These systems divide your home into groups called “zones.” Each zone is controlled by a separate thermostat. Additionally, dampers within your ducts can open or shut off access to different zones in order to even out temperatures throughout your home and make sure you are using just the right amount of energy to keep your home comfortable.

Indoor Air Quality

If you have a furnace in your home, you most likely have a furnace blower that distributes heated and conditioned air throughout your home. Inside your ducts, you could have additional indoor air quality systems that help generate clean air for your home.

Variable Speed Blowers

There are two types of furnace blowers — the variable-speed blower and the fixed-speed blower.

Variable-speed blowers can be beneficial if you want premium home comfort. Variable-speed blowers are able to do just what the name implies — vary the speed of your blower as it distributes air through your home. This means the air being distributed through your home can be a more consistent temperature and the unit will operate quietly.

Installation Quality

Heating systems are complicated — meaning not just anyone is going to be able to install a heating system in your home. If you are investing in an efficient system, you should be able to expect the rated efficiency and a poorly installed unit may not be performing at its efficiency potential.

Furnace Pricing

Although the actual furnace will comprise the main chunk of your installation costs, there are other things that need to be taken into consideration when budgeting for a new furnace.

Other costs associated with furnace installation include: the size of the unit, additional fixes that may need to be made to the air distribution system, the costs of labor, indoor air quality features, and more.

Correct Sizing

Having a correctly sized system is important for overall home comfort. Although a bigger furnace is going to be more expensive, you don’t really have a choice in the matter.

When your contractor comes to your home to give you a quote, they should perform a Manual J load calculation to find out the system size you need (measured in BTUs or tons). This calculation takes your entire home into account — from square footage to window efficiency.

Warranty

Most furnaces come with a 10-Year Limited Parts Warranty. This normally covers the cost of parts if the unit were to require repair within the 10-year period.

The cost of labor and refrigerant are not included. Be sure and ask your contractor if they offer a labor warranty.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hopes this information was helpful. If you are looking to purchase a new furnace, please allow us to give you a free estimate. We have been installing furnaces in the Mobile and Baldwin County areas since 1997.

If you have any questions any one of trained professionals can gladly answer them for you.

Please call us at 251 272-5900 if we can help.

HVAC Repairs – Done By The Right Team

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28 Jan 2017

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Perhaps you have realized that you need HVAC repairs soon but you do not know where to start. Some people put off having their HVAC systems repaired as long as the system still works but how can you be comfortable at home or in the office with an HVAC system that may break down anytime? You do not need to wait for a long period of time to get what you deserve. You can contact us at Action Air Conditioning and we can assure you that HVAC repairs will be easier to accomplish.

Residential and Commercial Services

Whether the HVAC repairs are in your home or in your office, no need to worry because our professional team are highly knowledgeable about both. Aside from repairs, they are also aware of how the HVAC system can be installed correctly and how your system can be maintained so that they will last for a long period of time. We can assure you that our professional team constantly undergo training to ensure that they are updated with all the new tips and techniques that can help maintain your HVAC system well. We are competitively priced as well so even if you check with others, we are one of the best companies that can offer the different services you need.

We Have Special Offers

We understand that there are times when you would like to save up a bit so that you can spend your money on things that you find equally important. No need to worry because we have special offers available that are not only limited to HVAC repairs. Our specials may include the installation of other items that can make your home even more comfortable than before so contact us now to find out more.

Air Conditioning Repairs By The Right Company

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23 Jan 2017

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What is your ultimate goal? Is it to make sure that you will have a comfortable home? In order to achieve this, you should hire the right company that can provide air conditioning repairs whenever you feel that there is something wrong with your system. There are times when having your system repaired is evident because your air conditioning system is not working as well as it should but there are also times when you will just be surprised because your air conditioner has already broken down.

The search for the right company to do air conditioning repairs is not always easy. First and foremost, you have to look at the different listings online and some of them may offer similar services. You do not have to worry anymore because we at Action Air Conditioning will make sure that we will give you the services that you are searching for.

Our Professional Team

We have a professional team who are not only adept at doing air conditioning repairs but are experts at doing it. Aside from repairs, they also take control of maintaining your air conditioning system. If you need to install a new system at your very own home, we will be more than willing to do it for you. We are focused on helping you achieve your goal which is to have a comfortable home.

We Work Well

We can assure you that aside from the air conditioning repairs that we can provide, we make sure that we only give consistent and quality services. We will not be serving people for 20 years if we have not managed to get their trust. We are proud to say that a lot of our new customers have been acquired because we have been recommended to them by our past clients.

Air Conditioning Installation Daphne, AL – Getting The Best Service

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15 Jan 2017

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We understand that you are searching for the right company that can provide air conditioning installation Daphne, AL. The company will be in charge of checking and giving the services that your air conditioning system truly deserves. If you are still having a hard time searching, you should not get stressed anymore because we at Action Heating & Air Conditioning are determined to make sure that you will only get the best that you deserve.

Your Residential Home Air Conditioning

If your main concern is your residential home and how you will push through with air conditioning installation Daphne, AL, we can assure you that we would like to assure you of the services that we can provide. Whether your home is newly constructed or if it is a home that has been built for a long time, it will not matter because our main goal is to just do our best.

Air Conditioning Commercial Services Available Too

When it comes to commercial air conditioning installation Daphne, AL, we can assure you that we have professional staff members who have undergone proper training to provide the services that you want. Aside from the installation, we can also provide air conditioning repairs and maintenance. We can also do duct work and zoning. We will be more than willing to check the quality of your air indoors to ensure that all of the employees that are working for you are always in perfect health.

It is evident that we offer more than the usual air conditioning installation Daphne, AL. We will always try out best to provide all of your needs and services so that you will get the best comfort possible whether you are at home or you are in the office.

Choosing Air Conditioning Contractors Correctly

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09 Jan 2017

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What do you look for when you are searching for air conditioning contractors? Are you searching for people who have been serving people for a long time? Perhaps you would like to base your choice on the recommendations of people that you know. Checking the reviews of people who have hired certain contractors before can be helpful as well.

Action Air Conditioning Contractors

We at Action Air Conditioning are always willing to make sure that we will provide the services that you need. Our air conditioning contractors have undergone several types of training to be knowledgeable about the different situations and scenarios that they may encounter. We do not only provide air conditioning repairs, we are also in charge of indoor air quality, duct work and zoning. No matter what type of service you need, we can provide it for you.

How We Do Our Job

We are very keen on showing our integrity through our actions and the choices that we make. We make sure that our customers will only get quality services. We have a team that is always undergoing training so that your expectations will always be reached. Our air conditioning contractors are adept not only in doing repairs but also in doing maintenance and installation of air conditioners and full HVAC systems.

We are highly respectful of you, our customers. We will make sure to contact you ahead of time so that we can confirm the appointments that we have set beforehand. We would like you to understand and know how much you need to pay for even before our air conditioning contractors arrive at your own home. We will be upfront about the fees that you have to pay. What we tell you is what you have to pay for. There are no hidden charges.

HVAC Repairs – What Your Home Needs

02 Jan 2017

Winter has arrived and you may need HVAC repairs because the first time you turned on your heater it only blew out cold air. We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning have been helping people just like you when issues like this occur. We have been offering service in Mobile and Baldwin Counties since 1997. If you need HVAC repairs, we are here 7 days a week to help get your home warm and cozy.

There are several reasons why your heating system is not starting. Here are some tips that may help safe you having to call us to your home.

The Thermostat – Your Thermostat may not be reading properly, therefore preventing your heater from coming on. Try raising the thermostat 5 degrees and see if your heater kicks on.
The Power Source– A blown fuse or a tripped breaker in your main electrical panel could be the reason your furnace won’t ignite.
The Heater Motor– Your heater motor may be overloaded. Keep it off for half an hour, then press the reset button. You may need to repeat this more than once.
The Ignitor– If you have a furnace with a hot surface ignitor, look for a blinking indicator light, which could mean the ignitor is in the lockout mode. Rest it by turning the power switch off then on. If the heater still will not ignite, the ignitor may be damaged and require replacement.

We at Action Heating and Air Conditioning hope that this information was helpful. Please remember we are open 365 days a year to help when you have heating system repairs need as well as air conditioning repairs.

All of our technicians are highly trained and qualified to address any HVAC repairs you may be having. We also offer free estimates when you are considering a new HVAC system.

Please call us at 251 272-5900 any time we can help. You are also welcome to visit our website at www.callaction.net to learn more about us and all the services we offer.