Question 1

How often should HVAC systems be serviced?

Accepted Answer

HVAC systems should be professionally serviced twice per year: once in the spring before cooling season and once in the fall before heating season. Regular maintenance extends equipment life, maintains efficiency, identifies developing problems, and preserves manufacturer warranty coverage.

Question 2

How long does a typical HVAC system last?

Accepted Answer

A well-maintained central air conditioning system typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Furnaces last 15 to 25 years. Heat pumps typically last 12 to 17 years. Boilers can last 20 to 30 years with proper maintenance. Actual lifespan depends on usage patterns, maintenance history, and installation quality.

Question 3

What size HVAC system do I need?

Accepted Answer

System sizing requires a professional Manual J load calculation that considers your home's square footage, insulation levels, window specifications, climate zone, orientation, occupancy, and other factors. An oversized system wastes energy and creates humidity problems; an undersized system cannot maintain comfort.

Question 4

What is a SEER rating?

Accepted Answer

SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) measures the cooling efficiency of an air conditioner or heat pump. Higher SEER ratings indicate greater efficiency. The current federal minimum is 14 to 15 SEER depending on region. High-efficiency systems range from 18 to 26 SEER. The newer SEER2 standard uses updated testing conditions.

Question 5

Should I repair or replace my HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

Consider replacing when repair costs exceed 50 percent of the value of a new system, when the system is more than 15 years old and requiring frequent repairs, when energy bills are consistently rising despite maintenance, or when the system uses R-22 refrigerant which is no longer manufactured.

Licensed HVAC in Salem, OR

HVAC Contractors in Salem, OR

Ace All Climate Engineering LLC

Advantage Heating & Air Conditioning LLC

Battle Creek Heating LLC

Cearley Construction LLC

Central Mechanical LLC

Chs Services INC

Cj Hansen CO INC

Climate Systems Nw LLC

Corey Jay Rico

Day Heating CO

Doug Woodward Heating INC

Evergreen Plumbing And Mechanical LLC

Gagle Enterprises INC

Ganchenko Construction INC

Hajek Heating & Cooling LLC

Jefferson Heating INC

Jet Industries INC

Jet Industries INC

Jsthree LLC

Marion County Facilities Management

Master Temperature Heating & Cooling Jsp Construction LLC

Melton Heating & Air Conditioning INC

Mr Freeze Heating And Air Conditioning LLC

Padillas Heating & Cooling LLC

Photo Electric LLC

Randals Equipment Repair INC

S D Costello INC

Salem Heating & Sheet Metal INC

State Of Oregon Dept Of Admin Services

Steve Schramm

Tg Skyles INC

West Coast Mechanical Group LLC

Wire Smart INC

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