Archive for August, 2012

A Geothermal Question from Gaithersburg: How Does Geothermal Heating and Cooling Work?

Monday, August 27th, 2012

Geothermal heating and cooling is a very energy-efficient way to keep your indoor space warm in winter and cool during summer.  As a geothermal company in Gaithersburg, Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating can help you understand exactly how geothermal heating and cooling works.

Geothermal systems are made up of a geothermal heat pump and a series of pipes called a geothermal loop system that is placed underground.  The geothermal heat pump moves the liquid through the loop system and into or out of the building.

During the heating process, heat is absorbed from the ground via the loop system and the heat pump transfers that heat to the air circulating in your duct work.  In this instance, the liquid circulating through the loops is colder than the ground that surrounds it, which allows the liquid to absorb energy in the form of heat from the earth.  The liquid is then pumped through the heat pump and it is used to heat the air.

During the cooling process, the reverse happens.  In the summer, the liquid circulating in the loop is warmer than the ground which surrounds it, allowing the liquid to absorb the cooler temperatures found just underground.  The heat pump then uses the cooled liquid to cool the air and circulate it in your home.

Let the geothermal experts at Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating walk you through the geothermal process, and help you determine if a geothermal heating and cooling system is the right option for you.

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Air Conditioning Question from Germantown: Why Install a Ductless Air Conditioner?

Monday, August 20th, 2012

If you are in the market for a new AC system, ductless air conditioners are a great option.  The benefits of ductless air conditioning systems are many, and the AC experts at Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating want to help you understand these benefits.

Benefits of Ductless Air Conditioning Systems

Ductless air conditioners offer flexible zoning options, high energy efficiency, a variety of design options, and reduced operating noise.

Easy zoning capability allows you to individually maintain temperatures in zones throughout a building. The outdoor compressor unit connects to multiple indoor air handling units.  Each of the indoor units can be placed in different sections or rooms of a building, allowing for each specific zone to have its own unique temperature settings.

By utilizing a zone control system, ductless air conditioners can make your cooling practices more energy efficient.  Run the air conditioning only in rooms which are in use, rather than cooling an entire building in which only one or two rooms may be occupied.  Unnecessary cooling of unused spaces accounts for a lot of energy waste, and by eliminating this you can save not only energy but money as well.  Without the use of duct systems, which can be quite inefficient if they are not maintained, you eliminate the heat loss associated with them and can save even more energy.

Indoor air handling units on ductless air conditioning systems can be installed in a variety of places and this can make them easier to incorporate into any given room’s design.  They can use inconspicuous covers or be mounted flush to the ceiling or wall to avoid being an eyesore.

The noisiest components of a ductless AC system are kept outside, and there is no air being forced through ductwork.  This means that the indoor units are quieter, using a nearly silent evaporator and fan to blow the cooled air, and thus offering a cooled space without the noise associated with other types of air conditioners.

Ductless systems not only cool the air, they can heat it as well.  This means that with the installation of one single system, you are able to enjoy year-round indoor comfort.  You don’t have to worry about installing an additional heating system.

The AC technicians at Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating work with ductless air conditioners every day and can help you with your ductless AC installation in a quick and efficient manner. If you’re in the Germantown area and need AC service, call Tuckers today at 301-670-0034!

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Tuckers Recieves the Bryant® Medal of Excellence

Friday, August 17th, 2012

We are very pleased to be a part of the Bryant® Medal of Excellence program. at Tuckers Air Conditioning and Heating we are committed to providing the best service to our clients. Our employees are hired for their skills and customer service and we only work with the best equipment. We provide many services including heating and cooling installation, maintenance and repair.

Bryant Excellence | Gaithersburg | Tuckers Air Conditioning and Heating

“The Bryant® Medal of Excellence (MOE) program rewards dealers who do Whatever It Takes to ensure customer satisfaction while improving their overall business and excelling in their marketplace.

Each MOE winner has displayed a strong commitment to providing quality products and services while ensuring that their customers are completely satisfied.”

Tuckers Air Conditioning and Heating proudly serves the air conditioning needs of Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda and the surrounding area. We offer AC, heating, geothermal and air quality services.

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Things to Consider Before Choosing Geothermal in Bethesda

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Geothermal heating and cooling systems are a wonderful option for both heating and air conditioning indoor spaces, and they offer a significant amount of energy savings throughout their long lifespan.  As a licensed geothermal company in Bethesda, Tuckers Air Conditioning and Heating wants to help you understand what things to consider before choosing a geothermal system so that you are well-prepared to take the next step in the process.

Before Choosing A Geothermal System, Consider This:

Some specific information about the geothermal system that you purchase and your building, landscaping and land will be important factors in choosing a geothermal system.

  • Heat Transfer Rates are directly affected by the soil type and presence of rock in your land.  Some soils conduct heat quite well while others do not.  If heat transfer levels are high for your area less piping will need to be installed in order to get the geothermal process done properly.
  • Rocky Soil:  The type of ground loop system that is used will be determined by the amount of rock in the soil.  Large amounts of rock can actually result in the need for a vertical loop system rather than a horizontal loop system.
  • Water Source Loop Systems Save Money.  A water source loop system can also be a great option.  Instead of digging holes and placing pipes underground, the piping of the loop system can be placed in a body of water such as a lake or pond and sometimes even with some groundwater sources.
  • Land: If you have lots of land you are well on your way to saving more money.  Unobstructed landscapes can mean a wider variety of options on the type of loop system which is installed.

Contact Tuckers Air Conditioning and Heating today for more information about geothermal heating and cooling installation in Bethesda and the surrounding areas!

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Why Get an Extended Warranty on Your AC?

Monday, August 6th, 2012

Air conditioning manufacturers tend to offer general warranties on all parts of an air conditioner which they manufacture for one year.  Beyond that and the warranty must be purchased through the air conditioning company that installed the air conditioning system.  Extended warranties normally cover somewhere in the neighborhood of ten years, and often include labor for work performed during that time.  At Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating, we have taken that idea one step further with our industry leading 15 year parts and labor warranty.

Having an extended warranty on an AC system is a form of insurance against something happening which could cost you way more in repairs or replacements than the initial warranty cost was.  Some important things to keep in mind are: understanding how the specific warranty works, learning what your part of the deal is, and knowing the terms of coverage.  At Tuckers we want you to understand exactly what you are getting with our extended warranty.

Tuckers 15 Year Part and Labor Extended Warranty

Tuckers Air Conditioning has done something ground-breaking.  We are the only contractor to offer not only ten years, but a full fifteen year part and labor warranty on air conditioning systems that we install which utilize our annual maintenance plan.  Considering that most air conditioning systems last anywhere from 12-15 years this is quite rare in the air conditioning industry.  This includes a lifetime unit replacement should a compressor or heat exchanger fail.

Tuckers 5 Year Part and Labor Warranty on Service Repairs

Additionally we offer a 5 year part and labor warranty on service repairs which we perform, which compares to other contractors one year part warranty.  We are this confident in our air conditioning technicians and their quality work performing all sorts of air conditioning services such as annual AC maintenance.

In addition to this we offer competitive prices on all of our high quality AC services, and this in conjunction with our two warranty options for clients mean that your new air conditioner is in good hands from day one, and you are set up to have an efficiently operating air conditioning system through its whole life.

Contact Tuckers Air Conditioning & Heating and work with a Gaithersburg air conditioning company that really knows how to provide quality air conditioner service to its valued customers through competitive prices, top-notch warranties and skilled work.

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