Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Installation’

How to Make Sure Your AC Installation Goes Smoothly

Monday, April 3rd, 2023
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Air conditioner installations can take a full day, sometimes more than that. So how do you make sure the entire process goes as smoothly as possible so you don’t end up with a headache in the end?

AC installation in Chevy Chase, MD doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck. Here’s a list of things you can do right from the start to make sure you have a clean, easy installation process.

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Understanding What AC Efficiency Ratings Really Mean

Monday, May 18th, 2020
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If you’re reading this, it’s probably because you have plans to purchase a new central air conditioning system before the summer heat arrives. A good plan, especially if your current AC has shown signs its useful days are done and an AC repair in Frederick, MD won’t keep it running effectively.

But you came to this post seeking answers to a specific question you have about buying a new air conditioning system: “What do these efficiency numbers all mean?” For example, “What is SEER? Is higher or lower better? Is SEER 15 ‘good’? And what’s this EER thing? Please help, I can’t sleep at night!”

No problem—that’s what we’re here for. When it comes to making the actual selection and installation of a new air conditioning system, you’ll need our professional technicians on the job. For the moment, we can give you a basic rundown on SEER and EER and what to look for.

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Tuckers Turns 25 Years Old This Month!

Thursday, May 7th, 2020
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We are celebrating twenty-five years in business this May—that’s a quarter of a century helping homeowners and business owners in the area with heating, air conditioning, and plumbing that goes beyond expectations.

To celebrate this anniversary and show our gratitude to our customers for being an amazing part of the Tuckers’ community, we’re taking 13% OFF and giving you a 12-Year Pars & Labor Guarantee for any Daikin FIT installation through May 31st, 2020.

Call us for more details and to learn about the many benefits of a Daikin FIT compact HVAC unit.

Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing serves Washington D.C., Montgomery, and Frederick Counties. Talk with a team member about our anniversary promotion.

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Yes, An Air Conditioning System Can Be Too Powerful

Monday, August 26th, 2019

During an air conditioning system installation, one of the vital steps our HVAC professionals take is to size the new AC. This doesn’t have anything to do with the physical space the unit takes up. It’s about the cooling capacity of the new system. It’s important for an air conditioner to have the right cooling capacity (i.e. “size”) to match the cooling requirements of the house. It must be neither undersized or oversized.

It’s simple to understand why an undersized air conditioner is bad news. An AC that doesn’t have enough cooling capacity to keep up with the comfort needs of a house will run constantly and still not be able to provide sufficient comfort.

It’s tougher to understand how an air conditioner can be too powerful. After all, why not err on the side of too much cooling? The house may need the extra power in an emergency, and at other times the AC can be turned down.

The truth is that an air conditioner that’s too powerful causes as many problems as one that’s underpowered.

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Is It Too Late in Summer to Get a New Air Conditioner?

Monday, July 15th, 2019

July is when the peak heat of summer arrives. But that doesn’t mean everything immediately cools down in August and September. This means it’s certainly not too late to have a new air conditioning system installation in Frederick, MD to replace an AC that isn’t handling the heat.

In fact, it’s never too late at any time of the year to have a new AC. Many people choose to have new air conditioning installation in the fall, when it’s easy to schedule the service and they don’t need to worry about going without cooling for a few hours. And if an old air conditioning system is dying, then the right time to have a new one installed is now. The only time when it’s “too late” is when you wait, since it puts you at a higher risk of getting trapped with a completely busted AC.

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How Important Is Efficiency for a New AC Installation?

Monday, June 3rd, 2019
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Efficiency in an air conditioner is a simple concept to describe—but it’s far less simple to explain when it comes to how efficiency affects your overall choice of system for an AC installation in Frederick, MD. The details of air conditioner efficiencies can get complex.

But the simple part first: the efficiency of an air conditioner is how well it converts the incoming power (electricity) into outgoing cool air. The more efficient the AC, the less electricity goes to waste in the process of removing heat from a space’s air to cool it.

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Options If You Need a New AC Before Summer

Monday, April 22nd, 2019
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Is your home ready for the first true day of summer heat—whenever that may be? We can help see that your current system is in top shape with routine maintenance or air conditioning repair in Rockville, MD.

But repairs and maintenance may no longer be enough. This spring might be when you replace an aging AC that drains too much power and costs too much in repairs. If it looks like it’s time for a new AC (and our technicians can always help you make this choice if you’re unsure), you have several options for a new unit.

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What Happens if Your Air Conditioner is the Wrong Size

Monday, June 6th, 2016

Just because an air conditioner can physically fit into a space in your home, doesn’t mean that it’s actually sized properly to service it. The size of an air conditioner has a big effect on how efficient it is, along with a lot of other factors. If you install an air conditioner that is not sized properly for your home, you are setting yourself up for a whole range of problems down the road. Let’s take a look at what happens if your air conditioner is not properly sized.

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Should I Replace My Air Conditioner?

Monday, March 14th, 2016

The days are already starting to get warmer, and summer is not far off. Now is the time to get your home ready for the warmest months of the year, and part of that is making sure that your air conditioning system is up to the task. If it isn’t, it’s best that you replace it now. You don’t want your AC breaking down on you in the middle of a hot summer day, after all. Read on to find out whether or not you should replace your air conditioner this spring.

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3 Things to Consider With a New Air Conditioner

Friday, June 6th, 2014

No one wants to consider buying a new air conditioner, but sooner or later, your old unit is bound to give up the ghost. You can delay the day with regular maintenance and similar care, however, and when the time arrives to install a new system, you can apply that same thoughtfulness in selecting a new model. When it comes to air conditioning installation, Bethesda, MD residents have a number of professional services they can count on for good advice.  Here are 3 things to consider with a new air conditioner, things you should be sure and discuss with your technician beforehand.

  • SEER Rating. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it measures how efficient your system is. The higher the rating, the more energy your system will apply directly to cooling your home. Ideally, you should pick up a system with a SEER rating higher than your existing system, and in any case you should select the most efficient system within your budget.
  • Power load. Every air conditioning unit is designed to support a certain power load, which needs to match your space precisely. Too little power and the AC won’t cool your home. Too much and it will cycle on and off rapidly, costing you energy and unnecessary strain in the process. You need a system that is balanced against the square footage in your home, as well as other factors like insulation and sunlight exposure. Proper calculations on this front could save you hundreds of dollars a year in saved energy.
  • Upgrades. A new system is an ideal time to add energy-saving upgrades to your system, such as zone control systems that let you shut of cool air to parts of the house you aren’t using.

You need to consider things like these in relation to your budget and to the needs of your home. If you’re looking for a reliable partner to help guide you through your new air conditioning installation in Bethesda, MD, you have an ideal service in Tuckers Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing. We have the skills and experience to help you right sand install the right system for you, so give us a call today!

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