Summer temperatures in the Treasure Valley can reach those sizzling 100 degree days, not to mention all the other 90 degree days that can have you sweltering. An air conditioner is a vital key to help you appreciate and enjoy Idaho’s beautiful summers. McFate’s is equipped and ready to install an air conditioner or heat pump that will keep your popsicles from melting.
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Air conditioners have come a long way when it comes to efficiency. The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating is a measure of how energy efficient an air conditioner is. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficient the air conditioner is. However, even a lower SEER rating can save you money on your energy bill if your system is more than 10 years old. At McFate’s we install air conditioners to meet the minimum industry standard or as high of a SEER rating as our customer desires.
Benefits
The benefits of choosing an air conditioner with a high SEER rating include:
Lower energy bills: Air conditioners with high SEER ratings use less energy than air conditioners with low SEER ratings. This can save you money on your energy bills, especially if you use your air conditioner frequently.
Reduced environmental impact: Air conditioners with high SEER ratings produce fewer greenhouse gasses than air conditioners with low SEER ratings. This is because they use less energy to operate.
Increased home comfort: Air conditioners with high SEER ratings can keep your home more comfortable than air conditioners with low SEER ratings. This is because they can maintain a more consistent temperature throughout your home.
What? It heats … AND it cools?
Yep! A heat pump is made to both heat and cool your house. During the hot months of the year the heat pump acts as an air conditioner to cool your house BUT a heat pump can also heat your house when paired with a furnace in the winter months. Heat Pumps come in EER ratings so the higher the EER rating, the higher efficiency of the unit. (see above for more information on SEER ratings) Most heat pumps are usually paired with an electric furnace or air handler. If natural gas is not available to your home, we strongly recommend you install a Heat Pump with your electric furnace. Your monthly energy bill will benefit greatly.
Benefits of a Heat Pump:
Energy efficiency: Heat pumps are more energy-efficient than traditional heating and cooling systems. This can save you money on your energy bills.
Environmental friendliness: Heat pumps produce fewer greenhouse gasses than traditional heating and cooling systems.
Versatility: Heat pumps can be used to heat and cool your home, which makes them a versatile option.
Do you have a bonus room that is always hot in the summer or cold in the winter? Did you recently construct an addition to your home? Is your house absent of a crawl space or attic space? A ductless system might be the solution for you!
What is a ductless system?
A ductless system is a heat pump that can both heat AND cool your house. These low energy consuming systems use electricity as their energy source.
Ductless systems do not require ductwork. The heating and cooling pours into the room from a mechanism, called a head, that is mounted to the wall. The indoor head is connected to an outdoor heat pump which is the source of the heating and cooling.
Note: some mini-splits have duct work as an installation option
Energy efficiency: Saving a dollar is easy with these systems. They don’t require as much electricity to operate as a traditional central HVAC system. There are various SEER rating options just like the air conditioner and heat pump.
Flexibility: Ductless systems can be installed in homes and businesses that do not have existing ductwork. This makes them a great option for homes with additions, sunrooms, or other areas that are not served by central ductwork.
Zoning: Installation of multiple indoor units in various rooms can allow for zoned temperatures throughout the building. For instance, if you want your bedroom cool at night but want the baby to sleep warm, you can program the indoor units to accommodate each room to preference.
Quiet operation: Ductless systems are quieter than traditional central systems both inside and outside. Most of the time you can’t even hear them running.
Supplemental heating and cooling: Ductless systems are a great solution if you have a room that needs that extra boost to maintain comfort temperature levels.
