Category: Cooling

You may have heard this saying by Zig Ziglar: You cannot make it as a wandering generality. You must become a meaningful specific. It may not say exactly what we are thinking but it’s close enough.
Service is king in this industry and one of the ways we can serve our customers best is by not being generalists. We want to carry products that we trust and stand by, and products we know inside and out. By specializing and having a specific product line we can insure that we know every detail about the York Product line, and that is good news for the consumer.
We also offer Trane, Lennox, and other products that we are equally product to offer to you.
It is rare when a business puts service as its highest aim, but that is our aim. We want to serve our customers and we are proud to carry all of our various products.
For instance, York has been in the business for 130 years, and that may be even more rare. Partnering with a company like that instills confidence and you can trust they are staying at the forefront of technology and are leaders in the industry.Johnson Controls manufactures all York products and they are in the fortune 25 companies and understand quality control in their product line. They are the only HVAC manufacturer than can boast 100% assembled in the U.S. factories.
We are proud to partner with each of the listed companies. If you have any questions about comparing product lines, we would love to sit down and talk with you about your needs commercial or residential. We can help you make the right decision.
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MERV is short for Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value. Every air filter has a rating like this that tells you how well it will filter the air passing through it. When you are comparing lower MERV rated filters to those of a higher rating the difference is clear. Literally, it is clear. If you can see your hand on the other side of a new filter do you think it is capturing most of the dust particles or very few? Very few is the correct answer. The higher MERV rated filters are often white in color and have the texture of fabric. They are engineered to still let air pass through efficiently, yet they capture much greater amounts of dust particles.
The higher the MERV rating will not necessarily require more frequent filter replacement. Most high MERVrated filters recommend they be replaced every 3-6 months in comparison to the lower MERV rated filters that recommend and average of 2-3 months between replacing. According to Nordic Pure, a air filter manufacturer,  MERV 12 rating represents the best balance between airborne particulate removal of dust, pollen, airborne pathogens, etc. and overall HVAC system efficiency. You do not have to go the high in MERV rating to enjoy good air quality. Read the chart on every filter you consider for information on what types of particles they are able to capture.
Here is the decision you will have to make, how important is the air quality in my home to me? Higher MERV rated filters work a whole lot better and they cost a little more. The lower MERV rated filters will cost less but will allow much more dust and other particles into your home. Here is a link with a MERV Chart that shows what particles get filtered at different MERV ratings. Take a look at it and call us with your questions regarding your air filter. We would be glad to make recommendations.
Cleaning or replacing your air conditioning filter at the recommended intervals ensures your air conditioning system is always operating at peak efficiency and delivering cleaner air. Typically filters should be washed or replaced every 1 to 3 months.
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When you are cooling your home, your HVAC system draws in warmer air and passes it through a chilled coil. As the warmer air cools it is also being dehumidified which causes condensation. As the air cools, water vapor can build up on the piping on the inside of your system. Mold loves places that have two specific features: wet and dark environments. When you combine wet and dark you get a place where mold can grow. VanKleef Heating and Air Conditioning has partnered with York, Lennox, Trane, and more products and they have a solution to the possible problem of mold growth UV light.
Here’s how it works: all living things are composed of DNA, and UV light destroys DNA by going after the nucleic acids. When exposed to UV light, nucleic acid bonds break and this kills the spores. Not only does UV take care of but it will work on bacteria and viruses in the same way by going after the DNA. UV helps you have safer air to breathe, but it also promotes your overall system efficiency. (A thin buildup of pollutants on your system’s indoor coil, just two-thousandths of an inch thick, can reduce airflow by as much as 9 percent, according to York HVAC – Johnson Controls.)
Here are some common health issues associated with airborne impurities like mold spores, viruses, and bacteria:

• sinusitis
• upper respiratory issues
• ear and throat infections
• nose and throat irritations
• frequent runny nose and congestion
• memory lapse
• headaches
• lethargy

If you think you may have mold growth inside your HVAC system, we can test it by removing the cover of your cooling coil compartment and visually inspect for the presence of mold. If mold is present you will want to have the coil compartment cleaned and will want to seriously consider having a UV light system installed. Remember that the mold spores, bacteria, and viruses can not be seen with the naked eye, but UV light will kill them all. You can buy test kits that will tell you if mold spores are present in your indoor air. Not all of them are accurate so a visual inspection of your cooling coil would be more advised.

So here is the dilemma. When should you consider replacement over repairing your current HVAC equipment? The good news is there are measurable tools that VanKleef Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has come up with to help you gauge what is best for you. There are eight key things you should consider.
The age of the system and any current repair costs should be factored. When you are looking at your repairs you can narrow your focus to the most recent five years to determine what you have spent and the frequency of problems. You may have recently moved into your home and have a warranty on the HVAC system that can be utilized. We can help you determine how you should leverage any warranties you currently have for your home’s heating and cooling system. If your system is older, the odds are that the efficiency ratings are pretty low. When you compare older system SEER and AFUE ratings to new YORK brand HVAC systems, the technology gap is significant. New systems have much higher efficiency ratings and can make a huge impact on your monthly savings in comparison to your older HVAC system. You also want to look at what type of refrigerant your current system uses and whether the cost of continued future servicing makes financial sense.
The Top 8

1. Age of your HVAC system
2. Cost of repair
3. Under warranty
4. Number of recent repairs
5. Your system’s energy efficiency rating outdoor (SEER)
6. Your system’s energy efficiency rating indoor (AFUE)
7. Refrigerant type
8. Years expected to be in home

We have created an easy worksheet that you can download and fill out. Weighing all eight factors will help you know which decision would be best. If you are a homeowner who is not familiar with your HVAC system, and you need help determining the age, SEER, AFUE, or the refrigerant type of your system, give us a call. We would be glad to assist you. We can assist you in filling out the worksheet and help you determine your overall score. Always keep in mind that we offer free estimates on new systems and we offer financing. Thank you for choosing VanKleef Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. and we look forward to serving you in the future.