Frequently Asked
Questions
Q: Is a bigger furnace or air
conditioner better?
A: No it is not. Bigger is not always better in the HVAC industry. A
larger air conditioner uses more electricity and costs more to
purchase, install and upkeep. A properly sized unit will provide the
most efficient energy use and most comfort in your home. When buying
a home comfort system, selecting the right size is crucial. For
instance, an air conditioner that is too large will cool your home
quickly but you still may not feel comfortable. It will satisfy the
thermostat before it can remove sufficient moisture from the air.
However, a system that is too small just cannot get the job done. We
can help you determine the right size system for your home comfort
needs.
Q: How Often should I change my filters?
A: Check filters every two months and replace as needed.
Q: I would like to upgrade to a new high efficiency furnace or
air conditioner. Do you offer financing?
A: Yes we offer financing for all types of situations call
Buckmaster's to ask about your specific needs.
Q: I like to keep my house very cool in the summer would a new
unit help with costs?
A: If you have a 15 year old unit it could be as little as 6 SEER.
Most people set their thermostat around 78 degrees in the summer to
save costs and with a new American Standard high efficiency air
conditioner you could save as much as $600 per summer on a typical 4
ton unit while having your thermostat set a few degrees colder.
Q: What are the benefits of a programmable thermostat?
A: A Programmable thermostat is programmed for when you leave your
house and then return home. The thermostat turns of the furnace
during the hours you are not home so that energy is not used to keep
the house warm while you are at work. The thermostat will then turn
back on 30 minutes before you come home so your house is at the
perfect temperature when you are home. These thermostats save up to
15% on your energy bills during the winter and 10% in the summer.
Q: Why are furnaces and air conditioners so noisy?
A: They are not noisy if you install new American Standard
components in your system. Old units were not built with the quality
materials that are used today. American Standard also installs
sound insulators on the compressor as well as a weather guard top
that not only reduces noise but increases the life of the unit by
not letting debris get into the system.
Q: When I am on vacation should I turn off my furnace to save
energy?
A: Common settings are 85 degrees in the summer if you have air
conditioning and 60 in the winter if you will be gone for a couple
of days. These settings will keep most plants alive and will keep
pipes from freezing and bursting in the winter.
Q: Do I run any risk by accepting the lowest bid?
A: YES! If a bid comes in 5-10% lower than other companies it is
because they are using inferior products, do not do a quality
installation or are leaving something out of their bid. Many
companies will not pay for permits or schedule the inspector to come
to your house. Buckmaster's does all the work for you, you just need
to relax and enjoy the comfort and energy efficiency of your new
system
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