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Understanding SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios
American Standard Air Conditioning Units / Atlanta Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratios What does SEER Mean? In HVAC terms, SEER stands for “Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio.” SEER ratios generally should range between 10.00 SEER to 20.00 SEER, the higher the number the better. (In the old days, 10.00 was considered good, but units have improved.) Today,…
Read MoreSummer Indoor Air Quality Tips – Decatur, Georgia
Summer indoor air quality is important, and there are many basic indoor air quality tips relevant to Decatur and beyond. Most tips are things that supplement the work that your air conditioning system does to clean and cool air, and are very much common sense approaches. Air Quality Tip: Change Your AC Filter / Do…
Read MoreAir Conditioning Summer Tips
Air conditioning is often said to be everyone’s closest summertime pal. For air conditioners in Atlanta and the Southeast, this is probably true! The entire culture of the South and much of the nation changed with the advent of air conditioning in the very early 20th Century. Good or bad, air conditioning is important, and…
Read MoreGreat offer on a New American Standard Air Conditioning System
American Standard Atlanta Offer Empire Heating and Air Conditioning is teaming up with American Standard to discount one of their top-notch 16 SEER Platinum XM air conditioning systems. We’ve negotiated special pricing on the remaining Atlanta inventory PLUS you can choose 60 months financing at 0% interest or take a $500 instant rebate. You must…
Read MoreHow cool will my air conditioning system keep my house?
Air Conditioning Size Explained The International Energy Conservation Code recommends sizing HVAC systems to maintain 75 degrees indoors while it is 92 degree outdoors. The recommendation is under normal operating conditions for the greater Atlanta area. That is the textbook answer. Load Calculations to help determine Air Conditioning Size Performing a load calculation (simplified) is…
Read MoreHow long should it take for my house to cool down?
Common Air Conditioner Problems and Solutions Empire Heating and Air Conditioning understands air conditioner problems and solutions. We received a call from a longtime customer who had suffered through a power outage for two days during the 90-degree heat. The power came back on at 10 pm and by 8:00 am her home had only…
Read MoreAC Repair Tips
Air Conditioning Repair Atlanta Air conditioning repair in Atlanta is important. Why? It is awfully hot and very humid during Georgia summers, and this heat and moisture take a heavy toll on air conditioning units that must be so active for so long to maintain home and building temperatures. A refrigerant leak is a major…
Read MoreBest HVAC System in Atlanta
American Standard: Best HVAC System in Atlanta The name American Standard speaks for itself amid the HVAC industry. No question about it. Empire Heating and Air Conditioning’s service and reputation for always installing the best HVAC systems in Atlanta, and elsewhere, has remained first-rate in the business, for over 28 years. HVAC Units – Atlanta…
Read MoreUnderstanding Dehumidifiers
Air Conditioning – Dehumidifiers Atlanta Dehumidifiers – air conditioners and air conditioning processes control the internal environment of your home, keeping the air clean and the home at a stable temperature. The potential problem is that the humidity level of the air is actually the main culprit; yes, the moisture. Sometimes it is simply way…
Read MoreWhy NATE Certification Matters
NATE HVAC Technicians Atlanta NATE certification tests demonstrate expertise and working knowledge about specific aspects of HVAC and HVAC/R systems. NATE certifications can be earned for various installation, service, or advanced senior certification areas. But, why does Atlanta HVAC technician certification really matter? Why NATE Certification Matters NATE Certification proves and demonstrates that an Atlanta…
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