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HVAC FAQs

The life expectancy of a Furnace or AC unit averages 15 yrs.

  • Vacation home or single occupant and no pets or allergies: every 6-12 months.
  • “Average” suburban home without pets: every 90 days.
  • Add a dog or cat: every 60 days.
  • Add more than one pet or anyone has allergies: 20-45 days.

Heating and Air Conditioning equipment, no matter what kind you have, should be inspected, cleaned, and serviced at least once a year.

ENERGY STAR is the trusted, government-backed symbol for energy efficiency helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy-efficient products and practices.

The ENERGY STAR label was established to:

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants caused by the inefficient use of energy; and make it easy for consumers to identify and purchase energy-efficient products that offer savings on energy bills without sacrificing performance, features, and comfort.

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. This is the ratio of the cooling output of an air conditioner over a typical cooling season, divided by the energy it uses in Watt-Hours. It may also be called a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating.

A higher SEER rating provides greater energy efficiency in certain conditions.

AFUE is an acronym for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, which is a measure of how efficiently your furnace can utilize it’s fuel. The more efficient your furnace, the more heat you will get per unit of fuel.