Fort Myers Air Conditioning System Replacement
Thank you for considering us for the purchase of your new comfort system.
Penguin Air is focused on four primary objectives:
Provide your family with the most comfortable system for your investment
Make certain your new system will keep your family safe and healthy
Provide you with the most energy efficient system possible
Resolve problems you may be experiencing with your current system
When a Penguin Air's Comfort Advisor arrives at your home, they will begin by talking with you about your comfort needs and any problems you may be having with your current air conditioning system. Our desire is to best understand what is most important to you.
We will inquire about any rooms that are too hot or cold. We will also ask about any problems you may be having with allergies, excessive dust, etc. We will also ask about your energy bills and see how they compare with energy efficient homes that are similar in size.
FPL (Florida Power & Light) Rebates
When you purchase and install a complete (both indoor and outdoor) high-efficiency system from an FPL Participating Independent Contractor, you’ll receive an FPL rebate toward the purchase price, depending on the size of the system purchased it rebates can be as high as $2,100. Penguin Air is a participating FPL contractor, all units purchased through Penguin Air that qualifies under the FPL guidelines will qualify for an instant rebates to be deducted of the total cost of the system installation.
Monthly Electric bills expected to increase
Annual adjustments to the fuel, storm and other clauses - March 2011
FPL’s total 1,000-kwh residential customer’s monthly bill is expected to increase by less than $1.50 in March mostly due to the true-up of 2010 fuel costs, which have been higher than anticipated due to an unusually cold winter and hot summer and, higher energy conservation costs reflecting a 2010 under recovery.
The March 2011 bill will still be more than 10 percent lower than the typical 2009 bill and more than 20 percent lower than the latest national average [EEI National Average Summer 2010 = $124.74]. We also expect it to continue to be one of the very lowest of Florida's 55 electric utilities.
How to Determine if you need a new system
1. Determine if you need a new system
Air-conditioning energy costs can account for more than 50 percent of your electric bill during peak heating and cooling months. So before you spend money to repair your air-conditioning system or invest in a new one, consider these questions to help evaluate the condition of your existing system:
» Does your system undergo frequent repairs? » Has your system experienced a major component failure? » Are you continually receiving high electric bills? » Is your air conditioner working harder to keep your home cool?
If your system is more than 10 years old and you answered yes to any of these questions, you may benefit from replacing your system and taking advantage of lower long-term costs.
2. Evaluate your options
Key information you’ll want your contractor to provide before making a final decision:
» Estimate–haveyourcontractorprepareawrittenestimate that includes:
– System type – straight cool or heat pump? – efficiency – what efficiency rating is recommended?
the correct size – FPL rebates – rebate amounts – additional rebates – are there other manufacturer rebates available?
– warranty – how long are parts and labor covered? – Price – be sure final costs include any changes to your home’s
electrical or duct system and ask if duct size is appropriate for
your new system » Efficiency Extras–ask your contractor these important questions:
– Are preventive maintenance programs available?
Will a programmable thermostat help you save even more?
– Does your duct system have holes or leaks that need repair?
– Is your home’s ceiling sufficiently insulated?
3. Choose the system that’s right for you
When shopping for a new air-conditioning system, it’s important to find one that best fits your household’s needs. The main types of systems to consider are:
» Straightcoolsystem – An air-conditioning system that includes cooling
Heat pump system Air conditioning systems
– Includes cooling and heating equipment – Heats your home at about half the cost of conventional
electric strip heating – Costs slightly more than a straight cool system – Most suitable for homes in Central and North Florida.
Measuring Current System Performance
Next we will perform some measurements to see how your current system is performing and make sure your existing duct work can properly handle the new high efficiency system we are designing for your home.
We will also look at the level of insulation in your attic to make sure your existing insulation is doing an adequate job of keeping summer heat from leaking into your home.
Rating Your System
Now that we have a complete understanding of your home's current heat load and measurement data on your existing heating and cooling system, we will be able to calculate how efficient your current air conditioning system is compared to similar San Antonio area homes. This will give you an idea of how well (or poorly) your system has been performing up to now.
costs and savings breakdown
To determine the type of air conditioning system you can best afford, find out: » The air conditioning system’s total cost – including purchase price, ac system installation and monthly operating costs.
A high-efficiency air conditioning system may cost more initially, but saves you money in the long run.
Our Recommendations
Once we have completed the necessary information gathering we will determine the best options to meet your comfort and energy savings desires. We will then present you with the options that best meet your specific needs and budget.
Our goal is to provide you with everything you need to make an wise, well informed decision. Many customers tell us that our process has taught them more about their system than any other contractor ever has.
Installation
Once you have decided on the system that best meets your needs, we will schedule a time to do the installation work. Installs typically take one day, but can take longer if duct replacement and other upgrades are being installed.
Every effort will be taken to make sure your home is protected during the installation process. Drop clothes and shoe covers will be used to protect your carpet and all construction debris will be removed by our technicians.
Once the job has been completed, we will test the new heating and cooling system and make sure it performs properly and delivers balanced comfort to each room in your home.
Call to Schedule a Free Estimate
If your ready to increase the comfort level of your home and lower your energy bills, give us a call and we will arrange for a Penguin Air Comfort Advisor to come to your home at your convenience.
239-601-7477 
Installation of a larger A/C system
A properly sized air conditioner will cool and dehumidify your home. An air conditioning system that is too large will not dehumidify the air and an air conditoning system that is too small will not keep your house cool on the hottest days. The air conditioner size should not be based on the size of your home alone there are other parameters that should be taken into consideration such as local outdoor temperature,
humidity,
windows that let in heat from the sun,
Ceiling heights, insulation, and
the number and lifestyle of your home's occupants. If cooling the home has always been a problem, perhaps a Heat Load Calculation in your home could help understand and improve your air conditioning system performance.
Over 70% of the homes in the US have been reported to have improper air conditioning duct size, undersized returns, Poor airflow,
High velocity air flow causing noisy registers,
improper duct size distribution,
duct leakage.
What the technician needs to calculates is the load capacity, including your duct system, many times the air conditioning duct system is leaking withdrawing heat or loosing cool air into the attic. If the capacity is too small, then the heating and cooling system will work too hard and too long, wearing out the parts of the system and wasting energy. On the other hand, if the capacity is too large, the system will cycle on and off too rapidly, leaving humidity in the air and failing to keep the air inside at a desired temperature. A heating, ventilation and air conditioning system or unit of the wrong capacity for your home or business can directly result in wasted efficiency adding to the cost of your electric bill and other consequenses.
Most Contractors
Either Don't Know, or Don't Care!
Many if not most homeowners who buy
new high efficiency heating and cooling equipment don't
get what they pay for. Utility bill savings are often minimal,
and comfort and unhealthy air problems can worsen.
Researchers state this is due to improper sizing, pre-existing
duct problems, and poor installation practices.
This is almost entirely due to contractor ignorance.
Homeowners rely on contractors, but very few of them are
even aware of what they don't know about comfort system
performance. And even more sadly, we find that many
contractors simply don't care. Many just want to sell you
a new metal box, hook it up, get it running, and move on.
Needless to say, the most important part of the customers buying process is to select a licensed state certified HVAC contractor with high efficiency equipment training and experience in- duct work, balanced air flow, static pressures etc.
The EPA states:
"Contractors who have participated in
advanced training on diagnostic and installation practices will
be able to install better performing systems that save money
and produce less air pollution than many who do not."
--Penguin Air technicians attend annual manufacturer training certifications--
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Going Green in the HVAC Air conditioning industry.
If you have not yet decided on why to upgrade an old air conditioning system, costly repairs and efficiency is not your concern, maybe reading the following article may help you understand why Penguin Air recommends replacing an old air conditioning system that are leaking R22 refrigerant into the atmosphere, for a new efficient system that will not only save you money on untility bills as well as hold parts and labor warranty but also contribute to saving the global environment.
A study by the United States Department of Energy discovered that HVAC technology amounted to the conservation of one-third of the nation's annual energy consumption is for heating and cooling systems. Taken from a bullitin posted by Mcquay air conditioning, along with space flight and
computers, refrigeration made the
"top ten" list of greatest inventions of the
twentieth century. Without it, we would
not have food preservation as we know
it; nor would high-rise office buildings,
modern health care facilities or schools
be the comfortable places they are today.
But by the mid-1980s, the world
recognized that common air conditioning
refrigerants were severely damaging the
Earth's ecology. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is slowly doing away with air conditioners that spout hydrocarbons R-22 refrigerant, which deplete the ozone layer. The EPA agency has stablished as of 2010 banning manufacturers from making units with a refrigerant known as R-22, commonly used to cool residential and commercial spaces.
"Green" refrigerants
are available today
for both large and
small systems.
Large cooling systems,
including all positive pressure
centrifugal and screw chillers, are
now being designed for HFC-134a and
HFC-407C. In small systems those
under 100 tons HFC-410A has become
the main replacement for HCFC-22.
Air Conditioning Repair AC Service
Have your A/C installation or repair done right!
A recent study by a
major electrical utility found that 79% of newly installed
systems had either significantly too much or too little
refrigerant gas. In fact FPL reports a large number of complaints from customers with high utility bills, poor duct work, improper installation reduces the amount
of cooling created, and often causes premature failure of the
new system.
It takes time and training to correct the refrigerant gas
charge, proper soldering, flushing out refrigerant lines from minerals contaminents, check each plenums for rot or mold, proper glue seal all duct joints, A181 tape and mastic, vacuum down with a micron gauge to ensure proper microns before releasing the new refrigerant into the system, checking proper supply and return differentials and the list goes on for each installation.
Our Technicians can rebuild a plenum on site, all our trucks are equiped to be able to perform a good installation with the proper parts and tools. Penguin Air's technicians are all certified and attend yearly on going training. Very few residential contractors know how to do it properly. And even if they do know how, many still don't invest the time needed. A good contractor will either precisely weigh in the proper charge, or adjust it based on careful temperature, relative humidity and refrigerant gas pressure measurements. Improper installation of air conditioning systems is the leading cause for most equipment failure, poor duct work seal, unleveled install, improper wiring and breakers, missing traps, overcharged freon and the list goes on.
The air conditioning system, surprisingly is the least thought of, but is truly the hardest working and one of the most expensive component in the home, consuming over 50% of the electric bill and not to mention the quality of air that you and your family breathes.
Call us for a free estimate or a service call, all work guaranteed, Our Technicians are trained in customer service and work integrity, Penguin Air will not take short cuts or nickel and dime our customers. Choose Penguin Air and invest in a comfort system that will last you for many years to come.
Our estimates includes it all. We get the job done right!
Allergies - Indoor Air Quality