Change is inevitable for a home as it ages and settles. Windows no longer have a tight seal, doors get warped or maybe you\u2019ve added a closed in porch or a new addition to your home. A new air conditioning system is much more efficient from an A\/C unit even ten years old. Most of our customers get new appliances such as a TV every few years. While an A\/C doesn\u2019t need to be replaced that often, after a decade or more of cooling a Tri-Cities home, it may be time to consider a more efficient option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Perhaps your equipment is only at half its recommended lifetime. However, due to age and use, a retrofit may be needed to expand cooling capacity and cool rooms more efficiently. Chinook Heating & Air can help you calculate the right sized unit needed for your home to help you make a decision about changing to a more efficient system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text] New HVAC equipment and accessories are extremely efficient. The air conditioner you purchased fifteen years ago is no longer available and isn\u2019t up to code for a new installation. For the state of Washington, the government requires new air conditioners to be installed to meet a minimum of 13 Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) rating. SEER Ratings are continually updated to lower energy costs in the home and business.\u00a0SEER ratings are similar to miles per gallon in cars.\u00a0 The higher the rating, the more efficient the unit.\u00a0Installing a new system with a higher SEER rating can pay for itself in just a couple of years.<\/p>\n In addition to SEER Ratings, the government has also required the phaseout of some coolants. \u00a0By 2020, finding R-22 refrigerant, also known as Freon will become difficult. \u00a0For homeowners relying on an old HVAC system, what used to be a simple repair may require a full retrofit. \u00a0Today, manufacturers of A\/C systems have adopted R-410A coolant,which is more environmentally friendly and government approved.\u00a0 New A\/C systems also have more features available such as variable speed fans and compatibility with smart thermostats to make your system run more efficiently and to make your home more comfortable to live in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1572569704348{margin-top: px !important;margin-bottom: px !important;}”] Enjoy the benefits of a new A\/C or HVAC retrofit for your home\u2026 you\u2019ll be glad you did. \u00a0Call Chinook Heating & Air at 509-736-1121 today to schedule a free estimate to update or replace your existing system.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column] Do you need a small part of your HVAC system replaced and don\u2019t want to pay for replacing the whole set-up? We have you covered! We work with all existing HVAC systems.<\/p> <\/div> ![\"AC](\"https:\/\/callchinook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/find-an-efficient-unit.jpg\")
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