Home Heating System Replacement

Is it time to replace that old heating system of yours? If you’ve had it for 10-14 years, then you may want to consider scheduling a free on-site consultation with Sears Home Services. Our trained technicians will help you decide which unit fits your needs best and will even take care of the installation to make sure it’s a perfect fit. Whether you end up deciding to replace an old heat pump or undertake a new furnace installation, Sears Home Services will be with you each step of the way.

You can be sure to stay comfortable year-round with ENERGY STAR®-rated heating systems and HVAC accessories from Sears:

• Forced Air Furnaces
• Heat Pumps
• Hot Water/Hydronic Heating Systems (Boilers)
• Electronic Air Cleaners
• New Supply Registers/Grills
• Humidifiers
• Digital Set-Back Thermostats

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Air Conditioning System Replacement

Have you noticed that your home doesn’t seem to be as cool during the summer as it used to be? If you’re air conditioning system is 10-14 years old, it may be time for a replacement. At Sears Home Services, we provide a free on-site consultation to help you find the cooling system that best fits your needs. Our trained technicians will work with you to ensure that your new unit is a perfect fit; plus, we’ll even install it for you! Once your new system is installed, regular air conditioning maintenance will help keep it operating at peak performance. From the initial cooling consultation to maintenance and tune-ups, Sears Home Services will be with you each step of the way.

Stay comfortable year-round with ENERGY STAR®-rated air conditioning systems and HVAC accessories from Sears:

• Heat Pumps
• Central Air Systems (Central Air Conditioning)
• Electronic Air Cleaners
• New Supply Registers/Grills
• Humidifiers
• Digital Set-Back Thermostats

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HVAC Installation Process

When you choose to replace your heating and cooling system, you need an HVAC technician with knowledge and experience. Many small HVAC installation companies employ unskilled labor with limited training and experience. When you have your air conditioner replaced by Sears Home Services, you can expect exceptional service and experience throughout the installation process, which includes the following:

A free visit and presentation from our knowledgeable project consultant: Once you and the project consultant select the right unit for your home and place the order, an experienced project consultant is assigned to your project. You'll receive a call the next day to schedule the installation.

A comprehensive and efficient installation process: Our installation package includes new condensate lines, thermostat wiring, and much more that the competition simply does not offer and often charges additional fees for that work (installation does not include new duct work or electrical upgrades if required).

Stay in touch with your project coordinator at all times. Your dedicated PC will call you the day of installation to make sure everything is working smoothly.

Comfort Visits: We will send out a Sears Technical Expert 14 days after your installation to make sure everything is running properly and to make sure you do not have any additional questions or concerns.

Haul away of old equipment and clean-up of work site: Disposal of existing freon, if necessary, is included in your installation package (other HVAC installers charge up from $300 to $1000 additional to properly dispose of old freon, depending on the size of the unit).

How to Prepare and What to Expect:

• Make sure the area where the old unit exists indoor is clear and free of possessions that could be damaged during removal
• Expect courteous and professionally dressed work crew
• Expect a call from the technician prior to the visit to announce their upcoming arrival and the amount of technicians that will be visiting your property
• The installation process is timely and efficient and usually lasts 4 to 6 hours
• Expect 24/7 call center availability if you have a question before or after the installation
• Cost of Improper HVAC Installation

The cost of replacing your heating and cooling system is already a big investment. Don't make the mistake of using unskilled labor to install your new HVAC system. The cost of improper installation can be even more costly.

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Top 7 Considerations in Selecting a New Heating and Air Conditioning System For Your Home

JULY 19, 2012 BY SEARS HVAC

Right-size your unit

Make sure the new unit you put into your home is the right size for your home today. Top contractors will complete an electronic load calculation estimate to determine the exact type of heat and air conditioning system for your home rather than just replacing with the same size unit you currently have. These calculations take into consideration things such as the size of your home, which direction it faces, the number and size of windows, insulation and more. This load calculation is especially important if you have added or lost insulation or changed features of your home such as adding rooms.

Use current refrigerant technology

Some contractors may pull units from existing stocks that were manufactured prior to 2010 or in other markets that do not adhere to U.S. standards. These older units use R-22 refrigerant. While this type of refrigerant met industry standards in the past, it is not up to par with the new industry standard R410A/ Puron Refrigerant. This new refrigerant takes the SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating) from 13 to 22 driving up to 7% efficiency improvement and increasing your comfort. Statistics show that this refrigerant has lower warranty service rates, lower compressor failure rates and is a non-ozone depleting HFC (hydro fluorocarbon) refrigerant.

Understand the type of filtration system

The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) estimates that each day a person breathes in two teaspoons of pollutants. The correct filtration system in your heat and air conditioning system can help minimize how much of that comes into your home. These pollutants can include things such as pollen, bacteria, plant spores, atmospheric and household dust and more. Adding electronic air cleaners as part of you new system can filter out up to 95% of the particulates that pass through your system.

Know your Energy Star rating

The Energy Star program established by the U.S. Government Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in 1962 provides energy efficiency ratings on products with the goal of saving you money and protecting our environment. Energy Star rated heating and air conditioning products, properly sized and installed, can save you up to 20% on your annual energy bills. All products that carry the Energy Star rating have met very strict energy efficiency guidelines as established by the EPA. Make sure you see that registered Energy Star trademark as units labeled “Energy Efficient” may not offer the same level of efficiencies.

How are your ducts?

The air that is pumped out of your heat and air conditioning unit flows through ducts. How efficiently that flow moves has a large impact on your costs and the performance and life of your unit. Several factors can impact the air flow including design, system size and cleanliness of the ducts. Does your contractor discuss this with you during the sales presentation and make recommendations?

Insulate to mitigate

If you are going to the expense of replacing a heat and air conditioning unit, you want to make that investment as effective as possible. This means the hot or cold air flowing into your home needs to stay in. If your insulation is inadequate that may not be the case. A good contractor will discuss this with you and make recommendations to insure you have the right level of insulation to optimize the performance of your new system. This will insure that there is no unnecessary energy loss and that monthly expenses are kept to a minimum. This is especially important if you have an older home, if it seems your furnace or air conditioning seems to run constantly or if your energy bills seem high. Does your contractor discuss the installation “R” value and what is appropriate for your region of the country. Does the contractor discuss the type of insulation needed in different areas of the home such as the attic or walls?

Fit the unit to your home and local energy resources

Depending on where you live, you have a variety of choices on the type of heating and air conditioning unit you install in your home. Heat pumps tend to be used in southern locations while furnaces or oil burning heating units proliferate in the Northeast. Some systems are considered “dual fuel” using more than one type of fuel. Package systems provide both cooling and heating from the same system. Be sure your contractor discusses this with you and helps you select the most appropriate unit to save you money, make your home comfortable and be environmentally friendly.

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