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September 1, 2016 in Our Work, Renovation

Air Conditioning system installation

It’s hard to stop a Trane (Trane’s official slogan).  It’s nearly impossible to stop two Tranes!  We installed two systems in one and half days in one house.  Both systems were replacements.  One was in the attic and cooled the second floor and the other in the basement, which cooled the first floor.  This house will be cool for a very very long time.  If you would like a Trane that doesn’t stop unless you want it to, please give us a call.

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September 1, 2016 in Our Work

Ductless AC Installation

We have installed this two and half ton unit up at Greenwood Lake, NY for a customers vacation home.  The house had no AC at all and this unit was able to cool the whole house at no time at all.  It is super quiet and has very high efficiency ratings.  Mitsubishi has great sleek design and a great reputation.  Long story short, homeowners were very happy.

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September 1, 2016 in Our Work

High efficiency heating

This is a 95% efficiency Triangle Tube boiler. It’s has all the latest bells and whistles. They are really great and are a great upgrade from your typical 80% setup. This is definitely one of our favorite brands to work with.  If you are considering to go high efficiency, Triangle Tube is a sure way to go. Call us for a free estimate

Triangle Prestige High efficiency boiler

Triangle Tube 95% Afue Boiler

Triangle Tube Tankless Modulating High Efficiency Boiler

Triangle Tube 95% AFUE high efficiency boiler install

September 1, 2016 in Our Work

High efficiency hot air furnace

We have installed this high efficiency Trane hot air furnace in combination with a Trane air conditioning coil and condenser.  These units are able to further extract the heat from gas combustion than their traditional counterparts, thus lowering monthly heating bills.  In addition customer also received a rebate from O&R for a new high efficiency furnace installation.  This was a winning situation for all parties.  Customer has lower heating bill, and lowered their out of pocket costs and we get to show off our craft and do what we love.  As always, if you have questions about how high efficiency heating can benefit you, please call us.

 

September 1, 2016 in Our Work, Testimonials

High efficiency changeout Crown

A call for no heat on an older high efficiency boiler showed that it was not repairable.  Only option was to change it out.  That brand no longer existed so we and customer came to a conclusion that a Crown Phantom 93% boiler is the best solution to the problem.  We were able to install it next day and every one was happy.  Below is the picture of the boiler as well as a voicemail from the family that are now very happy campers.

September 1, 2016 in Homeowner Tips, Our Work, Questions & Answers

Phase out of FREON

In 1992 there was an international environmental agreement that required worldwide phase out of HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) due to their harmful impact on the ozone layer.  HCFC-22 (also known as R-22, also known as Freon) has been the go to refrigerant for residential air-conditioning systems for over four decades. Unfortunately, releases of R-22, as those from leaks, contribute to ozone depletion. In addition, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and the manufacture of R-22 contributes significantly to global warming. As the manufacture of R-22 is being phased out as per agreement to end production of HCFCs, manufacturers of AC systems are offering equipment that has ozone-friendly refrigerants.  Over the last several years the price of R-22 has increased exponentially while prices of the more popular and ozone friendly R-410a has dropped down.

If you have a system that is leaking you will definitely notice that it is getting increasingly more expensive to fill it up.  It is also very bad for the environment.  There are two choices that we see fit, either fix the leak or replace the equipment.  Do the environment and your wallet a favor and get to the core of the problem.  If your equipment has failed and you are considering replacing it ask for the new R-410 refrigerant.  If you have any questions please call Affordable A-Jay Plumbing Heating and Air Conditioning.  We’ll be happy to hear from you.

disclaimer:  part of this article was copied and paraphrased directly from EPA website www.epa.gov

September 1, 2016 in Homeowner Tips, Questions & Answers

Ductless Air Conditioning Rockland NY

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Does your home not have air conditioning and/or have an area of the house where ac air does have access to?  You’re considering having ac put in but building ducts creates a project that is too costly and or too messy?  You may want to consider ductless air conditioning.  Ductless ac works the same as regular central air but more localized in a way like baseboards do in heating.  Each area is its own zone with a thermostat that will regulate that area only.  The units are hung on a wall and are super quiet.

For example Mitsubishi, they offer many Energy STAR models with efficiencies going up as high as SEER 26.  Their indoor units have a sleek modern look, are quiet and have multi-allergen filtration that also eliminates or reduces odors.  The outdoor units are able to handle several zones simultaneously and are so quiet you can’t tell if they’re on or not.

These units are eco friendly since they use less energy and use a refrigerant that has a significantly less impact on the environment.

If this is something that you are considering, please give us a call for a no obligation free estimate.