Parker & Sons has been keeping Phoenix residents comfortable with excellent heating, cooling and plumbing services since 1974. With over 40 years in business, Parker & Sons is nationally recognized for being one of the most knowledgeable heating, cooling, plumbing and air quality contractors in the industry. For HVAC service, Parker & Sons handles everything from minor tune-ups to full unit replacements. Purchasing a new air conditioning unit is a major commitment. Parker & Sons offers advice on getting the best deal and ensuring comfort for years to come.
Parker & Sons advises homeowners to start by doing extensive research. Next, they should put together a list of major considerations. Older homes may have different heating and cooling needs than newer homes. It is important by buy the correct sized HVAC system. A system which is too small will be inadequate in terms of meeting heating and cooling. A system which is too large will be wasteful. HVAC installers can perform a load assessment on the home to determine what sized HVAC unit is required. Energy efficiency is an important consideration.
The efficiency of an air conditioner is measured by its SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). As technology improves the minimum required SEER rating rises. Currently a SEER rating of 13 is the minimum.
“Energy efficiency is what it is all about these days. The standards for energy efficiency have changed a lot over the years. What was once considered a reasonably efficient unit ten years ago, now can’t even be sold. Yes, more efficient units are going to be more expensive, but they will also save consumers more money over the lifespan of the unit,” said Josh Kelly of Parker & Sons.
“We have spent years working hand in hand with homeowners through the process of buying and installing a new HVAC unit. We know it can be a stressful experience. At Parker & Sons, we try to take that stress from you. We offer advice and guidance without ever pushing sales. After all, you are going to be the one living with this HVAC unit for 15 or more years. We want to make sure it is the perfect fit,” Kelly later added.