Dutchman Heating

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FAQ I need to replace my air conditioner, but my furnace works just fine. Is it true they need to be replaced at the same time? Think of your air conditioner and furnace as part of a total system. That system will work better, longer and more efficiently if all of its components are matched in capacity and efficiency. By the same token, a mismatched system — one that mixes old technology with new — could decrease system performance and overall comfort. For example, your new air conditioner will be rated with a specific SEER efficiency rating. If you’re existing furnace and indoor coil don't match in efficiency and capacity, you might not get the efficiency level you paid for. Plus, an older indoor coil may even be dirty and clogged with particles, meaning more energy will be required to push air through the system. Why are rating numbers important? Rating numbers indicate the efficiency of heating and air conditioning equipment and are directly related to the amount of energy a specific model uses. The higher the rating, the more efficient the product, and the lower your energy bills can be. The federal government establishes rating guidelines and sets minimum efficiency levels. For cooling, the rating is SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). For heat pumps, the rating is HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). Gas furnaces are rated with AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). What's the difference between a manufacturer's limited warranty and an extended warranty? A manufacturer's limited warranty is the warranty that a product leaves the factory with. Typically, it covers specific parts for a limited period of time. Details on limited warranty coverage can be found in your system's Owner’s Manual. Extended warranties are optional and are generally purchased at the same time as the equipment. Optional extended warranties cover all parts and may even include labor. There are a variety of optional extended warranties to choose from, but all are designed to offer long-term peace of mind. My children have allergies. Is there a way to improve the quality of air inside my home? For people who suffer from allergens, we recommend the AccuClean™ Whole Home Air Filtration System. It can clean up to an astonishing 99.98% of allergens from the filtered air that your family breathes. With AccuClean™, the majority of irritating particles like dust, pollen, pet hair and dander, dust mites, mildew, lint, fungus, most tobacco smoke, cooking grease, even bacteria, will be removed from the filtered air. In fact, AccuClean™ removes 100 times more allergens than the standard 1" throwaway filters that come with most systems. How can I control my energy costs? Controlling energy costs starts with your thermostat. You can save about three percent of your heating costs for every degree you lower your thermostat during the winter.* and for every degree you raise your thermostat in the summer, you can cut cooling costs up to six percent. Just as important, your system's components should have the highest possible energy efficiency ratings. Make sure your components meet the following minimums: -Furnaces: AFUE ratings of 80 or higher.

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