Sewickley HVAC Replacement Service

That depends on what you want and need. While HVAC technically stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, if you don’t have or want an air conditioner, you can still take advantage of our Sewickley “HVAC” replacement service.

At the time of your on-site estimate, we’ll discuss your goals for your HVAC system, identify any areas of concern, and talk through all the available options within your budget. Each service is fully customized to the needs of our customers, so your HVAC replacement service can include as much or as little as you want it to.

We tend to find that most homeowners with ductwork that is 15 years old or older can benefit from having their ductwork replaced. Over time, duct joints can loosen and leak. Metal ductwork can also corrode over time due to condensation.

While ductwork may seem like an unnecessary added expense, if yours is due for replacement, you could end up spending more money by ignoring the problem. Failing ductwork will significantly reduce the efficiency of your HVAC system, causing your utility bills to skyrocket.

This is a great question to ask before you dive into a full-on Sewickley HVAC replacement project. If you've been experiencing some odd malfunctions or behavior from your old HVAC system, it's entirely possible that a malfunctioning thermostat is at least partially responsible. Your thermostat is basically the "brain" of your HVAC system, as it measures the temperature and tells the system when to turn on or off in order to achieve the correct temperature that you've set the thermostat to. If it malfunctions, it can seem like your entire system is malfunctioning when actually, it's just a busted thermostat sending the wrong signals to the rest of the system.

When you're getting HVAC replacement taken care of, it's a good time to consider thermostat replacement as well. Not sure if your thermostat needs to be replaced? Here are a few troubleshooting steps that can help you figure it out:

• If you have a digital thermostat, check to see if the screen is lit up or will turn on
• If it doesn't seem to be getting any power at all, check your circuit breaker box to make sure you don't have a flipped breaker switch
• Change the batteries in the thermostat unit, just in case
• Check the settings on your thermostat to make sure it's set to the correct temperature and mode (cooling mode or heating mode)
• Inspect the location of the thermostat for clues—if it's in direct sunlight or the wall behind it isn't adequately insulated, that could interfere with its ability to function

It certainly can be! We encourage you to talk to your service professional about the cheapest option for you at the time of your on-site estimate to find out whether this applies to you.

One aspect you’ll undoubtedly save on by replacing both at the same time is the cost of labor. By getting them both replaced, we’ll only have to take one trip to dispose of your old systems, and we won’t have to do any of the prep work twice.

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio, and it's essentially an efficiency rating for cooling systems. The higher the SEER rating, the more efficiently the system operates. Homeowners should note that the U.S. Department of Energy sets minimum SEER rating requirements by region in the United States, and the Northern region (including Pennsylvania) is required to have systems with a rating of 14 SEER or higher. In fact, HVAC experts are legally not allowed to install units with lower SEER ratings. Most of the new systems available for sale in Pennsylvania exceed 14 SEER, but it's good to be aware of the requirement before purchase.

AFUE is an acronym for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency, and it is an energy efficiency rating system for heating units. AFUE measures how much heat output a heater produces annually compared to its total yearly fossil fuel consumption. For example, if your unit has an AFUE rating of 70%, that means it converts 70% of the fuel it uses into thermal energy, while 30% escapes or is burned off without providing any benefit. The U.S. Department of Energy requires new heating installations in the Northern region to have at least a 90% AFUE rating.

HVAC replacement in Sewickley can take anywhere from 4 hours to 3 days. The time it takes to complete the installation will depend on whether:

• You’re replacing your furnace, your air conditioner, or both
• You’re replacing your existing air conditioning unit or installing one for the first time
• You need your ductwork replaced
• Your HVAC system is located in an area that is difficult to access

Your service technician will communicate with you about the estimated project timeline so you know exactly what to expect.

This will vary from system to system, but as long as you take the time to regularly maintain your HVAC unit, you can expect your AC unit to last between 10 and 15 years, your furnace to last for 15 to 20 years, and your ductwork to last for 15 to 25 years.

By getting your HVAC system inspected, cleaned, and maintained regularly, you’ll be able to extend its lifespan as much as possible and know exactly when it’s time for a replacement.

Attempting to replace your heating and air conditioning system without the required training is both dangerous and too complex to do properly. Some customers try to do a replacement on their own before calling in the professionals, only to find out that they purchased the wrong unit for their home or unintentionally damaged a part.

Our technicians have many years of experience in the HVAC industry and are fully trained to safely, efficiently, and professionally install your new HVAC system.

To get the most out of your newly installed HVAC system, you’ll want to make sure it can operate at high efficiency for as long as possible. To do this, you’ll need to perform semi-regular maintenance.

Our top tip for HVAC system maintenance is to regularly replace your filters. Though these are meant to be changed out every one to three months, most homeowners never change them out at all. Your HVAC system will have to work much harder with dirty filters.

Secondly, make sure you clean the condensing unit of your air conditioner. This is often located on the outside of your home, and as such, it can easily become clogged with dirt, leaves, and pollen. Using your garden hose, spray it down with your water hose.

Our final tip is to call a professional HVAC company to perform more complicated maintenance on your system each year. Our maintenance services will help you avoid having to replace your system sooner than you’d like to.

Stop searching for “HVAC replacement near me” and call Aire Serv Heating and Air Conditioning for your installation needs today! Between quality service and outstanding customer service, you can’t go wrong. Not only will we install your new system, but we can also perform HVAC maintenance and repair services.

In addition to serving the community of Sewickley, we’re also proud to serve many of the surrounding communities, including but not limited to Moon Township, Beaver County, and Wexford. To book an in-person estimate for our Sewickley HVAC replacement service today, feel free to give us a call.