Local Heating and Air Conditioning Service

At Artic Energy, we believe in building long-lasting client relationships, and customer satisfaction is our top priority. We understand the importance of indoor comfort, whether at home or a place of business. We dedicate our business to providing reliable and efficient heating and cooling solutions that cater to our clients’ needs.

When property owners choose Artic Energy, they can be confident they’re getting the highest level of service and expertise in the HVAC industry. Our team has the tools and is familiar with the latest technology, enabling us to diagnose and address any heating or cooling issue. From regular maintenance to complex installations, we approach each project with professionalism, ensuring that the HVAC system operates at its peak performance.

Property owners looking to enhance their indoor comfort or need a repair can contact Artic Energy for an initial consultation. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff will be delighted to assist them in choosing the best solutions for their heating and cooling needs.

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Consider replacing the air conditioning or heating system if it is old, inefficient, or needs repair. Today’s systems may be up to 60% more efficient than those made as recently as ten years ago. Additionally, if not properly maintained, wear and tear on a system can reduce its efficiency. Homeowners concerned about utility bills or are faced with an expensive repair should consider replacing the system. The utility cost savings of a new unit may be an attractive return on the investment. If financing the purchase, homeowners should consider the monthly savings on utility bills, determining the monthly cost of replacing a system. The offsetting savings may make it possible to afford a more efficient system.

Numerous considerations affect the cost of the heating or air conditioning system, including the size of the home, the type and condition of the ductwork installed, and needed accessories, like a thermostat or an electronic air cleaner. A new system can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $9,000, and most companies offer a comprehensive range of systems and accessories to meet their clients’ needs and budgets.

If a qualified electrician installed the system and performed regular maintenance, industry averages suggest that an air conditioner should last 10 to 12 years.

An air conditioner that doesn’t cool may simply need a new fuse, a circuit breaker reset, or a thermostat check. If an electrical problem isn’t the cause and the system still runs but does not cool properly, the refrigerant may be low. A service technician can correct this by adding the necessary refrigerant. Most likely, if the problem involves any significant component, such as the compressor, the property owner would hear strange noises, or the unit might not run.

Homeowners should avoid repairing AC units as this will likely void any warranty. Additionally, cooling systems are complicated and usually require licensed technicians to complete any repairs in compliance with federal regulations, such as the Clean Air Act. This rule prohibits releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere. A licensed service technician should be called at the first sign of trouble.

Newer equipment is more energy efficient than a central air conditioning or heat pump system built ten years or more ago. Homeowners can save money by replacing their old system before it completely wears out. Contact a local licensed air conditioning repair company for an estimate. In some cases, the money homeowners save in reduced utility costs might offset the expense of the new system years earlier.

Heat pumps are similar to conventional air conditioners, except they can also provide winter heat. In summer, a heat pump pulls heat from the house and expels it outside. In winter, it extracts heat from the outside air and circulates it inside the house. Heat pumps work most effectively when the outdoor temperature is above freezing. Below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, a supplementary heat system is needed. Heat pumps use 30 to 60 percent less energy to supply the same heat than an electric furnace with a resistance heating element.

The EER rates central air conditioning and heat pump systems rated the Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER). Many older systems have SEERs of 10 or below. The higher the rating, the more efficient the system.

Homeowners will use less energy to cool their homes and have more control of their comfort, resulting in lower electric bills. The savings are often significant enough to partially or wholly offset the new system's cost within a few years. In all cases, it’s an individual calculation that the homeowner should make with their contractor of choice.

A split system has one heat exchanger (which includes the compressor) located outdoors and the other (the indoor coil) indoors. A single package usually has both heat exchangers in the same unit indoors. Package units are best for mobile homes.

However, the exact percentage depends on how often homeowners use their air conditioning, how efficient the equipment is, and how much they conserve energy by insulating their homes and keeping doors and windows closed when the system operates. The average per U.S. household is 750 hours each year. The local electric company is the best source for specifics in the area.

If you live in a humid climate, you may not want to run the fan continuously because this reduces dehumidification. Otherwise, there are some potential advantages. Continuously circulating the air keeps the temperature even throughout the house by alleviating temperature stratification. It keeps air circulating through the comfort system’s air filter, which, depending on filter type and efficiency, can keep the home cleaner and fresher to breathe. When the fan operates continuously, the compressor periodically cycles on and off automatically to cool and dehumidify the home, just as it does on the “auto” setting.

If the house will be empty for more than four hours, it’s a good idea to turn your thermostat to about 82 degrees instead of the 78 degrees usually recommended. Keep the house closed to minimize heat build-up. When you come home, don’t set the thermostat any lower than the temperature you want it to be indoors. Your air conditioning system won’t cool your home any faster by setting it to a lower temperature, but it will likely waste money by cooling your home more than needed.