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FAQs

American Air Heating and Air Conditioning

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  • What does HVAC stand for?

    The HVAC abbreviation stands for heating ventilation and air conditioning. The system regulates the temperature, humidity, and air circulation in your homes and offices.

  • What temperature should I leave my thermostat at?

    The recommended thermostat setting is 78° in the summer and 68° in the winter. However, personal preference will come into play. 

  • How can I improve the efficiency of my system?

        1-Keep the doors and windows closed. 


        2-Annual maintenance on your system.


        3-Use your ceiling fans. In the wintertime, the fans blow up, and in the summertime, they blow down.


         4-Keep a clean air filter installed.


         5-Proper attic insulation and seal doors and windows.

  • How often should I have my system inspected?

    We recommend that you have your system inspected twice a year. Once for the cooling season and once for the heating season. This will ensure that your system is operating at its optimal efficiency.

  • What is the lifespan of an HVAC system?

    The average lifespan of an HVAC system that has had routine maintenance every year is about 15 to 20 years. The lifespan will decrease if the system is not properly maintained.

  • How often should I change my filters?

    We recommend that you replace your filter every 30 to 60 days. This will greatly improve your air quality and the efficiency of the system.

  • How do I find out if my system is under manufacturer warranty.

    Systems typically come with a five-year manufacturer parts warranty. We will check to see if your system is under warranty. With our mainline equipment, which is Bryant when you register the equipment within 90 days, you will get a 10-year parts warranty.

  • How long does it take to replace my old HVAC system?

    Normally, it is a one day job but could roll over into the second day.

  • How much does an HVAC system range in Cost?

    This is a tricky question because there are a lot of variables that can come in to play such as SEER ratings and features you may want to add. But typically you’re looking between $5000-$10,000.

  • What size system do I need?

    This is another very tricky question. But to give you a rule of thumb, on older houses you may look at around 400 ft.² per ton and on newer houses it may be around 600 ft.² per ton. .

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