Residential HVAC in OKC – The Basics

It’s impossible to live in the Oklahoma City metro area without proper heating and cooling to survive the peak of summer and winter. Greater Oklahoma City is well known for its serious weather, and your home needs and deserves top-quality AC and heating to keep your family comfortable and safe.

Heating systems are complicated and full of potentially dangerous elements, such as live flames and flammable gas or oil. This is definitely one aspect of your house that you should not consider DIY-ing – only certified technicians should be servicing your HVAC units and ductwork.

Getting professional air conditioning and heating services once a year will keep your family and your home safe. Quality service will also make your HVAC unit live longer and run more efficiently, which will, in turn, keep your energy bills under control. Get the complete system serviced once a year for best results, and enjoy your temperature-regulated home with great air quality all year round.

Installing HVAC Systems

Choosing an HVAC system is a very big decision for a homeowner – they are very expensive appliances that will affect your daily living quality and the health of your family. Besides this, heating and cooling usually amount to about 40% of a home’s energy bills, so your family budget is also directly affected by your choice of HVAC.

Our experts can help you choose the best system for your household, and show you various options you may not be familiar with. We will help you find a balance between economy, efficiency, and environmental cleanliness.

A good installation doesn’t end once the system is installed. A professional will also devote enough time to testing every system to make sure they do not pose any risks and that everything is working smoothly and efficiently. A cheap installation often skimps on testing, and that tends to translate into higher energy bills for you, in the best of cases, and into a very serious issue in the worst.

Residential Air Conditioner

There are many ways to cool a house, and we know it’s hard to make a choice: the initial investment is big, both in equipment and installation, and central units are very expensive compared to the smaller window units. Heat pumps fall somewhere in the middle, and geothermal, which is the most economical to operate in the long term, also tends to be the one with the highest up-front costs.

Whenever possible you should try to spend a little more on your unit and its professional installation, since it will translate in lower operation and maintenance costs down the line.

Whatever your budget and your preference, count on us to advise you, install, and repair your AC. We offer a variety of services including duct cleaning and emergency repairs.

Residential Heating

When it comes to heating your house, you have many options to choose from. The first choice is whether you want to go geothermal (very clean and efficient, but expensive to install) or use a furnace (consumes oil or gas, less energy-efficient, but more affordable). If you prefer a furnace, you have another set of choices:

• Gas: currently the most popular and cost-efficient alternative, because of the low price of municipal gas. It is not the best option for the environment, so if this is a concern for you you might want to explore other options.
• Oil: it works in a similar way to a car, spraying oil and making it burn to generate heat. It should only be considered if gas is not available.
• Electrical: Out of all furnace types, this one is the most energy-efficient, since 100% of the input is converted into heat. It is also clean and good for the environment since there is no burning involved. However, the price of electricity makes it less affordable than the previous two, so if the budget is a priority this is probably not the choice for you.

Service and Repair

HVAC services are a wise investment – having your HVAC units and ducts cleaned and serviced once a year will keep your energy bills low, extend the life of your equipment, and prevent expensive repairs that can be avoided.

A typical maintenance visit will include the following checks:

• Checking and calibrating the thermostat
• Cleaning and lubricating all moving parts. This will keep your unit in good shape for more years and prevent rust and damage.
• Checking the safety controls and start-up cycle, vital for safety reasons.
• Cleaning or replacing the air filter. This saves you money instantly, since a dirty filter keeps the air from flowing, and the system has to work harder to achieve the same results.
• Inspecting the flame and burner sensors – absolutely vital for security reasons.
• Inspection of the heat exchanger. Early damage will be easy and cheap to fix, as opposed to dealing with a larger issue knowing it could have been prevented.
• Inspecting all electrical connections – again, you don’t want to risk short circuits anywhere in your house.
• And many more.