All air conditioners will dehumidify a home. Some equipment can increase this process by manipulating fan speeds and staging the compressor or the air conditioner. Dehumidification is part of the cooling process.

Freezing in the unit can be caused by a dirty filter, clogged drain or coil, blocked vents, low refrigerant,or a defective indoor fan motor.

One reason could be a clogged or partially clogged water drain from the indoor air conditioner coil. 

Dirty drains can also cause a leak.  

Leaking water can come from ice formed by a dirty filter, dirty indoor coil, blocked vents, low refrigerant, or a defective indoor fan motor. 

They can cause ice to build up on the indoor coil, and water to drip on the floor inside the furnace or heat pump fan coil unit.

Air conditioning systems are designed for how many BTUs it will take to cool the home at a 95-degree outdoor temperature. 

Older air conditioner models always operate at 100% capacity, which means they deliver all the cooling and use 100% of the electricity every time. It doesn't matter if the is  70, 80, or 90 degrees, that extra capacity is wasted. 

Later models can stage the equipment to use only the amount of cooling the home needs, saving you money on your electric bill.

A ton of cooling equals 12,000 cooling BTUs per hour. BTU is short for the British Thermal Unit, which is a measure of heat in units of energy. 

It is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. 12,000 BTUs per hour is the rate of heat transfer it takes to melt a ton of ice at 32 degrees Fahrenheit in 24 hours. 

For example, a 3-ton unit would be 3 x 12,000 BTU/hr or 36,000 BTUs. 

An air conditioner takes the heat that is inside the home and moves it outside the home through the medium of refrigerant.

Covering your outdoor unit is not required because they are built to withstand the weather. 

If you have a unit under or near a tree, we recommend you cover the unit to keep debris from building up inside the unit during the off-season. 

Don't cover the unit completely. The cover should allow the unit some airflow at the bottom so moisture won't be trapped inside. 

You may put a piece of plywood on top of the unit. This will help to protect the unit against damage from falling ice and help keep rodents from entering your unit. 

Make sure your cover is removed before you begin using the air conditioner again the following spring. 

SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio or “Rating.” This is the ratio of the cooling output of an air conditioner and heat pump over a typical cooling season, divided by the energy it uses in Watt-Hours. 

SEER2 is an updated version of this calculation that uses the new M1 blower testing procedure. The higher the SEER or SEER2 rating of an air conditioner or heat pump, the less it will cost you to operate.

The “automatic” setting means the fan’s cycle will be controlled by the temperature in the room. 

If your home is equipped with an air cleaner, or you want continuous airflow, change the setting to “on.” 

Central air cleaning devices only work when the furnace is circulating air, so if you want to get the most from your air cleaner, keep the setting to “on.” 

Setting the fan to “on” will also keep a more even temperature within the home.

Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratio, the percentage of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed. 

Like the miles-per-gallon rating on your automobile, the higher the AFUE rating, the lower your fuel costs.

Your furnace and your air conditioner should be cleaned and serviced annually.  

A cleaning means that your furnace will operate more efficiently, and save you money. 

The cleaning also includes a thorough safety check of the entire unit for cracked, defective, or damaged parts. 

If certain parts are damaged, you could be unaware that dangerous carbon monoxide could be entering your home. 

RJ Staso services a variety of systems, including furnaces, boilers, air conditioners, heat pumps, and ductless mini-split systems.

Yes, RJ Staso offers emergency repair services for heating and cooling systems. Contact the company for immediate assistance.

It is recommended to have your heating and cooling system serviced annually for optimal performance and energy efficiency.

RJ Staso works with a variety of reputable brands in the heating and cooling industry. Contact the company for specific brand information.

Yes, RJ Staso offers maintenance plans for regular servicing of your heating and cooling systems. This can help extend the lifespan of your equipment and improve efficiency.

You can improve energy efficiency by scheduling regular maintenance, changing filters regularly, and using programmable thermostats.

If your HVAC system is not working properly, contact RJ Staso Heating and Air Conditioning for a diagnostic service and repairs.

You can request a quote for a new installation or repair by contacting RJ Staso Heating and Air Conditioning through the contact page on the website.