Air Conditioning Cooling Installation

While your old air conditioning unit might still be running, it’s most likely not very efficient. New air conditioning units use R-410A, a much more environmentally-friendly refrigerant that does not harm the earth’s ozone layer. Older units use R-22, a type of refrigerant that is linked to ozone depletion. In 2010, R-22 was discontinued for use in air conditioning units in the US. If your AC unit uses R-22, it is relying on an obsolete form of technology that is no longer supported.

Our knowledgeable technicians are licensed and insured for your protection. Right Now Heating and Air Conditioning is a family-owned business based serving all of Southern Idaho, including areas in and around Boise, Caldwell, Pocatello and Nampa, ID. Click here to read what customers have to say about us.

What is a Home Energy Audit?

Are you worried about the costs of installing a new unit? A Right Now technician will visit your home to perform an energy audit to let you know how much money you use per hour with your existing AC unit, and compare this amount to how much money you will save with a newer more efficient machine.

We’ve found that new and improved air conditioning units reduce your energy consumption during summer months by as much as 20% to 50%.

Considerations When Selecting an AC Unit Size

Getting the right size of an air conditioning unit is important. A unit that is too small for example, won’t be able to efficiently cool down rooms and require longer running times. A unit that is too large doesn’t remove humidity efficiently and uses more energy.

A technician performs a simple calculation to determine the amount of heat gain your home will undergo. The following factors influence the size of AC unit required:

A more efficient home requires a smaller unit. All air conditioning systems have a seasonal energy-efficiency rating (SEER). All new units should have a SEER of 13 or higher which ensures a higher quality machine that uses less energy, makes less noise and has more safety features.