Stages describe the different levels of output from an air conditioner. A two-stage air will have high and low settings for different levels of demand, while a single-stage model operates at full blast whether it’s needed or not.
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) is a calculation to determine the efficiency of air conditioning in a heat pump. In simple terms, the higher the SEER, the more efficient your system.
To earn the Energystar rating in Canada, air conditioners must achieve a minimum 14 SEER rating. Manufacturers are also required to perform energy-efficiency tests under rating conditions in accordance with Energystar standards.
Decibel or dB is used to measure the loudness of sound, and air conditioners typically range anywhere from 52-75 sound decibels. The lower this number is, the less intense or softer sounding the outdoor unit will be.
In our opinion, a heat pump is a better purchase. If we had to guess, we would say that air conditioners will likely be replaced entirely by heat pumps in the next ten years, and even though natural gas is still affordable (for now), a heat pump can provide a lower cost per BTU by around 3c. That said, a heat pump can actually save you money vs. an air conditioner that only costs money. As the cost of hydrocarbons increases globally, a heat pump is a good insurance policy to have in your back pocket.
We wish we had a simple answer, but this is a complex question, and as much as we want to say Carrier, that wouldn’t be fair. The truth is all the big air conditioner brands make amazing products with state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and strict testing procedures. Where some manufacturers fall short is with the barrier to entry to sell their products. If a brand does not have an aggressive vetting process, its products could end up in the hands of the wrong technician. In short, installation is everything, and you are best to focus on picking the right installers first and the brand second. However, if you are buying a furnace for the first time, we would suggest sticking with dealer-restricted brands that distribute their own products. In most cases, you can trust that manufacturers select firms they are confident will do right by their brand.
Best Dealer Restricted Brands: 1. Carrier 2. Amana 3. Trane 4. Lennox (Elite Series and above)
Unfortunately not. However, the Green Homes Grant currently offers up to $5,000 for cold climate air source heat pumps and $4,000 for Energystar-certified air source heat pumps. Here are two of our favorite matchups:
You can scroll to the line number and view these matchups here: https://bit.ly/3pO0Imv
Carrier 38MRBQ + 59TP6 Hybrid – $5,000 Rebate – Line# 5868
Mitsubishi Zuba Cold Climate Package: $5,000 Rebate – Line# 9101
The cost of installing an air conditioner will depend on several factors, including the size of your space, product performance, and the material requirements, but that’s not the answer you’re looking for, and happily, we have data that can help.
The average cost of installing forty air conditioners in 2022 is $4,324. Keep in mind that this average includes all sorts of installations, from entry-level air conditioners all the way up to Energystar-rated systems.
In most cases, we match the manufacturer’s parts warranty with an equivalent labor warranty. For example, Carrier products have a standard ten-year parts warranty, and we match that with a ten-year labor warranty. This is our way of saying that we stand behind the products we install.
Absolutely not. All our technicians are fully licensed employees. Each proposal has a no sub-contractor guarantee, so you can rest assured that your products will be installed correctly the first time around with us; it’s what we do best, after all.
Yes! From Kanata to Orleans, we are the installation company for the Carrier/Lowes HVAC program. We’re still a locally owned and operated business; we just have an 800-pound-gorilla on our side.
We know that's what everyone says, but we're confident of it. Comfort hub was founded by experienced installers, and quality craftsmanship will always remain at the core of who we are. While others use the word “quality” as empty marketing jargon, we live by it.
The attention to detail that goes into our installations is not limited to the products we work with. We also take pride in a job well done by cleaning up attentively before leaving your home.
Your system is an investment that we want to protect. While it’s impossible to be breakdown free, you can rest easy knowing that if your system does go down, we’ll be there.
We invest in customer experience because it's something that interests us. We're always looking for new ways to streamline our processes and make interacting with us easier so you can have the confidence of knowing that we’re always evolving to make your journey with Comfort hub better.
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