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We are your local full service heating and air conditioning contractor. Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating Inc is family owned and operated. Over many years we have established a tradition of excellence, providing quality service at reasonable rates to our neighbors in the Chicagoland area.
Our company was founded by an owner with more than 30 years of experience and his commitment to customer satisfaction has been an integral part of his business philosophy from the beginning. We take pride that Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating has steadily grown to be one of the most respected and well known heating and air conditioning companies in the Chicago, IL area. We have been recognized time and time again for superior customer service and satisfaction in the HVAC industry.
We are EPA certified to work on all types of residential heating and air conditioning equipment. Our experienced technical staff offers 24 hr. emergency service.
If your furnace or air conditioner exhibits any of the following: Making noise House will not stay warm Not igniting Blowing fuses Thermostat not working Furnace smells Little heat Not kicking on Not heating Loud noise Have no heat Radiators cold Not working Blowing cold air Furnace broken Freezing up Not cooling Out of heat Not lighting Trips circuit breaker Will not stay on Leaking water House will not stay cool Boiler leaking
Call Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating contractors now. Whether your furnace, hot water boiler or air conditioner needs to be cleaned, repaired, or upgraded to a newer efficient system. We offer free estimates to meet your heating and air conditioning needs with your individual home and family budget as our first priority.
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How The Central Cooling Unit Dehumidifies the Air
What Are Efficiency Ratings?
The Importance of a Matched System
The Importance of a Yearly Central Cooling Air Unit Inspection
Seasonal Tune-Up and Inspection
System Diagram
Central Cooling air units are split systems: an outdoor unit, also called the condensing unit and an indoor unit, also called the air handler. The function of a central cooling air unit is to transport heat from one station to another. The vehicle your system uses to carry the heat is called a refrigerant, commonly referred to as Freon.
The compressor in your outdoor unit changes the refrigerant or Freon into a high temperature, high pressure gas. As that gas flows through the outdoor coil, it loses heat and condenses into a high temperature, high pressure liquid. This liquid refrigerant goes through copper tubing into the evaporator coil. There the refrigerant expands. Its sudden expansion turns the refrigerant into a low temperature and low pressure gas. This gas then soaks up heat from the air circulating in the duct work. The cooled down air is then distributed back through your house. The meantime, the heat that was absorbed by the refrigerant is transported back outside through copper tubing and released into the outside air. Dirty coils and improper refrigerant levels can cause your system to cool less efficiently than it should. An inefficient cooling system means higher energy bills. It also forces your compressor to work harder than is necessary and can actually shorten the life span of your cooling unit. Having an annual cooling system tune-up by a licensed technician would include an inspection of the coils and the checking of your refrigerant charge, to insure that your cooling system is running efficiently.
Sometimes, the drain lines may become clogged and your system will not drain the way it should. This can result in a drain pan overflow, which leads to water leaks in your ceiling, walls and or floors.
SEER RATING: Your cooling system efficiency is rated in SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio). This measurement of a cooling unit or heat pump system energy efficiency takes into account the cooling efficiency of the system under various weather conditions. SEER is determined by dividing the total cooling provided during warm months (in BTU'S) by the total energy (watt-hours) consumed during the same period. We recommend a minimum SEER of 14.
The Importance of a Matched System
Your cooling system consists of an outdoor unit (the condensing unit) and an indoor unit (evaporator). These two components are designed to work together as a coordinated team to provide top performance, maximum efficiency, and comfort. Whenever you install a new outdoor unit, you should install a new, equally efficient "matched" indoor unit at the same time. While replacing the outdoor unit only may initially offer you the lowest price, it may prove more expensive over time. When your cooling system components don't match, your system may still work, but it won't perform at the promised energy efficiency. So, the fact is, your system could be up to 15% less efficient than stated. You may be sacrificing comfort, as well, as a mismatched system and may have difficulty keeping up on the hottest days of the year!
The Importance of a Yearly HVAC Inspection
Would you drive a car year after year without ever changing the oil or taking it to a mechanic for a tune-up? Probably not. Like your car, your cooling and heating systems must be maintained in order to run efficiently and dependably. An annual cooling check-up allows a technician to identify minor problems before they become major ones.
Tri County Air Conditioning & Heating performs yearly cooling system inspections on residential structures.
SEASONAL TUNE-UP AND INSPECTION
Spring: My air conditioner needs to be serviced! Call Tri County we perform the following,
1. Test and check operating pressures with gauges.
2. Check voltage and amperage to all motors with meter.
3. Check air temperature drop across evaporator.
4. Check for adequate refrigerant charge and possible leaks.
5. Check evaporator superheat.
6. Check belts and adjust tension.
7. Check/clean/change, customer supplied, filters.
8. Check pressure switch cut out settings.
9. Check electrical lock out circuits.
10. Check starting contactor contacts.
11. Check all wiring and connectors.
12. Check thermostat.
13. Check that condensate drain is open.
14. Turn exposed dampers to cooling position. (No balancing)
Fall: My furnace, hot water/steam boiler needs to be serviced! we
1. Shut down central air conditioner.
2. Clean and adjust all safety controls.
3. Vacuum clean burners and controls.
4. Clean and adjust pilot assembly.
5. Adjust burner for efficiency.
6. Check for gas/oil leaks in furnace.
7. Check belt and adjust tension.
8. Check/clean/change, customer supplied, filters.
9. Check flue pipe.
10.Check thermostat.
11. Turn exposed dampers to heating position. (No balancing)
12. Adjust pressure regulator.
13. Check overall performance and operating efficiency of heating system.
INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT
1. Visual Check
A. Oil leaks
B. Oil Levels
C. Freon leaks
D. Unusual noises
E. Potential hazards
F. Condition of filters
G. Condition of coils
2. Hands-on Check
A. Thermostat
B. Drain lines
C. Operating voltages
D. Operation of safety controls
E. Condition and tension of belts
F. Electrical wire and connections
G. Operating temperatures and pressures
H. Bolt/nut and flare connection for tightness
MAINTENANCE
1. Replace compressor oil, as needed (semi-hermetic only)
2. Lubricate motor/fan bearing and control linkage
3. Clean condenser and evaporator coils if needed
4. Clean heat exchanger, where applicable
5. Check overall functional operation of equipment
SYSTEM CHANGE-OVER
SPRING:
1. Heat shut down: Central Air Unit start-up
A. Inspection/Maintenance of heat and air conditioning system
B. Start up air conditioning unit
C. Leak check freon system
FALL:
1. Air conditioning shut-down: Heat start-up
A. Inspection/Maintenance of air conditioning and heating system
B. Start-up heating system and check operation
Priority Emergency Service - Should you have a breakdown, our technician will respond to your call as a priority situation. We provide emergency service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Parts Replacement or Repair - Whether a contract holder or not, Tri County Air Conditioning & Heating can repair your furnace, boiler, air conditioner, humidifier or electronic air cleaner, or can install a new matched High Efficiency Furnace and Air Conditioning System, Hot water or steam boiler.
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