How Air Conditioners Work
Before buying a central air conditioning unit, it might help to learn how they work. The process is pretty simple, as your thermostat, which also runs your furnace, signals your circuit board when the temperature reaches a pre-set level, letting your HVAC system know that the home needs cold air.
The system then turns on the blower and the condenser, with warm air moving into the ductwork and cooling as it passes the evaporator coil. The cooled air then returns to your vents. To insure your ducts and vents are clear of dirt and dust, Hunt’s Services also offers duct cleaning to Bellevue residents.
Simultaneously, the refrigerant inside your air conditioner absorbs heat from the air and pumps it outside the home.
The process continues until your home reaches your desired temperature, at which time the thermostat will shut the unit off.
The great thing about newer air conditioning units is that they’re energy-efficient, especially if you set your home to stay a specific temperature throughout the summer.
Speak with the professionals at Hunt’s Services to see what size of unit your home requires because ordering one that is too large or too small will lead to problems.
Replacing Your Existing Air Conditioner
In some cases, you might already have all of the components in place, but require a new air conditioner to replace your existing unit. This type of Bellevue air conditioner installation is generally the easiest because all of the ductwork is already in place.
Of course, we can try an air conditioning repair first, as this service, if successful, will save you money. If the unit is irreparable, a replacement is your only option.
As with other types of air conditioning installation, the process begins by figuring how large a unit you require to replace your existing one. Just because you already have an air conditioner installed doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s the right size for your home, but Hunt’s Services will figure it out for you.
Once we know what size of air conditioning unit you require, we’ll haul your old one out and install your new unit as quickly as possible. We’ll take care of all of the electrical work, too, so you can be confident that your home is safe and that your system is working at full capacity.
Installing Your First Air Conditioning Unit
If your home has never had an air conditioning unit installed before, things become a little more challenging. That’s because we’ll have to retrofit your furnace ductwork to ensure that cool air moves throughout your home.
We might also have to install a new circuit breaker in your electrical panel and put some new wiring in to get everything up to code.
As for the air conditioner itself, much of the work takes place outside your home. For this part of the installation, we’ll put the unit on a concrete slab or metal brackets to keep it off the ground, before running wires and pipes where they need to go.
Installing an air conditioner is a significant job, but Hunt’s Services will handle it the right way the first time. Give us a call at 253-533-7500 to begin the process, and our air conditioning services will have your unit up and running in no time at all.
