by Josh Thomson | Apr 12, 2019 | FAQ
What is VRV? In the world of HVAC, technology is constantly changing. Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is not exactly a new technology, but it is new to the US markets. Certainly it is new to the residential HVAC market here in Los Angeles and Orange County. Thomson...
by Josh Thomson | Apr 5, 2019 | FAQ
“Elementary, my dear Watson!” The majority of home and smaller commercial air conditioning systems circulate a compressed gas refrigerant in a closed “split” system to cool and condition inside air. The refrigerant has to be re-cooled and condensed, and outside air is...
by Josh Thomson | Mar 28, 2019 | FAQ
Thomson AC is a certified Daikin Comfort Pro and we prefer to install systems by Daikin. However, air conditioning is a matured technology so most of the popular brands work pretty well. Many of them use parts made by the same manufacturers. So for many of our...
by Josh Thomson | Mar 21, 2019 | FAQ
A Heat Pump is an all-in-one heating and air conditioning system that works year-round to keep you comfortable. During warmer months, a heat pump works as a normal air conditioner. It extracts heat from inside the home and transfers it to the outdoor air. In colder...
by Josh Thomson | Mar 15, 2019 | FAQ
An air handler is usually a large metal box containing a blower, heating or cooling elements, filter racks or chambers, sound attenuators, and dampers. Air handlers usually connect to a ductwork ventilation system that distributes the conditioned air through the...
by Josh Thomson | Mar 8, 2019 | FAQ
BTU stands for British Thermal Unit and is a unit of measure of cooling or heating capacity. 1 BTU is the amount of heat required to raise (or lower) the temperature of 1 pound of water 1 degree Fahrenheit. There are 12,000 BTU’s in 1 Ton of Cooling. It is also the...
by Josh Thomson | Mar 1, 2019 | FAQ
SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 22, 2019 | FAQ
Ductless split systems can replace a traditional central ducted system or be used in addition to a central ducted system. It works in much the same way as a traditional air conditioner or heat pump, using an outdoor condensing unit, indoor air handler/evaporator (fan...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 15, 2019 | FAQ
If your AC system blow fuses or air your conditioner trips the breaker, there are a few things you can try at home. As always, Thomson air conditioning is here to help. There are many reasons for this problem to exist. below is a short list of things to check, change...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
How Much Does a Furnace Replacement Cost? Our furnace installation and replacement cost in Southern California averages $2,200. However, each installation is different. This results in slightly different furnace replacement costs. One discount we offer is for easily...
