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...
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 shortlist of things to check, change...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 8, 2019 | FAQ
Furnaces are rated by the Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE) ratio, which is the percent of heat produced for every dollar of fuel consumed, or how efficiently a furnace converts gas into heating energy. Its AFUE rating is measured as a percentage. Like the...
by Josh Thomson | Feb 1, 2019 | FAQ
There are a few obvious signals that let you know when it’s time to upgrade your heating system: Frequent repairs, recent spikes in utility bills, and inconsistent temperatures in the home are a few warning signs that it’s time for a new heater. But if...
