Scaran Blog: Posts Tagged ‘Air Conditioning Replacement’

Do I Need Ductwork to Have a Central Air Conditioner Installed?

Monday, July 3rd, 2023

Ductless air conditioners are one of the latest HVAC trends, and they are gaining a lot of traction in the market. Many homeowners wonder if they can have a central air conditioner without ductwork, similar to a ductless AC system. Unfortunately having a central air conditioning unit requires the use of ducts to distribute air evenly throughout your home. 

But central air conditioning still has many advantages, even with the attached ductwork. If you are interested in central air installation in Woodbridge, NJ, give our team a call. In the meantime, you can keep reading to learn more about why central air conditioners need ductwork and why the system might be beneficial for your home.

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Adjusting the Thermostat? Here’s Why Your Home Is So Hot!

Monday, August 20th, 2018

a-man-a-fan-a-plan-panamaWhen you find yourself fiddling with the thermostat settings for your house during the summer, there are two things you should know:

  1. Pushing the thermostat down lower is wasteful of energy and doesn’t give you better cooling, it only keeps the AC compressor running for longer.
  2. This situation is a warning sign something may be wrong with the AC.

We want you to end the summer in a relaxed home environment, so we have some suggestions for why you may have a hothouse this time of year. If you need air conditioning repair in Staten Island, NY to solve the temperature trouble, you can rely on our technicians to get the job done.

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When Repairs Can No Longer Save Your Air Conditioner

Monday, July 23rd, 2018

old-air-conditionerHow long can a home air conditioning system last? Nobody can provide a definite number, but here’s one answer that’s certain: it won’t last forever. As much as we would all love to have an air conditioner that will never need to be replaced—“the last air conditioner you’ll ever need to buy!”—it doesn’t exist. Like any other mechanical system, an air conditioner will eventually wear down to the point where repairs won’t rescue it and it’s time to get a new one.

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5 Ways to Cut Down on Cooling Costs This Year

Monday, April 30th, 2018

thermometer-going-redAnother hot summer in New York is on the way. Are you already worried about the first electrical bills of the season because you know how much it costs to run the AC? We understand, but we also know ways you can lower that summer utility bill sticker shock. Below are five ways you can make those cooling bills much more manageable this summer.

ONE: Install a new air conditioner

We’ll start with the most drastic step, but the one that can potentially save you the most—scrapping an old, inefficient AC for a new one. If your cooling system is more than 15 years old, or it was in your house when you moved in and you have no idea how long it’s been working away, you’re probably ready for an upgrade. Let an HVAC expert take a look at the system during maintenance (see below) and give you an informed opinion on whether it’s time to replace the cooling system. The pro can also give you advice for a new system.

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