Humidity Control

Controlling humidity in a hot humid climate such as Florida's can be difficult. Humidity doesn't only affect comfort and energy consumption, it also affects health. Mold and mildew thrive in a humid environment, and allergies and arthritic conditions are aggravated. Technology advancements now provide us with equipment that greatly enhances humidity removal, up to four times more than a conventional system. Please contact us for further information on Variable Speed Air Handlers and Heat Pipe Technology products.

Air Filtration

Air filtration is an important component of the home comfort system. The air we breathe the most is the air inside homes and offices. According to the EPA, indoor air, is on average, seven times more polluted than outdoor air. Homes can be loaded with dust, pollen spores and other pollutant particles. Combine that with the fact that we spend 90% of our time inside and indoor air quality becomes a major concern. Installed in your air conditioning and heating system, central air cleaners with sophisticated filtering capabilities have become the accepted way to improve indoor air quality.

Efficiency Ratings

Are your heating and cooling bills too high? Minimum efficiencies have been established by the Federal government, but in general, it's important to remember that the higher the efficiency rating, the greater the energy savings. When properly selected, higher efficiency matched systems offer improved comfort at reduced operating costs. SEER efficiency ratings for air conditioners start at 10.00 and go as high as 19.00 SEER. SEER stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is used as a guide to establish which system will operate with the least amount of energy usage. The higher the SEER number, the more efficient the unit, and the lower the operating cost. Your initial investment may be more, but your long term savings may be quite significant. Take a look at the chart below and see how the SEERs measure up. The best air conditioning system is one that fits your home's physical requirements as well as your lifestyle and budget. Crystal Air & Water will help you choose the system that offers the optimum energy efficiency within your budget.

A High Efficiency Rating makes Dollars and Sense

Approximate Annual Cooling Cost Comparisons

If your current air conditioner is more than 10 years old, it could be as low as a 6.00 SEER. Compare the annual cooling bill of a 6.00 SEER system to a new system with a higher SEER. Look at Trane's 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 14.00 and 18.00. The cooling bill of a 6.00 SEER of $1000.00 compared to a Trane with an 18.00 SEER would be $333.00, an annual savings of 67 percent! Now that makes dollars and sense, doesn't it?

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