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Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.boise-airconditioning.com

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

We have HEAT!

So guess who we called out to our home the other day? Ameri-Serv (ASI) Heating and Cooling! Why? Well we woke to a cold home. Early that morning the heater was on but just blowing and no flame. Now I am one to try and tinker with things, so I looked it over and read the code light that was flashing. I found the part on the diagram that said had the error, but for the life of me couldn’t figure out what to do at that point – I’m no pro! So I called the Pro’s – ASI Heating and Cooling.

They came right out, diagnosed the issue, fixed it then waited for the furnace to cycle on and then timed the unit to make sure it didn’t cycle right back off. Which on our unit we thought was normal. It never would flash any warning lights, the unit would turn on and then stay on with heat and all for about 5 to 10 mins, then cycle off, even if the temperature was not reached. Then it would be off and then cycle back on. We always thought that our old furnace was normal. It heated the house, kind of, and there were never any codes that displayed so we always assumed that it worked. And we assumed that the reason our house was always cold was that we had poor insulation and old windows that were not up to date energy efficient products. Our house was built back in 1972 with no new updates since we started to renovate.

Our ASI Heating and Cooling repair man made a few check when he saw what was going on, and replaced a part verses replacing the entire unit that a friend, who does heating and cooling, had told us was the probable issue. A simple fix and guess what – we have long lasting heat! Maybe our insulation and windows aren’t as bad as we thought. The heat stays on like a normal heater does, and reaches the room temperature settings and then turns off. And it stays off longer then I could ever imagine, probably like a normal heater!

The house is so warm now! I really thought it was just the insulation of our home. I feel like I have a new home! It’s warmer, we feel more relaxed, and much more cozy. We are just so happy and thankful that our repair man was thorough enough to see something that was wrong even if the furnace thought everything was ok by not flashing error codes.

So if you need a repair, or need to get a tune up, just to make sure things are fine. or maybe you have a bid on a job or repair from another HVAC (heating and cooling) company and want to feel secure about that should be repaired. Ameri-Serv  actually does FREE second opinion calls. So make sure you call

Ameri-Serv (ASI) Heating and Cooling (208) 342-HEAT or (208) 467-COOL

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Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

The newest form of thermostat learns your bad habits which could be good for your bank account... the jury is still out on that one.

The Nest is the latest and very interesting innovation for your home heating and air conditioning system and is pretty darn smart. The Nest is likened to Apple's products by many that have reviewed it so far and comes away with a very simple visual appeal and simplicity in operation much like Apple's products. But this is not your ordinary thermostat because this one learns your bad habits. We all have bad habits, do we not?

The Nest has no schedule or other programming, when you first start up the hockey puck resembling device the Nest will ask some basic questions such your zip code and temperature preferences and that is about it. Pretty Neat Right? After that the device takes control of your system and starts to learn from your habits both good and bad.

Read More http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/Green_HVAC_News_01.html

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

The costs of repairing your older air conditioning system are suddenly skyrocketing out of control.

Several years ago the EPA issued a mandate that the commonly used refrigerant R22 would be phased out over several years for environmental concerns about ozone depletion. Newer air conditioners are sold with the recognized replacement and is know as R410a, most of those sold over the past several years and are not effected by this mandate unless the unit uses R22.

In recent weeks the wholesale prices for the phased out R22 refrigerant have literally skyrocketed and double in cost practically overnight. From this point forward the prices of R22 refrigerant will be very volatile as the manufacturers scramble to meet the mandated reductions and as the raw materials become much less available. All HVAC contractors everywhere will be forced to pass these costs on to the consumer and the prices from some contractors could be truly shocking. This will effect millions upon millions of air conditioning equipment and systems.

Supplies will also begin to dwindle in the coming months…   read more http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/HVAC_News_R22_Surge.html

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

The best insurance against a broken air conditioning system is regular maintenance and while many of the parts in your air conditioning system are technical there are some things that a homeowner can do to make sure that they stay cool all summer long.

1. Make sure to clear the area around the condenser, the condenser is the outdoor unit and it circulates air through itself by pulling air through the coil and blowing out the top. Bushes and any other obstructions must be kept clear of the condenser so that the air can flow properly.

2. The coil in the condenser also must be kept clean, occasionally rinse the coil with the garden hose to clean any dirt and debris off and your air conditioner will run cooler and save you energy.

3. Change your air filters regularly, a clean air filter is even more important in the cooling season than in the heating season. A dirty filter can restrict air flow possibly allowing the indoor evaporator coil to freeze. A frozen indoor evaporator coil will stop air flow and can easily lead to damage of your cooling equipment which can result in expensive repairs.

4. Keep your condensate drains clear, as moisture condenses on the cold indoor evaporator coil it is collected in a pan under the coil and flows out a drain that typically is made of white PVC piping. It's important to make sure this drain flows freely to prevent water damage and possible build up of any mold growth.

5. Periodically check to be sure that the condenser fan runs when the air conditioning is running, this fan acts just like your car's radiator fan and if it stops working the air conditioning system overheats and this causes damage that can lead to expensive repairs.

Count on Ameri-Serv Heating and Cooling for your air conditioning maintenance and air conditioning repairs

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

ASI Heating and Cooling

ASI Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

What should I consider when buying a new Air Conditioner?

There has been a lot of improvement in air conditioning systems efficiency and performance over the last 5 or 10 years. If your system was installed prior to 1996 the SEER rating of your air conditioning condenser unit when it was new was likely around an 8 or 10 SEER. What is SEER, that stands for Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio and it is similar to miles per gallon on your car and like your car the higher the SEER the lower your utility bill will be and currently there are systems that have a SEER rating as high as 20 SEER with savings as high as 50%.

There are three main ways to determine the SEER of air conditioning equipment:
1. Find the model numbers of your present air conditioner and contact Ameri-Serv for an answer.
2. You can also check the energy efficiency label on your outdoor unit if it was manufactured after 1989.
3. Here are some history basics, if your home air conditioning system is….

Pre 1980 Your air conditioner SEER Rating is 6 or less
1980 – 1985 Your air conditioner SEER Rating is 7 or less
1986 – 1991 Your air conditioner SEER Rating is 8 or less
1991 – 2004 Your air conditioner SEER Rating is 10 – 12 or less

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ASI Heating and Cooling

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

, once we arrive we will quickly diagnose your Air Conditioning system and provide you with honest upfront options for any possible repair to your system.

When you call Ameri-Serv you will have confidence in our repair pricing every time with our open book pricing policy, our technicians will show you our up front air conditioning systems pricing manual for any repair at any time because we want to earn your trust.

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Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

Why is there water dripping from the copper pipe on my AC unit?
Water dripping from the refrigerant line set (copper pipe or tubing) is an indication of an improperly charged air conditioning system with our without insulation. The refrigerant levels in your air conditioning system is critical to proper operation and efficiency, both too little and too much refrigerant will cause poor operation, lack of capacity and lower operating efficiency. A properly trimmed refrigerant charge will not cause water to form (condense) on the copper refrigerant line set and if you see this you should call a qualified air conditioning repair company to first determine if the charge is low or high and if it is low you should have them inspect for leaks, if it is high do not use the last HVAC company that added refrigerant in the first place.

Should there be ice on my Air Conditioning unit refrigerant pipe?
Absolutely not. You should never have ice forming anywhere on your air conditioning unit or it's refrigerant line set (copper pipe or tubes) as this is an indication of an improperly charged air conditioning system. This is usually a symptom of a low refrigerant charge but also can be attributed to a possible clog in the refrigerant line set itself. Either way this requires immediate attention and repair or damage to your system could be the result. Call any qualified air conditioning repair contractor to have this issue diagnosed and repaired.

Read More at http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/Air_Conditioning_FAQ.html

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

* Seal your windows and doorways with caulk or weather strips.
* Install or replace door sweeps at the bottom of your doors.
* During all seasons do not block any supply air outlets or return registers with furniture or other objects.
* Look for a high-efficiency model when shopping for a new gas heating furnace, the latest models can give you up to 98% efficiency and if you have an old furnace this can really add up into big savings.
* During the air conditioning season simple measures such as cleaning and replacing you air filters can reduce cooling costs by up to 10%.
* An annual maintenance service will both extend the life of your expensive air conditioning system and increases efficiency which saves you even more energy.
* When running your air conditioning check your air filter every month during the cooling season and replace when it is dirty.
* Your systems duct work could be costing you. Leaking joints, elbows and connections can increase energy consumption up to 20 or 30%. Don't use duct tape, it's strange yes but that stuff does not work well on ducts. * When running the air conditioning close your drapes or blinds to help keep the heat outside.
* Install window tint, there are some brands that can reduce the radiated heat by up to 70%
* Best place for your outdoor air conditioning unit is the north side of your home, you can also just shade your air conditioner from any direct sunlight with shruds but make sure to keep them clear of the unit to allow for proper air flow.
* During the Air Conditioning Season you can adjust your thermostat up, for every degree above 72 you can save up to 3% more.
* Don't cool Mother nature... Close your windows, doors and even your chimney dampers when using your air conditioner. Any unused rooms should be closed off to cut cooling costs but keep in mind do not close more the just two or three supply registers as the reduced air flow has an impact on efficiency of the system.
* Look for a high-efficiency model when shopping for a new air conditioner, the latest models can give you up to 50% in savings over your old clunker.

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation

Honestly no, but this depends on the age of the system. If you are considering replacing your unit more than likely it is an older generation with a lower SEER rating than those built today. Even with older air conditioning systems you do not have to replace the indoor evaporator coil. But, you would be making a mistake and wasting your money if you choose to keep the old indoor evaporator coil. The two components, the outdoor air conditioning condensing unit and the indoor evaporator coil should be a matched set as far as SEER ratings are concerned in order to obtain the rated efficiency. When running a 13 SEER air conditioning condenser unit with a 10 SEER or lower indoor coil you will more than likely gain very little in efficiency above the rating of the indoor coil. It is also recommended that if you do use your old indoor coil that you have a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) installed on the indoor coil to properly regulate the refrigerant flow. The other issue today is the change in refrigerants from R22 to R410A, this creates another issue in that the old oil used with R22 is not compatible with the new R410A refrigerant and both the line set (copper tubes) and the indoor coil must be internally cleaned or replaced prior to installing the new refrigerant in order to prevent damage to the new air conditioning condensing unit.

See more frequently asked questions on our website here: http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/Air_Conditioning_FAQ.html

Ameri-Serv, Inc.

Heating and Cooling

Facilities Services

13601 W. Mc Millan Rd. S/102-120

Boise, Idaho 83713

Ada County (208) 342 4328

Canyon County (208) 467-2665

http://www.asi-heating-airconditioning.com/ 

http://www.asihvacr.com

Serving the Treasure Valley with Honest and Dependable Services at Consistently Affordable Prices for all your heating and cooling needs. 100% Satisfaction always Guaranteed.   Residential and Commercial Sales Installation, Repairs and Services on all brands and system types.   Gas, Oil, Electric Furnaces - Heat Pumps – Air Conditioning – Dual Fuel Green Hybrid Systems – Geo Thermal Systems – Indoor Air Quality – Building Automation