Where do most HVAC installations go wrong? Most often before the first wrench turns, when someone matches the new tonnage to the old nameplate and skips the math. At Ames HVAC, the math comes first. We build a load calculation for your Ames, IA home from its square footage, insulation levels, windows, orientation, and air leakage, because sizing errors in either direction cost comfort and money every day the system runs. From there the job becomes three connected pieces of work: equipment matched to the load, ductwork able to deliver what that equipment produces, and a commissioning process that proves the result on the meter instead of on paper.
Most of our service calls are for AC Repair and Furnace Repair. That's the place to start if you need a fix today.
Warning Signs for HVAC Installation
Recognizing the warning signs early can save you time and money. Watch for these telltale signs:
- Hot or cold rooms that no vent adjustment can fix
- The system still runs phased-out R-22 refrigerant
- The system in your home is more than twelve to fifteen years old
- Short, frequent cooling cycles that leave the house clammy
- Equipment loud enough to hear over conversation
- A compressor failure one year and a heat exchanger problem the next
- Energy bills climbing every season while comfort declines
- An addition or renovation the existing system was never sized for
Early Action Saves Money
Most HVAC failures start small, a weak capacitor, a squealing blower, a system that runs a little longer each week. At the first hint of a problem, call (515) 715-4159 for a fast inspection.
