Choose Your AC Contractor
The good news is that there are a lot of choices these days in residential air conditioner units. From the size to the type, you can choose an AC unit that will work for your home and meet the goals you hope to achieve. That being said, because there are so many choices, from energy-efficiency to different models and types, you may need the help of your air conditioning contractor to advise you. This is where the importance of step number one comes in. Choose a trustworthy Rhode Island HVAC contractor, and they can help you make this decision.
Choose an Air Conditioner Unit
The good news is that there are a lot of choices these days in residential air conditioner units. From the size to the type, you can choose an AC unit that will work for your home and meet the goals you hope to achieve. That being said, because there are so many choices, from energy-efficiency to different models and types, you may need the help of your air conditioning contractor to advise you. This is where the importance of step number one comes in. Choose a trustworthy Rhode Island HVAC contractor, and they can help you make this decision.
Schedule the AC Installation
Once you've decided on the air conditioning contractor and on your AC unit, it's time to schedule the actual AC installation. This is an exciting day, indeed, especially if the temperatures are climbing in Rhode Island. The most important thing you can do before the HVAC technicians arrive at your home is to prepare the place you want your AC unit installed. Many air conditioning contractors may have already helped you decide on a location for your AC unit while they were at your home. If not, you'll need to find a flat place out of the sun and preferably as protected from the weather as possible.
While all AC units are weatherproofed, that doesn't mean that they are immune to the fury of Mother Nature. The sun can cause damage over time, as well as the wind, and you'll want to make sure there are not hanging branches over your AC unit where twigs and leaves can perpetually fall into your residential AC unit.
Decide on a New Thermostat
If you're upgrading your AC unit, it's a no brainer to upgrade your thermostat as well, especially if you are still using an old thermostat that cannot be programmed. Thermostats, like air conditioners, have improved dramatically in technology as well. From programmable to smart thermostats that can learn and program the thermostat itself, you can save a lot of money and time when you upgrade your thermostat at the same time as your residential cooling system.
Final Check!
After the HVAC technicians have finished up your residential AC installation and cleaned up their mess, they will walk you through the AC unit and your new thermostat. During this time, your AC contractor will go over maintenance tips for you as well and answer any questions you may have. Don't be shy to ask if you don't understand something, especially the smart thermostats, which can take some getting used to.
Atlantis Comfort Systems in Rhode Island takes this step in your residential air conditioning installation very seriously. We want to be absolutely sure that you are comfortable with your new cooling system and that you are 100% satisfied. We'll test it to make sure it works and offer to make your first AC maintenance appointment as well, which is critical to the optimal performance and longevity of your cooling system. Once you feel confident in your new cooling system, our job is complete, and you now have a top-of-the-line new residential AC system for years to come.
