Happy New Year!

Happy New Year from all of us here at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning! We wish you a happy and healthy 2014! Be safe out there tonight!

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning! We hope you have an amazing holiday season celebrating with family and friends!

Isaac Home Energy Performance (IHEP) carefully inspects your home to identify all energy-related issues, then prioritizes smarter solutions for you. We give your house a “physical,” then prescribe exactly the steps you should take to save money and energy while living greener and more comfortably. IHEP: providing New York energy efficiency solutions to the Rochester area.

What size air conditioner do I need?

Installing a correctly sized air condition system is critical to its proper function. Bigger is not better. An oversized system will cost more to operate and will cycle too briefly to effectively remove household humidity. An undersized unit will not cool your home on the hottest of days. Correct sizing is essential.
Another choice you must make is the level of energy efficiency. Higher efficient systems cost more, but they operate more efficiently and use less electricity. Home size, design, location, amount and type of insulation, ceiling height, as well as the number and size of windows and doors will all impact your cooling needs.
An Isaac Field Representative can best advise you on the correct air conditioning solution for your home. He will perform a home cooling assessment and present options for your specific comfort needs. Contact us at (585) 546-1400 or comfort@IsaacHeating.com to schedule a free estimate.

How does an air conditioner work?

Air conditioning systems cool your home by moving excessive indoor heat to outside your home where it is dispersed into the air. Air condition will also lower home humidity to further improve your comfort.
Household air is drawn down the return-air ducts to your furnace where it passes over a cold evaporator coil. The heat from the household air naturally moves to the cold coil and is then transported in refrigerant lines to the condenser unit outside. The fan in that unit pulls air through the hot condenser coil to dissipate the excess heat into the outdoor air.
Meanwhile, as the indoor air passes over the cold evaporator coil, moisture in that air condenses onto the coil and turns to a liquid. This liquid leaves via a drain, leaving the air returning to your home living spaces dryer and more comfortable.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us here at Isaac Heating and Air Conditioning! We hope you have an amazing day celebrating with family and friends!

Fall and Winter Energy Savings and Heating Efficiency Tips

Practical ideas from Isaac on how to be more comfortable and save money during the fall, winter and heating seasons.

• Set your thermostat properly or invest in a programmable thermostat. The most economical operation of your system comes from setting the thermostat properly. Set the thermostat at the highest summer setting or the lowest winter setting at which you are comfortable. Typical settings are 78 degrees for summer cooling and 68 degrees for winter heating. When cooling, your operating costs increase from 3% to 8% for each degree your thermostat is lowered. When heating, your operating costs increase similarly for each degree your thermostat is raised.
• Keep the air filter clean. The easiest way to ensure your system operates efficiently and economically is by keeping the air filter clean. There are several types of air filters and several possible locations for the air filter. Ask your service technician next time he’s out at your home to show you where your air filter is located and which type of filter to use. If you have allergies, you should look at a pleated allergy filter or a media or electronic style air cleaner.
• Keep doors and windows closed. Close all doors and windows to the outside. This will reduce the heating load in the winter and the cooling load in the summer. Your system will operate more economically as a result.
• Make sure vents and grills are unobstructed. Arrange your furniture and drapes so that all output vents and intake grilles are free from obstruction. This will reduce the cooling and heating load on your system for more economical operation.
• Avoid excessive use of exhaust fans. Excessive use of kitchen or bathroom exhaust fans will make your system work harder. This will increase energy consumption and costs. Keep costs in check by making wise use of exhaust fans.