New high efficiency inverter model heat pumps from Amana and GREE blow the previous designs in heat pump technology out of the ballpark. They provide superior heating performance in single digit temperatures, unlike conventional heat pumps where performance drops significantly in temperatures below 35°f and expensive heat strips are required just to keep up.
Imagine staying warm down to temperatures as low as five degrees with a new inverter heat pump by GREE. The GREE Flexx maintains full capacity down to 5°f WITHOUT USING HEAT STRIPS! As a matter of fact, heat strips are optional in North Alabama with the New GREE technology. These heat pumps are a viable alternative to a propane or natural gas furnace at substantial operating cost savings.
Not only do the GREE Flexx heat pumps eliminate the need for heat strips, they are priced significantly lower than other equivalent SEER2 rated equipment.
Single and two stage conventional heat pumps lose heating capacity as the temperature outside drops. At 20°f they are only putting out half the heating capacity they are capable of at 47°f and need heat strips to keep up, all while blowing cold air at the vent.
Not only can the GREE Flexx heat way beyond expectations, it also runs circles around the conventional heat pump in Cooling mode. Most AC/heat pump units drop off capacity significantly when temperatures exceed 90°f. The GREE Flexx maintains full cooling capacity up to 115°f. This capacity becomes more and more relevant as we see hotter summer days occurring more often every year.
GREE Flexx Technical Specs –
Heating: -22°f to 75°f
100% capacity down to -5°f
78% capacity down to -22°f
GREE Flexx Technical Specs –
Cooling: 5°f to 129°f
100% capacity up to 115°f
78% capacity up to 130°f
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER): A method used to measure how much cooling a system puts out for each unit of energy it consumes.To calculate SEER, find the ratio of the amount of cooling produced (BTU) divided by the amount of electricity (watts) used. Think of it as a “MPG” rating on a vehicle.
Using our MPG analogy, the larger the MPG rating means the further the vehicle can go on one gallon of gasoline. In the same way, the higher the SEER number, the more cooling is produced per amount of energy, so the more efficient the unit is. Since 2015 in the US, central air units must be at least 14 SEER for energy effiencenty reasons. However, even 20 SEER units are available!
While the cost of a higher SEER unit on the outset is slightly higher, the amount of money saved from requireing less energy to cool your home is phenominal. For example, in Huntsville, AL upgrading from a 13 SEER system to an 18 SEER system will save approx. $230 annually, that is over $2000 over typical life of a unit!*
20 SEER systems provide the greatest energy savings and are highly efficient. They have a two-stage system which operates on “low” most days, automatically switching to “high” on the hottest days. They also have a variable-speed motor and are known for providing quiet and highly reliable cooling for 15+ years.
In addition, it is much better for the environment. The higher the SEER, the less air pollution. Going from a 13 SEER to 20 SEER has an air pollution reduction equivalence of up to 4 cars removed from the road!*
There are other factors that may affect your energy savings. While a new energy-efficient unit will drastically reduce your energy bill (as much as 55% if upgrading to a 20-SEER!*) there are reasons your system may not operate at peak efficiency. The way the duct work is laid out, dirt and blockages in the duct system, and lack of maintance or changing any filters will all make it opperate poorly. So be sure to check out these potential issues as well.
ACS, Inc originated the Preventative Maintenance program in Alabama decades ago. It saves our clients money, time, and inconvenience. According to our suppliers we have the lowest compressor failure rate of any other company in Alabama.
All mechanical equipment needs routine care and cleaning. Cars need regular oil changes and checks, filters changed, etc. The same is true with your HVAC system. To this effect we have a very popular Preventative Maintenance Agreement. Normal prices for a system check, cleaning, and filter changes are typically around $200+, but we offer a three year contract to save our customers as much as 40%!
Depending on what filters your system has, our technicians come out once or twice a year to do a thorough system check, change filters and UV bulbs, and clean the systems. They will make sure your HVAC is running at peak efficiency, and catch problems before they become major issues. We offer monthly payment options for PMA’s for your convenience.
