Step 1
A close inspection will uncover leaks, soot, rust, rot, corroded electrical contacts and frayed wires. In furnace (forced-air) and boiler (hot-water) systems, the inspection should also cover the chimney, ductwork or pipes, dampers or valves, blower or pump, registers or radiators, the fuel line and the gas meter or oil tank-as well as every part of the furnace or boiler itself.

Step 2
Next, the system should be run through a full heating cycle to ensure that it has plenty of combustion air and chimney draft. Contractors use smoke pencils to check for sufficient draft and also test the air for carbon monoxide.

Step 3
Finally, it’s time for the down and dirty task of cleaning the burner and heat exchanger to remove soot and other gunk that can impede smooth operation. For the burner, efficiency hinges on adjusting the flame to the right size and color, adjusting the flow of gas or changing the fuel filter in an oil-fired system. A check of the heat pump should include an inspection of the compressor, fan, indoor and outdoor coils, and refrigerant lines. Indoor and outdoor coils should be cleaned, and the refrigerant pressure should be checked. Low pressure indicates a leak; to locate it, contractors feed tinted refrigerant into the loop and go over it with an electronic detector.

There are several ways that solar energy can be integrated into a hot water system. Although solar boilers can be used on their own, they are most often used in conjunction with traditional water heaters which are powered by gas or electricity. In this kind of system, the water heated with solar energy can be used on its own (if it is hot enough) or as preheated water for the traditional water heater. Pre heated water will also dramatically decrease your energy bill.

Solar boilers can be used in any type of climate but are most practical in areas which don’t have freezing weather during the wintertime. Solar hot water systems in colder climates can use indirect heating systems which do not expose the water to the freezing temperatures. Instead, a fluid that resists freezing circulates through the solar panels and is used to heat the water. Southern climates can use direct heating systems where the water itself passes through the solar panels installed on the roof.

There are two basic types of solar hot water systems — active and passive. Passive systems rely on gravity and the natural flow of water from hot to cold. They are simple systems and require very little maintenance. They are durable and long-lasting. You can easily build simple systems yourself all you will need are parts that you can find in any hardware store.

Active systems make use of pumps to circulate the water. In some systems, the pumps can be powered with solar energy; otherwise they must be connected to the household electrical supply. In both systems a storage tank is needed to hold the heated water.

On hot days with plenty of direct sunlight solar systems can heat water with surprising efficiency. During this kind of weather, there may be no need to use electricity or gas as a backup. When the weather is colder, the solar heaters can preheat the water which passes into the traditional water heater. This preheated water requires much less energy to bring to proper temperatures which can result in significant savings on your energy bills.

As with all alternative energy systems there is a lot of room for your own imagination if you like that. If you don’t you don’t and just use the technology, but for those who like to play around with technology like myself these systems offer a myriad of possibilities to think about.

For example, a stirling engine converts changes in temperature into mechanical motion, for example to generate electricity. Mmm, that’s a nice thought. A change in temperature is something this system will provide, but it will also heat your water. A double benefit?

If you are looking for a Oklahoma boiler repair company please call us today at 918-357-2248 or complete our online request form.

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While price, quality, and reliability are vital and important considerations of this business, the part Superior Service of Broken Arrow, Inc. and its employees play resides mainly in the beneficial relationships we can provide to our customers.

Our professional technicians can help you select, install, and maintain equipment to assure efficiency, reliability, and comfort over the lifetime of your products. We provide the full range of installation and repair services for residentiall equipment throughout the Tulsa County area. We are licensed and insured in Oklahoma.

We Offer Only The Best

• 100% Financing
• Free Estimates Available on Replacements and New Installations
• Up Front Pricing – So You Know Before We Work
• 10 Years “Can’t Write A Check”  Warranties Available
• Only The Finest in Heating and Air Conditioning Products

If you are looking for a heating and air conditioning company in the Tulsa County area, please call us today at 918-357-2248 or complete our online request form.

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While it is important to choose a heating and air conditioning brand with a history of quality, performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction – the brand itself is not as important as the installation of the equipment. If you are in love with a specific HVAC brand – We can get it.  But regardless, Superior Service of Broken Arrow, Inc. will repair and install ALL makes and models.

One effective way to cool a room is to have the air conditioning on only in the room you are in, rather than throughout an entire building.Focused air conditioning does the job better than cool air that is wasted because it is spread out over areas that are not in use.A portable air conditioner is a great way to put cold air exactly where you need it.Any room of your house, not to mention screened porches and garages, an apartment or a cabin can benefit from the cool air provided by a portable air conditioner.Your place of work is also a great location for an air conditioner on wheels, because it can follow you to your office or cubicle, or into a hot server room to keep all of the myriad electronic devices running at top form because they are not being stressed due to excess heat buildup.

Another reason why portable air conditioners are effective in their function is that you can select units in various sizes and with various other features, to meet your specific air conditioning needs.Small units that can cool up to 200 square feet, up to large ones suitable to 500 square feet are available.Many small air conditioners come with remote controls for ease of use.Air circulation is also improved with the use of an air conditioner.Some units also come with dehumidifiers, so you can wick the excess moisture out of the air, an important feature if you live in the humid southern region of the United States.Many of these also use the water taken in from air moisture to cool the coils in the unit, thereby increasing the unit’s efficiency by this clever means.Some air conditioners are also available with ionizers and means for killing bacteria, useful functions for those suffering from asthma.By selecting a unit of the correct size and with the features you need, you will save money by buying only what you need, as well as cooling only the rooms you wish.

If you are looking for a Oklahoma HVAC company please call us today at 918-357-2248 or complete our online request form.

To find out if your ducts need cleaning, pull off some supply and return registers and take a look. If a new furnace is being installed, you should probably invest in a duct cleaning at the same time, because chances are the new blower will be more powerful than the old one and will stir up a lot of dust.

Professional duct cleaners tout such benefits as cleaner indoor air, longer equipment life and lower energy costs. Clean HVAC systems can also perform more efficiently, which may decrease energy costs, and last longer, reducing the need for costly replacement or repairs. Cleaning has little effect on air quality, primarily because most indoor dust drifts in from the outdoors. But it does get rid of the stuff that mold and bacteria grow on, and that means less of it gets airborne, a boon to allergy sufferers.

If you are looking for a professional duct cleaning company in the Tulsa County area, please call us today at 918-357-2248 or complete our online request form.

You could come up with literally hundreds of combinations within one brand alone! There are all kinds of different models of furnaces, condensing units and evaporator coils as well as different efficiency levels, capacities and sizes. Once you start taking bids, you’ll see how many different choices you’re given. How can you decide what you need?

Most Oklahoma heating and air conditioning contractors will give you an estimate on one or two different brands. That’s probably what they warehouse and sell and there’s nothing wrong with that. Just remember, it doesn’t matter what brand you choose if the system is installed improperly! Most of the problems that arise after you purchase a system (including shortened equipment life) are caused by the installation and/or improperly sized equipment. I’ll tell you more about that later in the report.

While it is important to choose a heating and air conditioning brand with a history of quality, performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction – the brand itself is not as important as the installation of the equipment. If you are in love with a specific HVAC brand – We can get it.  But regardless, Superior Service of Broken Arrow, Inc. will repair and install ALL makes and models.

1. Lower utility costs (by as much as 42%)
2. Increase the service life of the equipment (reducing replacement costs)
3. Provide a greater level of comfort to the occupants:
4. Demonstrates you are adhering to industry wide “standard of care”.
5. Reduce your risk of exposing the occupants to IAQ problems (which in turn helps reduce your exposure to potential IAQ litigation).
6. Minimize emergency and unplanned repair expenses.

Our maintenance plan helps you avoid unexpected repair bills, reduced operating costs and maintain the highest efficiency from your heating and cooling system. Precision tune-ups are performed by our expert technicians. We retain comprehensive records of your system’s operation. At your convenience, we’ll send one of our technicians to your home or business to perform a comprehensive inspection which includes a complete cleaning of the outside condenser and servicing of your system. Includes Semi Annual precision Tune-ups and professional cleanings of your equipment.

Removing dust is usually done by installing filters in the incoming air stream or the circulating air stream. In air-conditioning systems, these filters are installed at the air handling units or AHU’s.

How do we know when to replace the filters?

As more and more dust accumulates at the filters, the differential pressures between the inlet and the outlet will increase. By measuring the differential pressures, we will have a very good indication of how much the filter has been choked by dusts. Persons maintaining the air-conditioning plant should know at what differential a filter should be replaced. Some of the dust particles are so minute, that they cannot be seen by the naked eye. In all appearances, the filter looks as good as new.

These are some factors to consider when determining when to change the filter:

Mechanical strength of the filter

The final pressure of a filter is usually stated in the product. That is the strength of the filtration medium. However, other factors need to be considered – the strength of the filter walls, frames and holders if not adequately designed can result in the sagging of the filter housing that will result in leaks.

Changes in efficiency of the filter

This is particularly important in low efficiency filters. Their efficiencies can be radically impaired as a result of high final pressure losses. Particles that have been collected by the filter can become detached and accompany the air stream. Fibrous particles are less likely to become detached compared to granular particles. Because of this, higher final pressure drops are permissible for the former, although this should not exceed about 200 Pa in a pre-filter.

If you are looking for a Oklahoma heating and air conditioning company please call us today at 918-357-2248 or complete our online request form.