CHANNELLOCK®

Some Interesting News from Channellock, Inc.

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With a jaw capacity up to 3 inches, the CHANNELLOCK® 30-inch 380 adjustable wrench is 6 inches longer than the company’s previous offering. The wrench is forged from chrome vanadium steel. It’s reinforced joint, with a 1.5 inch thickness and 6.3 inch width, as well as premium support behind the wrench’s 12-pound steel structure. With its massive frame, the wrench was designed specifically for professionals from the oil and gas, fleet maintenance, HVAC, rigging, farming, industrial, and commercial industries.

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Copeland Scroll™ Residential Compressors

Some new technology:

Copeland Scroll™ residential compressors have a reputation for proven performance... performance that continues to advance generation after generation.

The next generation of Copeland Scroll residential compressors are R-410A ready, optimized for 13+ SEER applications and built around a unique technology that wears in and not out. They include the latest advances in Copeland Scroll technology featuring 20 major design improvements and breakthroughs in protection, reliability, efficiency and sound.

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PORTABLE COOLING

Some interesting news from Koldwave, Inc.

Model 5KK14 portable air conditioner offers quiet, efficient operation and 13,200 Btuh of portable cooling. It can be used in commercial settings, providing temporary cooling during office renovations or emergency cooling in hospitals, labs, and computer rooms. The a/c unit uses R-410A refrigerant. It has a digital control panel, and four heavy-duty twin-wheel lockable casters for maximum portability. The portable air conditioner features automatic restart after power interruptions, directional nozzle, optional automatic condensate pump kit, compressor off-timer to prevent short cycling, spot-cool and room-cool thermostat settings, re-frigerant system high-pressure switch, and thermostatic control with multispeed fan. The 5KK14 uses 7 mm coils. Its compact footprint provides maximum portability and maneuverability, said the company.

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PROTECTING YOUR REFRIGERANT

DiversiTech® COP-CAP™ is a very handy device that we use to help our customers protect their refrigerant in their HVAC systems. They help stop tampering with the system. Helps prevent from the theft of your refrigerant. It prevents access to refrigerant being mis-used. You would be surprised how much refrigerant is stolen from residential and commercial HVAC systems.

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Atomizing Systems Inc.: High-Pressure Fog Device

Here is some great news from Atomizing Systems, Inc.:

Designed for spot cooling/humidifying with zero wetting in any space, the fan-driven, high-pressure fog device applies a dry, non-wetting, cool-water fog in any work space or directly on machinery needing cooling or humidity. According to the manufacturer, even within a room with 8-foot ceilings, no wetting will occur when installed properly. The wall fogger may be mounted almost anywhere and is equipped with a quiet, pressure-sensing fan to add velocity to the fog particles. The unit only requires the ½-hp, 1,000-psi Cold Fog® pump system to operate up to six fan units. Humidity, time, or temperature controls may be added for automatic operation. When fogging stops, water pressure at the pump is released instantly, and check valves on each nozzle close to prevent dripping. Next, the energy-efficient fan shuts down and the unit is ready to start up again drip-free. Each fan outputs approximately 11 pounds per hour with standard nozzles. Larger sizes are available. When multiple fans are employed, manual shutdown of any fan on the system causes the fog pump to automatically slow down while always maintaining the same pressure.

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The Key Elements Of Highly Efficient Ductwork Design

Face it, when you’re building or buying a home, the ductwork isn’t one of the first things you think about.

You’re paying attention to the way the home flows, how many bathrooms you have and the view from the great room. But after you’ve moved in, you may come to appreciate that ductwork.

You’re relying on it to keep you comfortable both winter and summer. So it pays to make sure your ductwork layout is top notch. Here are some key elements of efficient ductwork design:

Ducts should run through conditioned spaces: Ductwork that runs through a crawl space or attic is vulnerable to heat transfer. That means your cooling system has to work harder than it should, and you’re spending too much money to stay comfortable.

Each room should have a return register: A return register in each room facilitates circulation. If one of the rooms in your home doesn’t have a return register, keep the door open, or consider installing a room-to-room fan to permit air circulation. If a room lacks a supply register, do a ductwork inspection. Sometimes a builder makes a mistake and runs ductwork to a room but overlooks putting in the register.

If you’re building a home, include the ductwork in the early stages of your planning: Because ductwork will be affected by the placement of walls and other design features, it’s best to incorporate it sooner, rather than later.

Keep your duct runs as short and straight as possible: Short runs have minimal connections, which are susceptible to leaks. Lots of turns in ductwork inhibit airflow.

Have questions about your ductwork? Get in touch with Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We can offer expert advice, whether you’re building a new home or working hard to make the home where you live now more comfortable. We have been serving homeowners in Northeast Florida since 1982.

For assistance in deciding with Duct upgrading to a R-6 Duct System.Replaceing N is a smart move for your home, please contact Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ve provided exemplary HVAC service for our Northest Florida customers over 2.5 Decades.

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3 Reasons To Give A Ductless Mini Split Serious Consideration

Once unfamiliar to most homeowners, ductless mini splits have gained widespread popularity, and for good reason. These neat little systems can be installed in a number of ways. They’re highly efficient, and they offer a number of performance features, such as zoned temperature control and quiet operation.

Versatile installation
The ductless mini split is composed of an outdoor unit and up to four air handlers. Flexible conduit can extend up to 50 feet from the outdoor unit to each indoor air handler. The flexibility of this setup affords you many installation options. For instance, if you need to cool and heat a room in the front of your home, you can install the outdoor unit in a less conspicuous area at the back of your home. The air handlers can be located in several spots, high on a wall, for example, or even on the ceiling. The thin conduit needs only a small access hole to connect the outside unit to the interior components.

Efficiency and comfort
The ductless mini split is a highly energy-efficient way to cool or heat an addition or even a small home. It offers several advantages over other options:

•There’s no need to run ductwork into new construction. If you’re cooling and heating a vacation cabin, you don’t need to worry about disturbing the walls for ductwork.
•You won’t have any window air conditioners interfering with your view outside.
•You can enjoy the comfort and energy savings that a zoned system delivers. Each air handler can be individually controlled.

Because there’s no ductwork, you don’t need to worry about losing any conditioned air. An average home can lose as much as 20 percent of its conditioned air via breaches in the duct system. This ultimately spikes energy bills.




If a compact ductless mini split seems like a nice fit for your remodeling or retrofit, contact Action Heating and Air Conditioning in Northeast Florida. We can answer all of your questions and provide expert installation.

Upgrading to a Zoning System? Tips to Help You Decide

With summertime just around the corner, this is the time to consider upgrading to a zoning system. In addition to significant energy savings, a zoning system can increase your home’s comfort.

A zoned heating and cooling system uses multiple thermostats to monitor the temperature in specific areas, or zones, of your home. Each of the programmable thermostats is wired to a single control panel. The control panel controls different dampers in your forced air HVAC system to monitor the airflow to each zone independently.

Here are tips to decide if upgrading to a zoning system is right for your home.

Do you have a multi-story home? If so, you’ll benefit from zoned cooling this summer. Because heat has a tendency to rise, it’s common for upper levels to be uncomfortably warm. A zoned system will ensure both stories are kept at your desired temperature.

Are there rooms/areas of your home that are rarely used? It’s a good idea to establish independent zones for those spaces so your A/C isn’t using unnecessary energy to cool rooms that aren’t being used.
Do your family members seem to have individual thermometers? In many cases, couples prefer a cooler master bedroom, while young children may require a warmer sleeping environment. Zoning systems can provide different micro-climates under one roof.

How often do you have to super-cool one area of the house in order for another to be tolerable? This is often the case in homes with large expanses of windows with a southern or western exposure, or rooms with vaulted ceilings. In order to combat the solar heat gain in these living spaces, you may have to freeze out other areas of the house. Zoned systems create a balance.
Once you’ve upgraded to a zoning system, your utility bills should begin to decrease, reflecting the energy conservation achieved when your house is heated and/or cooled more efficiently.

For assistance in deciding whether upgrading to a zoning system is a smart move for your home, please contact Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ve provided exemplary HVAC service for our Northest Florida customers over 2.5 Decades.

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Heat Pump Upgrade — Lifetime Versus Initial Costs

When you’re making a heat pump upgrade, keep the lifetime costs of your investment in mind as well as the sticker price. In the long run, operating costs will outweigh your upfront expense — so it’s important to weigh energy efficiency heavily when you’re choosing a new heat pump. The heat pump you buy will affect your household’s finances for years to come.


There are a couple of efficiency ratings to consider in particular when considering a heat pump upgrade:

HSPF, or “heating season performance factor.” HSPF measures the energy efficiency of both the pump’s compressor and electricity-resistant elements. The heat pumps that are most efficient in this area will be rated from 8 and 10 on the HSPF scale — anything lower means you’ll be using up more energy during heating mode.

SEER, or “season energy efficiency ratio.” This rating measures how efficiently a heat pump uses energy during its cooling mode. Heat pump upgrades that are higher on the SEER scale are usually more expensive upfront, but they pay off in long-term energy savings. If you can afford to invest in a higher efficiency pump now, you’ll probably recoup much of that cost down the road. The most cooling-efficient heat pumps out there are rated from 14 and 18 on the SEER scale.

In a warm region such as Northeast Florida, SEER is the more important factor, as you’ll rely more on the pump’s cooling mode. If you have questions or could use help weighing your options when it comes to heat pump upgrades, contact the experts at Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We’re proud to help keep Northeast Florida homeowners comfortable — while helping improve energy efficiency, too.

f you’ve got questions about an A/C replacement for your home, contact Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ve provided HVAC services for Northeast Florida since 1982.

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Is It the Season for A/C Replacement? How to Go About Choosing a New System

Facing an A/C replacement could be one of the more challenging home improvement projects you’ll deal with. Air conditioners are complex and expensive appliances you rely on to maintain your comfort throughout the long cooling season. This guide can help you learn how to choose a system based on critical factors.

Nothing affects the performance of a central air conditioner more than its size. A system that’s too small won’t be able to cool your home when the weather is exceptionally hot, and one that’s too large won’t run long enough per cycle to remove enough humidity. The short cycles also drive up your energy bill and increase the wear and tear on all the parts in the system.

Professional HVAC contractors use a tool called Manual J to calculate the size of the A/C replacement you need rather than going by the size of your existing equipment. Changes or improvements to your home affect its needs, and therefore the size of the A/C replacement. Manual J takes into account the cubic footage you cool, insulation levels, window efficiency and placement, along with other factors related to your home and yard.

Efficiency

The minimum energy efficiency rating for central air conditioners stands at 13 SEER (seasonal energy efficiency ratio). Anything higher may lower your energy bills.

Upgraded features ideal for Northeast Florida's humid climate include:

Variable-speed air handlers - These adjust the motor in the air handler to run at different speeds depending on your cooling needs. They tend to run longer and slower, which removes more humidity.

Dual-speed compressors - A compressor with two speeds runs on its lower speed when temperatures are moderate and saves the high speed for the warmest weather. This saves energy during the spring and fall when it’s cooler.
Installation

Your HVAC contractor should examine your ductwork before installing the A/C and seal the leaks if necessary. The outdoor condenser should be placed in a shady location away from the dryer vent and any heavy vegetation.

If you’ve got questions about an A/C replacement for your home, contact Action Heating and Air Conditioning. We’ve provided HVAC services for Northeast Florida since 1982.

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SPECIAL NEEDS CUSTOMERS

In our field we run across many, many customers. Some of our customers have special needs and our motto is: Our technicians treat those with special needs in the same manner that they themselves would like to be treated, with respect and kindness.

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NEW TECHNOLOGY BY FLUKE

Always new technology.

The VT02 Visual IR Thermometer combines the convenience of a spot thermometer with the visual advantage of a thermal imager creating a brand new tool category – a troubleshooting camera with an infrared heat map.

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