If This Winter Taught Us Anything, It Was The Importance Of Insulation

Oklahoma residents have seen their fair share of snow, ice and cold temperatures this winter. The season called to mind the importance of being prepared for storms and respecting nature’s fury. Most of all, it’s probably taught you the value of your home’s insulation.While insulation falls into the category of “out of sight, out of mind,” it remains absolutely necessary for maintaining a warm, comfortable home. Not only that, energy efficiency increases with proper insulation, which directly impacts your heating and cooling bills. With the right amount and the proper installation of insulation, you can potentially save about 20 percent on your total heating and cooling utility bills.To get the maximum efficiency and comfort, you have to have the right kind and the right amounts of insulation. Insulation is rated according to “R-Value,” which indicates how well the insulation restricts the flow of heat from inside your home to the outside. Higher R-values mean that insulation has a greater ability to restrict the flow of heat.The majority of Oklahoma residents live in zone 3 for R-value, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. In this zone, homeowners should use different types of R-value insulation for various areas of an existing home:

• Attic, uninsulated: R30-R60

• Attic with existing insulation: R25-R38

• Floors: R19-R25

• Walls: R5

Most homes should have insulation in the following areas:

• Unfinished attics

• Exterior walls

• Floors that are directly situated above (unheated) garages and crawl spaces

• Spaces surrounding all windows and doors.

To figure out how much insulation your home needs, you should first determine how much existing insulation you have. Use this equation:(Thickness in inches) x (R-value in one inch) = Insulation’s R-value TotalNow, you can calculate how much insulation you need to add, using this equation:(R-value recommended for your zone) – (existing R-value Total) = The amount of R-value you need to add.If you’re unsure about your home’s insulation, the professionals at Air Assurance are happy to assess your home’s insulation and offer recommendations for improvement. Now is the time to prepare for next winter.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas. To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.

Priority Service, Discounts And Longer Warranties. Another Bonus Of Our Extended Service Plan

When we go to start our car, if it has had the proper service, and we have followed the preventive maintenance plan, we give no thought to mechanical failure. We know, almost instinctively, that we will get to our destination with no problems.  On the flip side, if we don't change our oil, air our tires, change other fluids, etc... we may end up stranded at the worst possible time.At Air Assurance, we strive to maintain your heating and air conditioning system and give you peace of mind. We want you to feel confident about the purity of the air in your home and the reliability of your heating and cooling system. That feeling of confidence can be a constant companion with our Extended Service Plan.In the wee hours of the morning, in the event your heat goes out, a simple call to us puts your problem at the top of our list. Our Extended Service Plan is in effect whenever you need it, 365 days a year. When you call, we are there ahead of other customers who have not purchased the plan.As part of the plan your system will receive a twice a year complete, detailed  inspection to make sure we head off any problems.If, for some reason, you need replacement parts; there is a 15 percent discount on parts and labor. You are notified ahead of time about preventive maintenance so there are no surprises. In addition to the standard discounts, our quarterly newsletter lets you know about additional discounts.And since we know our NATE Certified specialists are handling your preventive maintenance, your warranties are iron clad. All our service checks are documented and you are given a copy for your warranty files. We have also again, stepped to the front of our industry by offering a Limited Lifetime Repair Warranty on most repairs we make as long as you continue your Planned Maintenance with us. If your comfort system is one installed by us, even your labor warranties are extended.  That's how confident we are in Planned Maintenance.The Extended Service Plan prioritizes your problems, gives you discounts and preventive maintenance twice a year. The extended warranties, NATE Certified technicians,  written service plans and other benefits are bonus features designed to save you money and provide you peace of mind.For more detailed information on how our ESP works, click here. Get a feeling of knowing your comfort system has the best possible care, is running at peak efficiency and is saving you money. Trust us to give you complete trust in the reliability of your home comfort.Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information, click here. Air Assurance services Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas.  To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.

Keep Your Heating & Air Conditioning Running Year Round With Preventative Maintenance

We may not be able to count on the economic climate getting better any time soon, but it’s a safe bet that Tulsa homeowners can count on fierce winters and sizzling hot summer climates.  We depend heavily on our heating and air conditioning systems to keep our families comfortable and safe.  However, most people never worry about their air conditioning and heating unit until it makes a funny noise, smells odd or worse, stops working in the dead of night.  Think of it as changing the oil in your car.  If you neglect the maintenance on your car, your engine might fail, your brakes might fail, you won't get very good gas mileage.  All of which will cost you more money in the long run.It is vital that you have a qualified HVAC contractor to perform seasonal preventative maintenance on your system in the spring and fall to prevent this sort of thing from happening.  Your Tulsa heating and air conditioning experts can catch minuscule problems before they become huge, expensive dilemmas.  In fact, over 70% of failures are caused by lack of routine maintenance.Issues such as over-ventilated spaces, frayed wiring, dirty equipment and leaks in the ductwork significantly drive your monthly operation costs up.  It is better that your HVAC professional finds a small refrigerant leak, rather than waiting until improper refrigerant levels burn out the compressor, which is by far the most costly A/C repair.  Protecting your investment with a preventative maintenance agreement is imperative.Regular tune-ups and service ensures equipment longevity.  Think of it as “equipment insurance".  A bi-annual preventative maintenance agreement ensures that your heating and air conditioning system consistently works at peak efficiency, and also ensures that it is working safely.Spotting potential problems saves you from equipment failure, downtime and money further down the road.  Were you aware that your HVAC system accounts for almost half of the cost of your residential energy bill?  Being proactive is smart--foryou and your pocketbook.   They initially cost very little money, but can save you big in the long run.If your heating and air conditioning unit is more than 10 years old, you may also want to consider upgrading to an Energy Star unit and trim high utility costs-by as much as $200 per year.   If your unit is more than 20 years old, you can save up to 50% off your utility bills!Our goal is to help educate our customers about energy and home comfort issues (specific to HVAC systems).  For more information, click here to download our free Home Comfort Resource guide. Air Assurance services the Tulsa, Broken Arrow and the surrounding areas.  To get started, check out our website or see our current promotions.