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Full Modulating A/C on the Way By Dan Jape

Friday, May 11th, 2012

Furnaces have been on the market for years that have full modulation of output capacity. Instead of two or three speeds, these furnaces can regulate their heat output to match the amount of heat that is escaping your home. They offer the ultimate in efficiency and comfort by never over heating your home, but instead just putting out the amount of heat needed at any given time. No waste is involved in this process and it makes a very comfortable environment to not turn on and off constantly.

A new air conditioner is in the design process that will perform the same way. Currently a/c units are both single speed and two speed and the two speed unit can even out temperature swings and slow down to provide the correct capacity needed depending on outdoor temperature. Two speed units run longer using less electricity and this longer run time can offer enhanced dehumidification and comfort. The new unit will have true modulating capacity where it’s cooling output will match the heat coming in your home from the outside. The unit will use a variable speed compressor to have infinite number of levels to keep your home the temperature you deserve. These units will remove moisture better than any regular a/c system due to their long run time which will extract more moisture.

When these units have been thoroughly tested and proven to be reliable, we will start offering these new machines. A couple of manufacturers  have already released their units, but until I see them run trouble free for a number of years, I personally would wait for the kinks to be worked out, but they are thee future of air conditioning.  I believe all a/c units some day soon will be of the full modulating type and comfort and efficiency will be unparallelled. By Dan Jape, Reliable Heating, Air, Plumbing and Electrical.

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The Last Water Heater You’ll Ever Buy

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

By Dan Jape, owner Reliable Heating, Air, Plumbing and Electrical

When you are in need for a new water heater, there are a number of different models on the market today. One can choose the regular tank water heaters that last for 10 to 12 years normally or a high efficient tankless type that can last 20 to 25 years and provide a large amount of hot water on demand.

But another choice that is quickly becoming popular is the Marathon water heater that will last a lifetime and is one of the most efficient ways to heat water. The tank of a Marathon is made out of a high impact, high temperature polysufone fiberglass that will never corrode or rust, and the tank is cocooned in a 2.5 inch thick foam insulation jacket that stops the heat from escaping from the heated water when it is in standby mode.

The Marathon comes with a lifetime warranty that allows for no pro-rating deductions if there is a leak. The water heater is simply replaced by Rheem no questions asked. If you are a Georgia Power customer, you can even qualify for a $525 cash rebate if you convert over to a Marathon.

 

One very nice feature of the Marathon is they can be installed in a basement or an upstairs closet/attic and you virtually never have to worry about your heater leaking and flooding your home and furnishing. Because of the special fiberglass construction, you are assured it will not fall apart and rust. Most Atlanta area homes have no overflow protection for their water heaters meaning hundreds of homes each year suffer flooding when the homeowner waits to long to replace an old unit. This will not be the case with Marathon.

All the internal parts carry a 6 year warranty and can easily be rebuilt after that if any failure occurs. If you have an electric water heater currently, the Marathon can cut your usage cost by half – and if you currently have a gas heater, you can normally save $60 to $70 per year.

All gas water heaters need regular maintenance and flushing to make sure sediment does not build in the tank and by not doing so, the lifetime will be shortened. The Marathons need no cleaning or flushing and other than an occasional check of the Temperature and Pressure relief valve, the Marathon is one of the few maintenance free water heater choices in the market place.

Another great choice for a water heater with an extremely long lifespan is the gas tankless water heater. They heat water on demand without holding any water in a tank on reserve. This means that they also are a very good choice to be installed in an area where a leak or failure could cause damage since they have no water in them to leak.

Either one is a very attractive option to consider when the old builder grade heater in your home starts nearing the 10 year old mark or it is rusty or leaking. They will truly be the “last water heater you buy.”

Georgia Power offers their customers a cash rebate of $525 for converting their old water heater to a new Marathon heater of any size. Reliable Heating & Air is a Georgia Power approved contractor who can process all the needed paperwork to get this rebate back to the customer quickly. Reliable serves all of metro Atlanta and surrounding cities quickly and efficiently. Call Reliable Heating & Air today for all your water heating or general plumbing needs.

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Goodbye, my old friend..

Monday, February 15th, 2010

by Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air

After a ten year phase out, Freon is now dead and gone forever and this change will have an impact on most every home and business in the country. Back in the early 1990′s, law was enacted that called for the phase out of CFC’s, halons, and HCFC,s due to the fact they destroy the ozone layer and are responsible for creating an ozone hole over the South Pole. Freon is an HCFC and whether you believe in the ozone issue or not, everyone who currently has an old air conditioner that runs on Freon will be affected by the phase out since the law mandated that no new Freon based a/c units can be built after January 1, 2010 and after January 1, 2015, there is a ban on the sale and use of Freon in residential use. As the production of new Freon is limited, the price of this gas is going up to the point to where if you have an old leaky a/c system that uses Freon R-22, it will be a better idea to replace your a/c system instead of spending hundreds of dollars fixing leaks and recharging the system with Freon. Freon is going to be expensive this summer and to keep adding more to a leaky system is not a good use of your money. The state of the economy has the price of new systems lower than ever before and warranties have been escalated to 10 years parts and labor making this the best of times to cut ties with your Freon based a/c system.

New units now use R410a refrigerant which is far better than Freon in removing heat and moisture and is the only refrigerant available for home use. New units can cut your electric bill by 50 percent while giving you comfort you have never known. There are tax credits available of $1500 from the federal government which will pay the cost of upgrading to the very best furnace and a/c system. You will get a variable speed furnace with a built in dehumidifier and a 16 seer a/c system that will keep your home cool and dry in the summer and an even temperature in the winter. There are also factory rebates of $1000 or 36 months same as cash to help with the cost of upgrading your comfort system. Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air was one of the first contractors in the Atlanta area to specialize in the new R410a refrigerant having installed some of the first units on the market late in 1999.

Every year people who know they have to replace their cooling systems get estimates over the winter when business is slow and they get the best prices of the year. But instead of going ahead and getting the work done early before the warm weather arrives, they procrastinate until it get hot and contractors are already busy, then they call and try to get off season deals. The heating and cooling business is all about supply and demand. In the warm months, there is an abundance of jobs and customers waiting to have work performed and no contractor can give you a special deal because the time to do your work could be sold at full price to the next person waiting in line. Do not wait until spring to try and repair or replace your a/c if you already know you need service. Get it done early if you want the best price and experience no waiting in a hot house. Call Dan Jape of Reliable Heating & Air today for details about the new green refrigerant R410a.

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Don’t fall for “FREE”

Monday, March 23rd, 2009
don't fall for free!

I have noticed a trend in advertising and marketing of service companies to stress “FREE” goods and services. It seems like when the economy gets tough, more dishonest companies spring up to try and play on the consumers emotions and bad judgment. Everyone knows there is nothing worth having that is truly free.

Good honest consumers, who are having a tough time making ends meet desperately want this “FREE” claim to be legitimate, and their common sense is put aside. They call one of these “Free” companies and are lied to about the true cost of whatever product they want. Companies that advertise “FREE” simply use that as a come-on to get in your home then they stick it to you. They generally do not employ anyone you would ever want in your home for any reason, due to fact that any honest, hard working competent person would never want to be involved in a rip-off, scam based company. The employee of these “FREE” companies are paid on commission and the more money they can get from you, the more they make. The nature of this type of transaction is not good for the homeowner due to the fact it is hard for the employee not to pad the bill to increase their own pay.

If you think about the “FREE” offer, common sense would tell you it is not possible to send a competent employee to your home in a truck to do anything “FREE”. The cost of sending an employee to your home for the first hour is somewhere around $100. This includes gas, auto insurance, wages, unemployment benefits, social security, workers comp and overhead items related to the operation of their business. If service companies truly came to your home for “FREE” they would be out of business in a week.

DO NOT fall for this age old greed-based come-on. You will receive inferior service at an inflated price, be charged for services and repairs you do not need, and be taken advantage off by people you can’t trust. Do not let your common sense fall by the wayside. THERE IS NO FREE LUNCH. I suggest that these are times when you can least afford to be taken advantage of. Your budget is tight! Do not allow them to get the better of you and believe these dishonest companies will give you something for nothing. Read the fine print, Ask a lot of question and look out for the buzz word “FREE” and ask yourself, when was the last time you saw your employer give away your goods or services for nothing.  You will pay in the end for anything promised free.

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