When the weather outside is frightful...
We offer quality Utah heating and cooling products for you and your home. We use American Standard equipment and feel that they are the most reliable and best equipment out there.
The
old way of doing things was any heat in the winter and any cool in the summer was good. This system didn’t really work well in the home and so you would have bad airflow with hot and cold spots. This is just not an efficient system! The
new way is to custom design your heating and cooling system to fit your wants and needs.
We service and maintain all furnace and air conditioner makes and models, but our main products are QUALITY and COMFORT which is why at Timberline Heating and Cooling, "the air is better up here!"
Feelin’ the heat? Time to cool down!
We offer quality Utah heating and cooling products for you and your home. We use American Standard equipment and feel that they are the most reliable and best equipment out there.
The
old
way of doing things was any heat in the winter and any cool in the
summer was good. This system didn’t really work well in the home and so
you would have bad airflow with hot and cold spots. This is just not an
efficient system! The
new way is to custom design your heating and cooling system to fit your wants and needs.
We service and maintain all furnace and air conditioner makes and models, but our main products are QUALITY and COMFORT which is why at Timberline Heating and Cooling, "the air is better up here!"
Air Conditioning
What are air conditioners and what do they do?
An air conditioner is normally thought of as an easy process. The air
conditioner just blows in some cold air into the house, right? Wrong. The air
conditioner is actually more complicated than that. It pulls in hot air from
the space you want cooled. Then it makes that once hot air cold and pushes it
back out. It actually sort of acts like a fridge. Whatever is put into the fridge
becomes cold. The same happens with the air conditioner. Difference being that
the conditioner pulls the air in. So, how does that hot air become cold? Like a
refrigerator, there is Freon gas in the air conditioner. This gas is heated and
obtains high pressure. Then that gas goes through some coils and the heat is
taken away. That gas turns into liquid and goes through an expansion valve.
When it passes through the expansion valve, it turns into cold, low pressure
Freon. After that is done, the cold gas goes through some more coils that
absorb heat and cool down the air inside the home or space. When the freon is
hot, it pulls the hot air inside the building with it. Hot air rises because it
is hotter above rather than below. So, the same idea applies when the air moves
towards the heated Freon in the air conditioner. Then that hot air becomes
recycled and turned into cold air.
What types of air conditioners are there?
There is a plethora of air conditioning units out there that you can buy. The
most important question is, however, which one is right for you? There is an
air conditioner for anything you are looking for. They are like toppings on a
sandwich, you choose what best suits you and your tastes. There are small air
conditioners, medium sized air conditioners, and large air conditioners.
Small Air Conditioners
Your small air conditioners include your portable air conditioners,
window, and through-the-wall air conditioners. Portable air conditioners can be
very convenient when you want to heat small spaces. They do not require
permanent installation and they are not very heavy to move around. Hence,
portable. ;) These small, portable air conditioners are normally used for
emergency situations or at data centers. Your other common types of
conditioners are the in-the-window and through-the-wall apparatuses. These are
a little bigger than your portable air conditioners but still fairly easy to
move around. The in-the-window model goes into your window, go figure. You have
the thermostat controls and intake vent facing into the space that is needing
to be cooled. The exhaust of the air conditioner then hangs outside of the
window. The through-the-wall air conditioning unit functions the same as the
in-the-window. The only difference between the two is that the through-the-wall
is simply put through a wall rather than sitting in a window. These two air
conditioners require some installation but can be easily removed during the
cold months if your prefer. So, it is not a permanent installation.
Medium Air Conditioners
Medium
sized air conditioners can be the larger size in-the-window or wall units. The
most common medium sized conditioners are the evaporative coolers. These
coolers are known to give the best results in very dry climates. They are often
used in desert like temperatures. These coolers use the same process as the
through-the-wal1 and in-the-window units. It also has the end that hangs
outside. The other most common medium-sized air conditioner is the unit that is
permanently placed into the wall, under the window. These units are commonly
seen at hotels.
Large Air Conditioners
The large
air conditioning units are mostly found outside. These units are big in size.
They require permanent installation and cannot be moved. These air conditioners
send cold air through vents and throughout the building. The installation
process can be very complicated but well worth it. These are the best choice in
obtaining the perfect temperature that your are seeking. These units are
commonly referred to as central air and can be found in suburban areas,
apartment complexes, office spaces, and other large buildings.
How do I select the right air conditioner for my home?
The most common issue that people have in the summer is choosing the right air
conditioner. Just keep in mind there are small air conditioners, medium sized
air conditioners, and large air conditioners. These small air conditioners even
come in different sizes. The sizes are: small, cools about 100 to 300 square
feet, medium sized, cools about 250 to 400 square feet, and large, which cools
about 350 to 650 square feet.
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Small Cooling Space: |
Single rooms, small apartments, 100 to 400 square feet |
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Recommended air conditioning unit: |
In-the-window or through-the-wall |
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Medium Cooling Space: |
2-3 rooms, 425 square feet to 600 square feet, |
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Recommended air conditioning unit: |
Evaporator cooler, or under the window |
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Large Cooling Space: |
A whole house, office building, 600 to 2,000 square feet |
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Recommended air conditioning unit: |
Central Air |
It is also recommended to get your house
evaluated to see how much heat the house is subject to. We can help you with
this.
Why should a professional install my air conditioning unit?
When purchasing a new air conditioning unit, it is best to decide how you are
going to install it ahead of time. What I mean by this is who are you going to
have install it and where are you going to install it? It is ideal to have a professional
do this installation for you. They can help you decide where the best
installation location is. They can find a spot that will yield the most benefit
to you. This is not the hardest part with installation, however. Most air
conditioning units can weigh a lot! It is not a good idea to try lifting or
moving these units by yourself. Save yourself the injury, and call up a
professional. Also when installing central air, the process is very
complicated, especially without prior experience. So, a professional can easily
install the central air unit and connect the ducts and vents that are linked
throughout your house. So, call up a professional and make your life easy.
What type of problems do air conditioners have?
Air conditioner units are not perfect by any means. They can die without a
seconds notice. The malfunctions are mainly due to high temperatures, wrong
units, power failure, loud noises, or inadequate cooling. Now, these are not
the only problems, but they are the most common.
Is your air conditioner making loud wailing, screeching, or other strange
noises? It is most likely your air conditioning unit is having a problem. If
this problem does not get fixed immediately it will lead to more severe or
deafening problems. These noises are mostly due to the belt, or the bearings
located inside the unit.
The coils inside of the unit can often freeze and cause uneven cooling for
your home. Also, leaking can occur if the pan of your conditioner is rusted.
The drain plug could also be clogged. If this goes on for too long it can cause
water damage, mildew, and mold inside your house.
Another very common problem is when people get the wrong air conditioner
unit for the space that they need to be cooled. A small air conditioner that is
used to try and cool a very large space will overheat and malfunction over
time. When someone gets a large air conditioner to cool a small space, well
they wasted a lot of money and it can cause the space to get too cold.
Air conditioning units can just stop cooling or
not cool the space enough. This can be due to a range of problems. It is best
to tell a professional about this problem and then describe to them how your
conditioner is behaving. Does it work just some of the time? Does it work all
the time but not producing enough cold air? Is it making your living room feel
like the sub-arctic? Some issues that can cause a limited amount of cold air to
be pumped out are blocked grills, leaking Freon, malfunctioning thermostat, or
a short circuit somewhere in the air conditioning unit.
Advice on how to get the best performance from my air conditioner
The most important thing to getting the best functionality from your air
conditioner is getting the right size. If you do not get the right size for the
space you need cooled, then there will be problems and it will not give you the
best benefit. Also, make sure you use the right conditioner, a trusty brand,
for extremely hot temperatures. It is best to go with an efficient brand and
spending a little more money than buying a cheap air conditioner unit. In the
long run, it will be an investment and you will get the most use out of it.
Lastly, have a professional install your air conditioner. It will save you a
hassle, time, and the risk of an injury.