Apple Heating and Cooling is very proud to have received an award for safety in the workplace from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and Congressional Recognition for that Safety Award. Call Apple Heating and Cooling today for all of your Ohio air conditioning, heating, and indoor air quality needs.
Congratulations to the winning team of Rick Crowell, Linda Hoffmann, and Betsy Zwaduk. Apple Heating and Cooling Texas Chili Cookoff was held at the Geneva Eagle’s club and had a great turn out with tons of delicious food. According to Rick, the secret of their success was: “Finding the right balance between flavor and heat, but also having 2 experienced chefs – Linda and Betsy – who know their way around a spice rack put us at the top.” Linda said “Its important to constantly taste your own creation so you can perfect it.”
Call Apple Heating and Cooling for all of your Cleveland Area air conditioning, cooling, and indoor air quality needs!
No matter how the style, usage and materials change in buildings, there will always be the need in Wickliffe to heat the spaces comfortably in winter and cool them affordably in the hot days of summer. The wide variety and complication of systems requires certain knowledge to maintain and install them.
If you’re looking for a dependable and lucrative career, being an Wickliffe HVAC technician makes good dollars and sense. As either a self-employed contractor or as part of a larger company, the business of heating, venting and air-conditioning homes, businesses and institutions is sure to be always available.
Depending on the interests of the individual, there are various ways to be involved with HVAC systems. Some choose to participate only in the initial stages of designing, estimating and selling systems to the customer. Others focus on the installation while still others are only involved with the regular maintenance and service of existing systems.
An independent sub-contractor may need to be expert in all areas of HVAC systems where a team of technicians can concentrate on their selected interests.
HVAC refers to many different kinds of systems powered by numerous different types of energy. Improvements in the technology create an ever changing fast paced body of required knowledge. Experience is the best teacher but cannot alone keep technicians up to date.
Most certification programs are based on three to four year apprenticeships combining on the job training with classroom lessons. In community colleges and vocational tech schools, a shorter period is required, only two years for an associate degree that teaches the basics of repair and maintenance as well as installation.
No matter which way you choose, final certification is given by either the North American Technician Excellence program or the Air Conditioning Excellence Coalition. With an official certification in the HVAC field, prospects for better employment and higher wages are nearly guaranteed.
HVAC systems are very technical and full of details. Installation and maintenance of the systems requires many skills, including working with different kinds of piping, motors, pumps, compressors, ductwork, screens and filters. You learn the difference between boilers and furnaces, refrigerators, coolers and air-conditioners.
There is so much variety and detail to learn that many individuals choose to focus primarily one or several areas instead of trying to be fully expert about all parts. No matter the focus, an HVAC tech has opened the door to a satisfying career and steady income.
To have a fully trained Wickliffe HVAC technician work on the equipment in your home or to learn more, give Apple Heating & Cooling a call!
Apple Heating and Cooling is proud to be a testing organization for North American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE), the “leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and the only test supported by the entire industry”. At Apple our technicians have be tested and are NATE certified. We believe the continuing education of our technicians is incredibly important, and we operate a regular training schedule of classes for our employees- we call it Apple University.
On Saturday, May 19th, Apple University will be hosting a NATE certification test. To achieve NATE certification a service technician must pass Core Exams and/or Specialty Exams. The Core Exams test general knowledge of safety, tools, basic construction, basic science, temperature and humidity measurement, and basic electrical knowledge, among other things. The Specialty Exams test technicians knowledge of installation, repair, and maintenance of HVAC/R systems.
Benefits of Hiring a NATE Certified Tech
Learn how a NATE certified HVAC professional can provide you with greater product efficiency, increased home comfort and added peace of mind.
Considering the fact that up to half of the energy used in a home goes toward heating and cooling the interior space, it is smart to make sound decisions regarding the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system. Below are some tips to make your HVAC system more efficient.
Annual tune-ups of heating and cooling systems by an Ashtabula HVAC technician can easily improve system efficiency. Some of these steps include:
Many air filters should be changed every three months, but some as often as every month. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendation as well as simple common sense by checking the filters frequently during high-usage times and replacing as necessary.
Heating and cooling ducts can be huge energy wasters if they are improperly sealed. These ducts can be in an attic, basement, crawlspace, or garage, and can be easily repaired with duct sealant, or metal-backed tape along seams and connections. As well, wrapping the ducts in insulation will keep them from overheating in the summer or freezing in the winter.
A programmable thermostat can control how hot or cold a home is every hour of every day within a week. During the summer they can be set to higher settings while residents are away on vacation, and during winter they can be set to lower settings while residents are away at work or school. This is a great way to save on energy costs throughout the year, as keeping a more consistent house temperature also helps the HVAC system to run more smoothly.
When an HVAC system is more than ten years old, or if it no longer works properly it is probably time for a replacement. Prior to replacing an entire HVAC system, it is prudent to check for air leaks in ducts, which can be a major cause for heating and cooling issues. If it is determined that it is time for an Ashtabula air conditioning professional to come in and install a new system, the savings in energy will be quite dramatic indeed.
Use any or all of the above tips will make your HVAC system more efficient, while saving you money throughout the peak seasons of heating and cooling usage. For any questions about the best upgrades to your HVAC system, give Apple Heating & Cooling a call today!
At Apple Heating and Cooling we strive to provide excellent customer service. We respect our customers and go to great length to show that respect. Your call will never go to a answering machine. With our 24/7 answering service you will always speak with a courteous live operator who can help you with all of your heating and cooling needs. We received the Outstanding Dedication and Commitment to Quality Service award from Trane because of our commitment to customer service.
Our technicians represent Apple Heating and Cooling and our commitment to customer service in your home. Apple Heating and Cooling technicians are known for being on time and professional. We respect your home and take measures to protect the space that we are working in. See what some of our customers say, “…excellent people working for Apple”, “Our technicians Russ and Nick were very professional and performed with excellence”, “Your workers and phone personnel are always friendly and very helpful”.
While most of us were raised in a climate of unlimited resources and expansive horizons, the world is changing fast and the focus is narrowing in on the color green. Energy costs and depleted supplies force us to consider alternatives to how we lived 20 and 30 years ago.
This transformation of thinking is most prevalent in our Wickliffe homes. Not only are the habits of our lifestyles under consideration, but the very structure of our homes as well. From materials to furnishings, houses are being transformed.
The amount of open land available for development is no longer seen as just so many more fields plowed under. It has become clear that not everyone can have their castle and surrounding acre, so creativity is being utilized to design more compact developments, concentrating homes into multi-family structures and creating communities with shared spaces.
If you need more square footage for a growing family, staying put by increasing the footprint or adding a second story is viewed as more green than starting fresh on a new plot of ground. In either case, careful consideration to the materials and systems used can have a significant impact on the environment.
From acoutrements to the house design itself, each decision to change an appliance or upgrade the finishes has greener impacts, no matter the choice of color. Something so simple as converting light bulbs from incandescent to longer-lasting and more efficient compact florescents (the twisty tube ones) is becoming required in many communities and saves serious dollars in utility costs.
Hot water heaters can be combined with the boiler to share the energy. More energy efficient glass can bring in more solar heat and light and hold it there longer. A solar or geothermal heating system is another great way of making your home more environmentally friendly. And upgrading your Wickliffe air conditioner to a high efficiency model will make a big difference in your home’s carbon footprint.
Although we are often reluctant to change our comfortable ways, going green is creating a new energy of cooperation. To be able to slow the advance of climate change that many now admit seems inevitable, it will take a world wide effort. Noticing the positive effect of changes in the home by choosing natural fabrics over synthetics for sheets and carpets inspires us to share the attitude with others.
Transforming the colors on our walls with odorless zero VOC paints makes the chore fun to do yourself (instead of smelly and causing a headache), satisfying a need to feel accomplished and useful. Composting left-over food to nourish our vegetable garden contributes to the effort of awareness far more emphatically than just flushing waste out of mind down the garbage disposal.
If you have any questions about ways to green your home, please give Apple Heating & Cooling a call!
At Apple Heating and Cooling we strive to be an environmentally responsible company. We encourage you to “Think Green” for all of your heating and cooling needs.
One way to install an environmentally heating and cooling system is to go with a Geothermal system.
You can feel confident in the service you will receive when you hire Apple Heating and Cooling. Our technicians are NATE certified and highly trained. NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence, and is the “leading non-profit certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and the only test supported by the entire industry”. Apple Heating & Cooling has also earned membership in the NATE Quality Circle Contractors, which is gained by employing at least 80% of field technicians with NATE certification.
Whether you need a estimate, a diagnosis, or a full installation, at Apple Heating and Cooling the whole team follows our core values of honesty and integrity. Don’t take our word for it, see what our customers say:
As always we are extremely happy with the service technician who, in this case, was Mark. Efficient, very knowledgeable and friendly. Answered all my questions with a good answer and a smile.
- Harold & Caroline M.
We switched from another company to Apple years ago because of your friendly technicians and great service. The other company always seemed to overcharge us and not do very good work. Your technicians always do a great job. We recommend Apple all the time.
- Carol M.
Apple Heating and Cooling proudly serves Ashtabula, Lake, Geauga and parts of Cuyahoga County . We promise to work hard for you to be your choice for heating, cooling and indoor air quality in Northeastern Ohio.
Save up to 35% on energy bills with a new high efficiency Trane heating and cooling system from Apple Heating & Cooling. Purchase a qualifying system before June 14th and you will receive 0% APR with equal payments for 36 months, a FREE Apple iPad2, and a FREE Media Air Cleaner. At Apple Heating & Cooling we serve residential and commercial customers in Lake, Geauga, Ashtabula Counties, as well as the eastern portion of Cuyahoga county. Our products and services include sales, installation, maintenance and repair of heating and air conditioning systems. Included under that general heading are gas furnaces, central air conditioning systems, heat pumps, geothermal systems, solar systems, hot water and steam boilers and mini-split air conditioners. We also offer products to improve indoor air quality including humidifiers, high-efficiency air cleaners, ultraviolet sanitizers, air cleaners and duct cleaning.
See your independent Trane dealer for complete program eligibility, dates, details and restrictions. Special financing offers valid on qualifying systems only. All sales must be to homeowners in the United States. Void where prohibited. The Home Projects™ Visa™ card is issued by Wells Fargo Financial National Bank. Special terms apply to qualifying purchases charged with approved credit at participating merchants. The special terms APR will continue to apply until all qualifying purchases are paid in full. 0% APR: The minimum monthly payment will be the amount that will pay for the purchase in full in equal payments during the special terms period. For newly opened accounts, the regular APR is 27.99%. The APR will vary with the market based on the U.S. Prime Rate. The regular APR is given as of 1/10/2012. If you are charged interest in any billing cycle, the minimum interest charge will be $1.00. The regular APR will apply to certain fees such as a late payment fee or if you use the card for other transactions. If you use the card for cash advances, the cash advance fee is 5.0% of the amount of the cash advance, but not less than $10.00.
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