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Apple Heating & Cooling Earns Esteemed 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award

Friday, December 14th, 2012

Super Service Award | Ashtabula OH | Apple Heating and CoolingApple Heating & Cooling has earned the service industry-coveted 2012 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor awarded annually to approximately 5 percent of all the companies rated on Angie’s List, the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service companies.

Scott Robinson, president of Apple commented “We’re honored to receive this award for the 4th year. We work hard to be the best in customer care and reliable service. I appreciate the opportunity to serve so many homeowners in Northeast Ohio and look forward to meeting new customers and making more people happy and comfortable in their homes.”

“It’s a select group of companies rated on Angie’s List that can claim the exemplary customer service record of being a Super Service Award winner,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “Our standards for the Super Service Award are quite high. The fact that Apple Heating & Cooling earned this recognition speaks volumes about its dedication providing great service to its customers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award 2012 winners have met strict eligibility requirements, including earning a minimum number of reports, an excellent rating from their customers and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Service company ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List. Companies are graded on an A through F scale in areas ranging from price to professionalism to punctuality. Members can find the 2012 Super Service Award logo next to company names in search results on AngiesList.com.

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Ohio Furnace Efficiency Rates- 80% Furnaces

Thursday, December 6th, 2012

January update: “The Department of Energy (DOE) has agreed to withdraw the pending minimum energy conservation standards that include regional standards.” the Ohio efficiency rate would have been 80% as of May 1st, 2013. However, “The portions of the Direct Final Rule setting new minimum energy efficiency standards for central air conditioners and heat pumps, including any regional standards, remain in place, along with the January 1, 2015, compliance date.” if you are considering replacing your furnace or AC system up efficiency upgrade is still the best choice. Contact Apple Heating & Cooling to find out the best option for your home.

New gas furnace efficiencies are coming to Ohio on May 1, 2013. The new minimum efficiency at that time will be 90%. Maybe you could use some guidance on what gas furnace efficiencies are all about. When I first started in the HVAC industry the most common gas furnace had an efficiency rating of about 75%. These furnaces were simple and used a standing pilot light for ignition. This style was simple and reliable and was used for decades.

High Efficiency Furnace | Ashtabula | Apple Heating & CoolingAs part of our move to being more energy efficient pilot lights were eliminated and replaced with electronic ignition systems. Most minimum efficiency furnaces installed today are rated at 80% efficiency. Many homeowners have chosen higher efficiency furnaces rated at 90 to 98% efficient for many years. However due to lower installed cost the 80% efficient units have continued to be popular.

One of the nice things about 80% gas furnaces in addition to a lower cost is they do not require a drain for condensate and there is no danger of them freezing when installed in unconditioned locations. 80% gas furnaces are “non-condensing” and 90% and higher units are “condensing”. The difference is condensing furnaces condense water in the unit and require a year round drain. Non condensing (80%) furnaces do not require a drain.

On May 1, 2013, the 80% gas furnace will become outlawed in Ohio. This even means it will be illegal to install 80% furnaces, even if purchased prior to May 1, 2013. Losing this option may create some problems for some customers. You may want to speak to Apple Heating & Cooling about your furnace options to see if you have anything to worry about.

Will the new gas furnace efficiency standards affect you? Beginning on May 1, 2013 it will be illegal in Ohio to install gas furnaces below 90% efficiency. Many homeowners currently own an 80% non-condensing gas furnace. Units of 90% or higher are condensing furnaces.

There are two main issues that could arise when replacing a non-condensing (80% ) gas furnace. They are exhaust venting requirements and condensate disposal.

Venting of condensing gas furnaces is via a new plastic vent system. Sometimes finding a suitable space for the vent is a problem. What if there is no easy place to install the new vent? The plastic vent cannot be installed in the same chimney containing the vent from say a gas water heater.  A sidewall vent system is popular for condensing furnaces – when there is access to an outside wall. What if there is not easy route to the outside wall from the furnace? In some cases inconvenient and costly modifications will be required.

Call us at Apple Heating & Cooling to learn more about the looming change with gas furnaces. You may have reason to be concerned. Or perhaps you will learn you have nothing to worry about. Call us.

 

Get Cleaner Air with HyperHEPA® filtration and Save $100!

Wednesday, August 1st, 2012

IQair | Mentor | Apple Heating and CoolingApple Heating & Cooling is proud to be an authorized dealer for IQAir products. We are dedicated to providing clean air in your home, which can be more polluted than the air outside. The IQAir HealthPro® Series features HyperHEPA® filtration technology for superior airborne particle removal. IQAir’s HyperHEPA® filtration is tested and certified by an independent third-party lab to effectively filter harmful ultrafine pollution particles down to 0.003 microns in size. This is 100 times smaller than what is achieved with ordinary air filtration technology and 10 times smaller than a virus. In addition, to ensure that every IQAir HealthPro® air purifier is actually delivering superior air quality, each and every system is individually tested at the factory with an electronic particle counter and is certified to filter a minimum of 99.97% of all particles 0.3.

Don’t forget to check out our promotions to find out how you can save up to $100 on the IQAir Health Pro Plus!

HEPA Filter Promotion | Mentor | Apple Heating and Cooling

Apple Heating Air Conditioning Customer Reviews

Thursday, July 26th, 2012

Customer Reviews | Ashtabula | Apple Heating and CoolingWe want to share some of the wonderful reviews we have gotten this summer from happy customers. At Apple Heating and Cooling we work hard to provide customer service that we can be proud, so it is wonderful to hear feedback from our loyal customers. Call Apple for all of your heating, cooling, and indoor air quality needs in Ashtabula and the Greater Cleveland Area.

“First: I’d like to thank Apple Heating for being a company we can depend on!! We’ve had them for many years and have never been disappointed in their work. Apple Heating is far above excellent…beginning with the girl who answers the phone and ending with Every Person who works at Apple Heating. They are someone I would (and do) recommend at any time, to anyone.”

Mr. & Mrs. Chirakos, Mentor OH

 

“Matt was wonderful, polite, and very knowledgeable.”

Carol Taggert, Ashtabula OH

 

“Apple has met and/or exceeded our heating/air conditioning needs for the last 5 years that we have been using their services. They are professional, friendly, PROMPT and know what they are doing. They are always prepared for our “crawl space.” Thank you.”
Dan Allen, Mentor OH

 

“Excellent company all the way around.”

Ken Renallo, Mayfield Heights OH

 

“Ron was excellent, knowledgeable, prompt, friendly, and considerate. 100% satisfied!”

Dr. Enistein, Mayfield Village OH

 

“I am very pleased with Apple Heating and Cooling. They do excellent work.”
Ardis Yvonne, Euclid OH

 

“Apple is the best. Great associates, great service, friendly courteous, considerate. Great job!”

William Tobias, Geneva OH

Why does high humidity make me feel hot?

Friday, July 20th, 2012

Dehumidifier | Ashtabula | Apple Heating & CoolingMany of us have heard the saying “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity!” Anyone who lives in or visits the South West has experienced what we call hot weather – over 90 degrees – and found it comfortable. They say its a dry heat. And this is very true.

The reason humidity affects us so is because when the water vapor in the air – the humidity – changes how our bodies stay comfortable. Essentially our bodies constantly have water evaporating off of our skin. This evaporation cools us off and regulates our comfort. When we are hot we “sweat” more, cooling us off.

When the air contains more water (increased humidity) – our bodies cannot evaporate as much moisture – and this makes us warmer. This is why higher levels of humidity on hot days make us more miserable than when there is less humidity.

Incidentally in the winter drier air also makes us feel cooler. But in the winter drier air cooling us is not a good thing.

At Apple Heating & Cooling we offer both Dehumidifiers for comfort and humidity control in the summer, and Humidifiers for comfort and energy savings in the winter.

We currently have a coupon to save $100 on a highly efficient whole house dehumidifier – check our website at appleheating.com to see the offer.

Apple Heating and Cooling- Customer Reviews

Friday, July 13th, 2012

Customer Reviews | Ashtabula | Apple Heating and CoolingAt Apple Heating and Cooling we love hearing feedback from our wonderful customers!

“This is one of the nicest, most effective companies we have ever worked with!!! We will be sure to Recommend them to anyone who needs AC/Heating
-Gretchen Burns, Perry OH

“Very satisfied with Apple Heating – have contracted with them for years. Personnel always well mannered and knowledgeable.”
-Sharon Knudsen, Ashtabula OH

“We’ve been dealing with Apple Heating for seven years and we’ve been totally satisfied the entire time. We particularly appreciate that they always send the same technician to work on our air conditioner, so he knows where all the components are (we live in a condominium, so that can be tricky). Their techs respect our home (notably, they always wear shoe covers), answer our questions completely, and offer us advice on what may happen with our sixteen-year-old unit as it continues to age and how best to deal with those challenges. A few years ago they offered us a service plan with a low monthly payment that would give us an annual inspection and priority placement on service calls. I would recommend Apple Heating absolutely without reservation!”
-Leo Collins Mentor OH

Why are dehumidifiers so important?

Friday, July 6th, 2012

Dehumidifier | Ashtabula | Apple Heating and CoolingWhole house dehumidifiers are becoming more and more popular in Ashtabula, and all of North East Ohio to keep your home cool, comfortable, and dry in the summer and use less electricity. A whole house dehumidifier will remove moisture from your air. Humidity in your home is the largest culprit for not feeling cool, and lower humidity means you can use your air conditioner less too. If you are already using a stand alone dehumidifier, consider replacing it with a whole house unit that is quieter, more efficient, and removes more humidity from the air.

Moisture in the air can cause many health problems, ranging from mold allergy to respiratory illnesses. These are particularly dangerous to those who suffer from asthma, bronchitis, or allergies. Dehumidifiers work by reducing the amount of moisture that is in the immediate environment. This prohibits the amount of mold that is allowed to grow and is one of the most preferred methods for removing moisture or humidity from your home.

Check out promotions page to find out how you can save up to $150 off a whole house dehumidifier.

Humidity in Your Home? You May Need Air Conditioning Maintenance

Friday, June 1st, 2012

AC Maintenance | Ashtabula | Apple Heating and CoolingHave you noticed higher levels of humidity in your home? You may need an AC tune-up. Did you know that if your air conditioner’s condensate drain gets clogged it will be unable to reduce the humidity in your home? During your air conditioner’s annual maintenance visit, a technician can pass a wire through your unit’s drain channels to make sure it is clear, which will keep your air conditioner working effectively. If your air conditioner is not reducing humidity in your home like it normally does, be sure to call an HVAC contractor to see if there is a problem with the condensate drain. Apple Heating and Cooling provides comprehensive air conditioning maintenance. We recommend scheduling a maintenance visit two a year, during this time the technician will check your refrigerant levels, the wear and tear on parts, and will do a complete coil cleaning along with many other points.

Apple Heating and Cooling offers services in Ashtabula, Ohio and the surrounding Greater Cleveland area. Our award winning customer service team will help you every step of the way, and our expert technician will ensure that whatever the job, it is done to industry standards.

Customers Review the Nest Thermostat

Friday, May 25th, 2012

Nest Thermostat | Ashtabula | Apple Heating and CoolingWe have had wonderful customer feedback about the Nest thermostat installations that we have done. Nest is an incredibly high tech product that will learn your habits and preferences to adjust your home’s temperature for utmost comfort.

“I wanted to thank you again for installing our Nest thermostat.

On Monday, I was provided a message from my Nest which indicated that it had completed the learning process and I was able to view the schedule it created for us.  The schedule it created was very accurate and the Nest learned our habits quickly.  We have moved into another stage of learning (the auto away stage) and it will now learn when we come and go and how to fluctuate the temperature based on our schedule.

The Nest is wonderful and I am so excited to have this product in our home.”

The Nest Learning Thermostat

Friday, May 18th, 2012

Apple Heating and Cooling is now certified to install the Nest Thermostat. The Nest Learning Thermostat is the most advanced and innovative temperature control system available today. The Nest Thermostats is designed to learn your heating and cooling habits, and is able to adjust to the predicted weather changes through WI-FI technology. You can also program and adjust your Nest Thermostat using your smart phone. This technology is designed to save you money of your energy bill, and automatically adjust to your family’s temperature preferences. Call Apple Heating and Cooling today to find out about the new Nest installation.