Cobb Heating and Air Association

October Cobb Heating & Air Conditioning Association Meeting

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 16:04:00 GMT

Cobb Heating & Air Association Golf Tournament

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 22:11:00 GMT

2017 Cobb Golf Tournament

2017 Cobb Heating & Air Association Membership

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 21:22:00 GMT

Happy 2017.

It’s a new year and time to join the Heating & Air Association of Cobb County.

If you are already a member, don’t forget to renew your membership

Announcing 2016 Christmas Party

Fri, 04 Nov 2016 14:30:00 GMT

Thursday, December 8, 2016

Center Street Tavern
4381 Senator Russell Avenue
Acworth, GA 30101

$15 per person

RSVP by Friday, December 2nd

Is Your Air Clean?

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:50:00 GMT

What’s in my air and what can I do about it?

Unfortunately, in today’s world, pollution is everywhere. And with the type of cleaning products, manmade goods, and activities undertaken within homes and buildings, indoor environments can become very uncomfortable. Even the air we consider to be “fresh” outdoor air has as many as 30 million dust or pollutant particles per cubic foot. There are, however, measures that can be taken to lessen the effects of these particles in our homes.

Since the home is essentially an enclosed system, we are able to take pollution head-on because the air is artificially moved around in our homes. By moving the air through a high efficiency air cleaner, we can remove many of the pollutants that cause discomfort.

Questions and answers for your home’s air quality control

What does an air cleaner do?

At a basic level, an air cleaner should filter out the particles that cause irritation such as pollen, spores, dust and other contaminates that circulate in our homes everyday. In order for any air cleaner to work correctly, the particles need to pass through it. Hence, if the particles are not in the airstream (i.e., dust on furniture), it is unreasonable to assume that these particles will be removed. However, a good air cleaner will:

Remove allergy-causing particles that pass through it.
Perform well consistently.
Be economical to maintain.
Handle a large volume of air efficiently.

Quality Installation

Wed, 20 Jan 2016 18:10:00 GMT

There are many factors to consider when replacing your HVAC system.

How can you be sure you will get what you pay for?
How can you discern a contractor’s skills, or evaluate their proposal’s promises?
How can you assess the value of your new heating and cooling system and its installation when the cost is but one variable in the total value equation?

Experts from across the HVAC industry identiﬁed and reﬁned the core elements required for a quality HVAC installation. The result is a nationally-recognized, industry-approved standard (ANSI/ACCA HVAC Quality Installation Speciﬁcation) which documents these industry requirements. The chart below will help you evaluate your contractor’s compliance with the key elements in the Quality Installation (QI) standard. The questions address requirements of the key QI sections, then discusses the requirement so you can get what you pay for. If you seek value, rate your contractor—before you rate the price.

Choosing the Right Contractor

Tue, 19 Jan 2016 18:04:00 GMT

Most people take for granted the comfort provided by their central air conditioner, heat pump or furnace until something goes wrong and the unit needs to be serviced or replaced. When this happens, you need a quality heating, ventilating and air conditioning/ refrigeration (HVACR) contractor who is knowledgeable, skilled and qualified to do the job.

A Quality Contractor:

Complies with state and local codes and regulations and carries the proper business and workers’ compensation insurance
Is prompt, courteous and provides fast, reliable service while attempting to perform service at your convenience
Has the skill and knowledge to not only service your equipment, but if necessary, to design and install the right system for you
Is up to date on the newest developments in equipment, technology and design procedures in order to choose and install a system which will be the most efficient and most reliable system for you

A heating, ventilating and air conditioning system is designed to suit your needs. Your contractor selects each part of the system individually so that everything works at top efficiency to provide the comfort you need. All the system components are matched-the furnace, the condensing unit, fans and blowers, air conditioning coil, the duct work-to produce a heating and cooling system that will work best for you.

A quality contractor listens to your problems and cares about your comfort …

While attempting to find out if any rooms are too drafty or dry during the winter, or too hot or damp in the summer.
A quality contractor can help determine if your home or building is prone to indoor air pollution problems …
Which can be caused by organic resins or vapors, poor air turnover or high humidity. If allergies are a problem, a quality contractor can service your heating and air conditioning system and recommend system accessories that may prevent conditions that adversely affect health and comfort.
A quality contractor is concerned about protecting the environment.
Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC’s) and hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFC’s) used as air conditioning and heat pump refrigerant, have been linked to the destruction of the earth’s ozone layer. A quality contractor won’t release the refrigerant into the atmosphere and is trained and certified in the proper techniques for recovering, recycling, reclaiming and disposing of used refrigerant.
A quality contractor will show you how to care for your system on a day to day basis.
For example, how to change the filter and how to operate the thermostat. He or she will advise you about symptoms which could signal that there might be a problem with the equipment. After servicing your equipment, he or she will let you know when it should be serviced again.
If a new system is necessary, a quality contractor will perform a Manual J® load calculation … And explain any changes which might be necessary in your duct system, and present options to help you make the best decision regarding replacing your old system.
A quality contractor offers planned preventative maintenance service … To maximize the life of your equipment. A quality contractor honors the terms of the warranty on the equipment throughout the warranty period.
A quality contractor does not offer price as the only consideration. While it is a major factor, there often are valid reasons for price differences.
A quality contractor will follow up with you to make certain that you are satisfied with the service and with your new system.

When Consulting an HVACR Contractor:

Ask the contractor for references. Find out if other customers were satisfied.
Ask the contractor about his or her license. If a license is required in your area, ask for the license number.
Ask if the contractor’s technicians are NATE certification. NATE-certified technicians have proven their knowledge of modern HVACR systems.

Cobb Heating & Air Conditioning Association members have access to the latest technical information regarding HVAC systems. Contractors learn how to make quality an integral part of their company operations. Don’t forget to ask about ENERGY STAR qualified heating and cooling equipment.

Using less Energy this winter won’t leave you cold

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 18:33:00 GMT

This winter, you can save money by using less energy— without sacrificing that nice warm feeling generated by your home’s heating system. You can do it yourself with a three-step plan. Or you can ask your HVAC contractor to handle the technical work for you.

Manage the Thermostat
Yeah, Yeah, Change the Filter
Rate Your System
The One-Step Method: Professional Preventive Maintenance

You can ask your HVAC contractor to handle these chores under a preventive maintenance agreement or PMA. PMAs typically cover one or two full-service maintenance visits per year, provide discounts for parts and service work, and ensure that you receive priority service should a system failure occur during the cold of the winter or the heat of the summer. Whether you look after your system yourself or with a PMA, a well maintained heating system will use less energy to heat your home this winter.