Q: What temperature should I leave my thermostat on?

A: That is really up to you and how cool you like your home to be. It`s important to know, however, that for every ten or so degrees you lower your thermostat, you`re increasing the running costs about 15%, even if you have an energy saver unit.

Q: Is there any way I can save on my cooling bill?

A: One great tip is to precool your house the night before a heat wave is forecasted. When you make your unit work in the cooler evening hours, it`s able to save power and to work at its optimum. It also saves a great deal on wear and tear of your air conditioning unit, and may mean that you have to contact Simi Valley air conditioning repair services fewer times.

Q: Does the brand of my air conditioner unit really matter?

A: If you`ve ever heard the phrase you get what you pay for, then you know exactly what we`re going to say: yes, brand does matter. Many of the cheaper units work okay for awhile, but don`t last, while the high end units are quiet and well-designed. But don`t fear because there are a number of middle-of-the-line air conditioner companies that make high quality units for a very decent cost, and there are always financing options to help you to get a great unit as well!

Q: How often should I have my air conditioner unit inspected?

A: Experts recommend that you should allow a Simi Valley heating and air conditioning expert to maintain your unit at least once a year, preferably before the hot season begins.

Q: When should I contact a repair service for my unit?

A: The minute you realize that something isn`t right with your unit, and after you`ve done a bit of troubleshooting, you should contact a repair service. Many times technicians find that they can fix things faster and more easily if they`re called as soon as a problem begins.

Q: Should I purchase a new central air unit in the spring or in the fall?

A: If you know that you`re going to need a new unit before the summer months start to heat up, it`s always a good idea to purchase one during the fall or winter months. During that time air conditioner technicians often have more slots open to install the unit and they tend to be much less expensive as well.

Q: What size air conditioning unit should I purchase?

A: This can be tricky because you want one that is large enough to cool your entire home but you don`t want to pay for one that is so large that you`re overpaying. At Speedy Heating & Air Conditioning we can help you to figure out exactly what size unit you should get by measuring the home and calculating the heating and cooling load on the home.