Air Conditioning in Springfield, PA

Types of Air Conditioning Systems We Install

Air conditioning technology has developed a long way since ACs first started to enter homes in the 1950s. Back then, homes didn’t have ductwork and needed to rely on window AC units if they wanted any kind of mechanical cooling. Today, you have much more powerful and efficient whole-home cooling options available to you, and our comfort advisors will help you find the ideal one for your specific needs. Below are some of the types of cooling systems we install for our customers.

Central Air Conditioning

The most common type of air conditioning system today is the central air conditioning unit, sometimes called a split system AC. You’re likely familiar with these: they consist of an outdoor condenser cabinet that connects via refrigerant and power lines to an indoor evaporator and blower connected to ductwork. The compressor located in the condenser is responsible for placing chemical refrigerant under pressure so that it circulates between two sets of coils. The indoor evaporator coil absorbs heat from the air to cool it, and the blower fan then sends the cool air into the ductwork and the rooms. The condenser coil then exhausts the heat to the outdoors.

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High Velocity Air Conditioning

These cooling systems are one of our specialties: you won’t find many other local AC contractors serving Springfield, PA who install and service these systems. High velocity air conditioners are designed similarly to central ACs, but they use small ducts to replace the usually larger ductworks to push air through these "mini ducts" at high velocity. This makes high velocity ACs ideal for homes that don’t have space for ductwork.

High velocity ACs also eliminate the stratification (different heat layers) in the air through the principle of aspiration, which mixes incoming air with existing air currents. In simple terms, you’ll get more consistent temperatures in rooms. We even offer a special Even Temperature Guarantee of the life of the system.

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Heat Pumps

One of the most popular options for homes today, heat pumps resemble standard split system ACs—except they can reverse the direction refrigerant moves to cause the two coils to change the job they do. In cooling mode, the indoor coil absorbs heat and the outdoor coil releases it. In heating mode, the outdoor coil absorbs heat and indoor coil releases it. It’s an energy-efficient cooling and heating system in one. The convenience and energy-savings of heat pumps make them a worthwhile investment for many homes.

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Ductless Mini Splits

Not all ACs need ductwork to operate—ductless mini splits are types of heat pumps that have a single outdoor unit that connects to multiple indoor air handlers mounted on walls around the house. Each air handler sends cooled (or heated) air directly into the living space. Without ducts, mini splits have superior energy efficiency, and they’re flexible for homes without ducts or renovation projects like add-on rooms.

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Finding the Right Air Conditioning Replacement or Installation

How do you choose among the options of air conditioning available? It’s not difficult: you only need to work with the comfort advisors at Creative Comfort Solutions. Because AC installation must be done by licensed professionals, we recommend you have the experts on the job from the start to help you find the unit that meets all your needs.

A crucial part of air conditioning installation or replacement is making a proper load calculation for the house. This is a calculation that determines how much heat an AC must remove from your house to provide proper cooling without wasting power. Once our comfort advisors make this calculation, they can properly size the air conditioner, i.e. find one with the cooling capacity that works for your home. An AC that’s either too small or too large will create numerous problems, waste power, and need an early replacement.

We’re focused on putting our customers first and ensuring we get jobs done right. We’ll take all the steps necessary to ensure that you get the right air conditioner—and we’ll always go the extra mile to see that you’re happy with the service we provide.

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Older Home AC Specialists

An area that we specialize in is finding the best ways to cool down older homes. There are many vintage houses in Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester Counties, and they weren’t built with central air conditioning in mind. We don’t want classic homes to have to rely on ugly and limited window air conditioning units—we want them to experience true whole-house comfort!

Our comfort advisors have methods to transform older homes with the best in advanced cooling technology. Ductless mini splits are one option. We’re also proud to offer installation of high velocity air conditioning, which is a type of system that many local contractors don’t carry or know how to install and service. One of these systems can make all the difference for your comfort in a vintage home.

We’re the People to Trust for AC Repair

We’re a York Certified Comfort Expert and Mitsubishi Diamond Dealer, but we work with all types of systems, no matter the manufacturer. We understand what it takes to fix any problem that your air conditioner may run into during its service life. Because we know that problems can strike at any time with an AC, we have provided 24/7 service for emergencies. We’ll see we get your home comfort restored.

Don’t Try to DIY Repair Your AC!

We know that many people feel tempted to try to fix a broken air conditioner on their own. They grab some tools, watch an online tutorial, open up the AC cabinet—and probably permanently break something.

No matter how handy you may feel, you don’t have the skills or the tools to repair a complex refrigeration system like an air conditioner. You’ll likely make the problem worse, cause the system to become inefficient, and void the warranty. Always go to the professionals first. You’ll save time in the short run and money in the long run.

Don’t Trust to Amateurs to Repair Your Air Conditioner Either

Please don’t put your trust in "handymen" or other people who claim they can fix your AC but can’t show you proof they’re licensed and insured. Amateur work can also void your warranty, and no one without a license is permitted to work with chemical refrigerants. You put a lot at risk when you hand over repair work over to someone offering cut-rate prices, because they’re offering cut-rate work that will cost you plenty in the long run. Come directly to the pros, Creative Comfort Solutions for work done right the first time.

Ways to Tell You Need to Call Us for AC Repairs

When your air conditioner stops cooling entirely, you’ll know something is wrong. Not all air conditioning repair issues are as obvious, however. But if you know what to look for, you can catch early warning signs that your AC needs the attention of our comfort advisors.

Here are some of the more common signs to watch for:

• Loud operation: Is your AC making more of a racket? This isn’t normal, and can indicate a range of mechanical problems that need prompt attention from experts.
• Strange sounds: Noises like hissing, bubbling, buzzing, repeated clicking, and grinding all warn of different problems with your air conditioner. Professionals can diagnose the problem and find a solution.
• High utility bills: Most air conditioning malfunctions will cause the unit to work harder to produce cooling. If you see that your summer utility bills have abruptly risen and you can’t tell why, you may need to have our comfort advisors examine your AC.
• Uneven cooling: Some rooms are too hot, others too cold. What’s going on? This isn’t normal, and it often means the air conditioner needs professional repairs.
• Low airflow: Have you noticed the airflow from the vents is much weaker than usual? This could stem from several HVAC and AC problems.
• Short-cycling: This is a phenomenon where an AC turns on and off multiple times per hour, staying on for only a short time (less than 10 minutes) and turns back on a brief time later. Short-cycling is damaging for an AC and also warns of a serious underlying issue.
• Tripped circuit breakers: An air conditioner draws on a large amount of power, and if it starts to malfunction, it can trip its circuit breaker. If this starts to happen regularly, you’ll need AC technicians to check out what’s going on.

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Why Regular Maintenance for Your AC Is So Important

Regular AC tune-ups aren’t a luxury. They’re a necessity. Any residential AC in Springfield, PA puts in an immense amount of work during the year, and that will cause it to accumulate strain. Without maintenance to rejuvenate the AC and reduce the effects of wear and tear, the unit will run into numerous problems:

• Excessive and expensive repair needs
• Higher utility bills
• Unreliable operation—including sudden breakdowns
• Poorer cooling performance
• A need for an early replacement

Maintenance from air conditioning experts, done yearly, will eliminate these problems. We recommend having your AC maintained each spring, before the hot weather arrives. We offer HVAC Service Plans and Maintenance Agreements that make arranging for maintenance much easier and more rewarding. Our comfort advisors know how to ensure your air conditioning enjoys a long service life with high energy efficiency and few repair problems.

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Trust to Our Comfort Advisors

At Creative Comfort Solutions, we set ourselves apart from our competitors by our level of service and commitment to our customers. We care about all of our customers and about their homes and families, and it’s always a joy for us to see people thrilled with the work we do for them. We want to provide that same kind of service to your household when it comes to air conditioning.

Our employees are more than just skilled AC technicians: they’re good people who will respect your home and treat it as if it were their own. They’ll get the work done right and leave your house clean. We wouldn’t hire any other type of comfort advisors! All of our technicians have NATE certification, the only industry-wide recognized certification for skill with working with HVAC systems. They’re also EPA-certified to handle refrigerants.

We are dedicated to unwavering professionalism in all we do: timely arrival, safeguarding homes while we work, always using the best materials, never taking shortcuts, and ensuring we don’t leave behind an incomplete job. You deserve the best cool comfort for your home, and Creative Comfort Solutions can provide it.