Air Conditioning
Chaves Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. is your leading HVAC contractor in Hudson, MA, and the surrounding communities for all of your cooling needs. If you require repairs, maintenance, or a brand new system, the technicians and consultants at Chaves are the qualified professionals for the job. Call us at or 978-562-5309 or request service online now.
In addition to providing the highest quality of service, we aim to educate our customers – informed decisions are good decisions. It is important that you have confidence in our ability to perform the task for which you are hiring us.
How Much Money Can a New Air Conditioner Save You?
Our SEER2 (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio 2) energy savings calculator can help determine how much you could save on your utility bills. Simply enter your current unit’s SEER value and compare it to a newer, more efficient SEER2 unit. You can even customize it to better match your home’s system for a more accurate calculation.
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Air Conditioning Basics
The four main components to your air conditioner are:
Condenser: This is the outdoor unit where the refrigerant from the compressor is condensed into liquid. When the gas enters the compressor it is extremely hot but then lowers in temperature and converts back to a liquid form.
Compressor: This is located inside of the condenser and circulates the pressurized refrigerant, concentrating the heat and converting the gas from low to high pressure.
Evaporator: The indoor part of the system that absorbs the heat from your home.
Expansion Valve: The expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant in your system.
These components are connected by a copper tube that handles the refrigerant and creates a closed loop. Heat is collected in the evaporator then sent to the condenser where heat is removed and circulated back into your home in the form of cool air.
AC Facts
An Air Conditioner Does Not Create Cool Air.
What happens in the process is the removal of heat from the air. The warm air goes over the coils in your unit, converting from liquid to gas and back again. In the process, the refrigerant removes the heat and transfers it outside so the air produced in your home is cool.
Your AC Will Remove Humidity.
Lower humidity improves the overall level of comfort by making you feel cooler even if the temperature remains the same.
Your Air Filter Needs to be Checked and Replaced Every 2-6 Months (depending on manufacturer's recommendations).
A dirty filter restricts air flow, thus reducing efficiency and creating the potential for a costly repair due to stress placed on the unit.
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance.
Your HVAC system requires an annual check-up to ensure it continues performing at max capacity and peak efficiency. Regular preventative maintenance will bring your system a longer life and fewer breakdowns.
SEER
The Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) measures air conditioning and heat pump cooling efficiency, which is calculated by the cooling output for a typical cooling season divided by the total electric energy input during the same time frame. A higher SEER rating means greater energy efficiency.
At Chaves HVAC, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 978-562-5309 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Hudson, MA, 01749
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“Service was satisfactory”
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“Thanks to Arthur Leandro’s keen perception and follow through he alleviated a very dangerous situation.
Arthur came to my house on 8/09 to perform the annual AC maintenance and replace the natural gas furnace’s ancillary condensate pump. Upon entering the house Arthur immediately smelled natural gas, surprisingly neither my brother or I who both reside in the house couldn’t. Although it was out of Arthur’s scope of work, he took the initiative to locate the exact location of the leak, a fitting in the gas pipe leading to the furnace. We then immediately call Eversource Gas to report the leak and had the potentially deadly natural gas leak fixed within about an hour after Arthur informed us.
We very grateful to Arthur!”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Marlborough, MA, 01752
“Arthur was my technician today & did a wonderful job & is very thorough. He also reviewed & explained everything he did before leaving my place.”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Hudson, MA, 01749
“Rick was very respectful and
Explained everything in detail
Also shored the unit up n cleaned
It andleft everything neat. I will suggest Chavez to my friends.”
Air Conditioner Repair in Hudson, MA, 01749
“Mark was on time and completely professional and efficient. He identified the fault quickly (frozen exchanger) and corrected the problem as quick as possible. He also checked the R22 and it was low and resupplied it. He also explained everything he was doing and why. 👍👍”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Other, 01775
“Arthur is very thorough and methodical in his work. He has a pleasant and friendly attitude, and clearly explained everything he was doing to me, and explained why it was so important to keep up on the maintenance. I am very impressed with this man’s knowledge and work ethic. You have a great employee working for you. Keep up the good work!”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Marlborough, MA, 01752
“Very happy with service. Very polite and informative”
Air Conditioner Repair in Marlborough, MA, 01752
“Chaves made an effort to get someone here same day, to repair our AC. The crew was friendly, clean, and efficient.”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Marlborough, MA, 01752
“Arrived on time. Very friendly and knowledgeable. Explained our problem, checked everything out. All set.”
Need Air Conditioner Service?
Contact the experts at Chaves HVAC.
Call us at 978-562-5309!