Up to half of your utility bill each month can be consumed with heating and air conditioning. Staying warm and cool in the Chicagoland area is not a cheap task. Making smart decisions about the type of system you purchase, and how it is installed can save you substantial amounts of money. Below are some important points that CountryView covers during an installation:

Proper Heating & Air Conditioning System Design is Key
Some beginning contractors simply size a new system based on the capacity of your existing air conditioner. Not a good way to go. If your home's heating and air conditioning requirements have changed in any way, or if the original system wasn't sized properly to begin with, a professional design is a requirement. Guessing at this can lead to a system that will not perform efficiently. In fact, an air conditioner that is too large for your home will actually cost you more money to run - it doesn't save. A larger unit could also add cost to the installation, and contribute to other issues down the road.

At CountryView, we understand air conditioning and heating inside and out, and we will design the perfect system for your unique environment. We'll take the time required, and use our industry expertise to complete proper load calculation. We encourage you to avoid contractors trying to make fast money by trying to convince you that this isn't important. Trust CountryView to install a system that will provide you with the highest levels of efficiency and performance.

HVAC Load Calculation
There are many items that can impact your air conditioning requirements. For example, the number and type of windows in your home, your duct system design, tree coverage, appliances, etc. A load calculation procedure should be used to determine the precise size of system needed. Manual J® is the official standard for residential load calculation. Manual J® is also required by many building codes across the nation.

As your trusted Fox River Valley HVAC contractor, CountryView will perform your load calculation correctly by carefully measuring the details of your home including lighting, appliances, windows, levels of infiltration and more.

The Need For Proper Installation
It is shocking to hear how many home owners waste money on contractors who simply don't know what they are doing. The result is lost efficiency, and even premature system failure. Many things can be done incorrectly. An example: a new air conditioner or heat pump should have the proper refrigerant charge. Some contractors do not make needed corrections for the actual length and internal volume of the copper lines in your system. They simply crack open the valves and use whatever refrigerant charge came from the factory. This is such a common mistake, that a study performed by a large utility company found that 79% of new cooling systems had either too much or too little refrigerant. This increases utility bills, reduces performance, and can even lead to premature system breakdowns.

Don't spend money on high efficiency ratings and never realize the potential savings due to an improper install.

Buy The Right Equipment
Proper design and installation is paramount, but next comes the right equipment. Not only are CountryView technicians experts in the details of proper AC design and install, but we are great at breaking it all down to explanations that make sense to you. We'll show you the best pairing of equipment, and explain the options you have, waying performance, efficiency and up-front cost in order to provide you with the perfect cooling solution. You will never regret using CountryView for your home cooling needs.

Why Should You Choose CountryView?
Purchasing a new air conditioner or heat pump is a big deal, ranking just behind a new car or tuition! Don't invest your precious money in a half hearted install. CountryView has over experience in the HVAC business. We are the leading, trusted Fox River Valley air conditioning contractor who does HVAC installation the right way, the first time.