Air Conditioning
Precise Heating is your #1 HVAC contractor in Saint Joseph, MN, and the surrounding communities. We are the leading company for all of your air conditioning needs. If you need repairs, maintenance, or a brand new system installed, the technicians at Precise Heating are the qualified and professional crew for the job.
We provide the highest quality service for your air conditioner. We also aim to educate and inform our customers. Informed decisions are good decisions. We want you to feel confident we are qualified to perform the service 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: The condenser is the outside metal unit and where the gas from the compressor is condensed into a liquid. The gas entering the condenser is very hot. The temperature is then lowered, so the gas can convert back to a liquid.
Compressor: The compressor is inside the condenser. It circulates the pressurized refrigerant, to concentrate the heat, and changes the low pressure gas to high pressure.
Evaporator: The evaporator is the part of the system inside the home. In simple language, it absorbs the heat from your home.
Expansion Valve: The expansion valve controls the amount of refrigerant in your system.
All of these pieces are connected by a copper tube that handles refrigerant, creating a closed loop. Heat is collected in the evaporator, sent outside to the condenser. The heat is removed, and the cool air is recirculated back into your home.
AC Facts
An Air Conditioner Doesn’t Create Cool Air.
What happens in the AC process is actually the removal of heat from the air. Your AC uses a chemical called refrigerant to remove heat and transfer it outside. The warm air runs through the lines and coils in your unit and goes from liquid to gas and back again. During this process, the refrigerant removes the heat and transfers it elsewhere so that when the air comes out the other side, it is cool.
Your AC Will Remove Humidity.
Lower humidity helps the overall comfort level in your home by making you feel cooler, even if the temperature is the same.
Your Air Filter Needs To Be Checked And Replaced Every Three To Six Months.
(depending on the manufacturer’s recommendations)
A dirty air filter restricts your air flow, which reduces efficiency, costing you money, and over time can put stress on your unit and could cause a costly repair.
Maintenance, Maintenance, Maintenance.
Your air conditioner needs regular checkups to keep it running in tip-top shape. Having regular annual preventative maintenance will bring your system longer life and fewer breakdowns over all.
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 Precise Heating, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 320-363-7401 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.
Need Air Conditioner Service?
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Air Conditioner Installation in Albany, MN 56374
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Sartell, MN 56377
“Service tech came out to do a maintenance agreement on my fully functioning AC. When he left the fan motor, that was working prior to him coming, stopped working. When he came back to look at it he said that there was no power to the motor. He then proceeded to shorted the entire system and fried the compressor. Did this while I was standing there, sparks everywhere, just about electrocuted himself, tripped the breaker and several others in the main panel. Called in another tech because the couldn’t figure out why nothing would work and then had the nerve to tell me that what he did wasn’t what destroyed the entire system. Either Precise will be replacing my AC for at their cost or I will be looking to sue for damages, this AC was working perfectly at the time the tech arrived and after 4 hours of the tech working on it I now have a totally ruined AC, possibly furnace but we haven’t got that far to see what else he ruined.”
Air Conditioner Installation in Saint Cloud, MN 56303
“I recently had a new furnace and air conditioner unit installed. I was very impressed with the service and quality of both the salesperson and units. I was kept informed on each aspect of the process. All of my questions were answered. Everyone was so professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend Precise whenever you need service or replacement for your heating or air conditioner.”
Air Conditioner Repair in Other, MN 56301
“Very good service at a VERY reasonable cost.
Dylan was very friendly, professional, competent, and punctual.”
Air Conditioner Installation in Clearwater, MN 55320
“We received excellent service – on time. We’re very pleased with the results. Our installer, Shane, was polite, friendly and knowledgeable. He did meticulous work and cleaned the area really well when he was finished. The bid was accurate and there no “surprise” charges. We were also impressed with Lyle—he wasn’t overly aggressive in his sales presentation. Great work – we would definitely trust Precise to do future HVAC work for us! :-)”
Ductless Mini-Split Repair in South Haven, MN 55382
“My husband and I had an amazing experience with the team at Precise. From talking through what our Air Conditioning problem is, from Shaun coming to the house and working through and repairing our unit and most of all we can tell this organization has an amazing culture by how Shaun treated us with respect and gratitude. We loved having Shaun help us and the Precise team. I'd recommend them all day long.”
Air Conditioner Replacement in Saint Joseph, MN 56374
“I had a great experience with the replacement of my air conditioner. Lyle did a full inspection and Shane completed the job as expected. They were very friendly, helpful and PRECISE!”
Air Conditioner Installation in Little Falls, MN 56345
“We had the team at Precise remove 2 existing furnaces, old ductwork, and old A/C unit and install a new furnace/AC, new ductwork, replace old water filters with spin down water filters and installation of new sewage ejection pump. We have an older home with not a fancy basement and a crawl space under the new addition. This was not an easy installation, but the Team from Precise handled the whole installation as “PROFESSIONALS”. My wife and I would highly recommend the Team at Precise. Well done Lyle, Rick, Shane, Gunner, Scott and Brian.”
Air Conditioner Installation in Saint Cloud, MN 56303
“Shane and gunner where very professional. Shane talked to my wife and showed her how to work the units with out me asking him to do it. we where very impressed with him. I will recommend precise heating and cooling to anyone that needs it. they showed up on time and worked very hard to get it done and when they left it looked like no one was there. Thanks to Shane and gunner they are awesome.”
Air Conditioner Installation in Saint Joseph, MN 56374
“Great work! Very happy with service.”
Precise Heating proudly provides HVAC service to Albany, Avon, Clearwater, Coldspring, Holdingford, Paynesville, Rice, Saint Cloud, Saint Joseph, Sartell, Sauk Rapids, and the surrounding communities. Visit our service area page for more coverage details, call us at 320-363-7401, or request service online today.