Air Conditioning
Carthage Air & Insulation is your #1 HVAC contractor in Carthage, TX, 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 Carthage Air & Insulation 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 Carthage Air & Insulation, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 903-693-2999 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.
Need Air Conditioner Service?
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Air Conditioner Replacement in Carthage, TX 75633
Air Conditioner Replacement in Carthage, TX 75633
“We can’t recommend Carthage Air enough! We have to have our entire house unit replaced….. And to keep us cool during these hot summer days, until our appointment date, Mr. Joe, came out to our house on a Sunday, to bring us window units! They care about their customers, and try to make sure they are taken care of, to the best of their ability! Much Thanks!”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Nacogdoches, TX 75972
“I get nothing but excellent service with Carthage Air. I believe I have done business with them for three years. They installed attic insulation then. Now I have their maintenance plan. I trust Carthage because of their integrity and high quality work. I have not had opportunity to personally recommend to anyone but I would and highly recommend in this review.”
Air Conditioner Repair in Center, TX 75935
“From contact through the website, to a timely response, to a service technician at my doorstep was impeccable. The technician ( Kyle ) was prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. My problem has been fixed and at a reasonable cost . I liked the idea of a trainee being present, a lost art in this country of looking out for our future work force.”
Air Conditioner Repair in Henderson, TX 75652
“Professional, honest and trustworthy company. They kept me informed and fixed the problem with my AC. I highly recommend them.”
Air Conditioner Replacement in Carthage, TX 75633
“AC had gone out the night before, and I was so thankful to hear that Carthage Air was able to squeeze me in early the next morning.
Kyle did an awesome job! He went above and beyond to get my AC working properly.
I highly recommend this place for sure! Thank you, guys, so much!”
Air Conditioner Installation in Nacogdoches, TX 75964
“I had a great experience from start to finish, they were prompt coming out to give me the estimate. They were through evaluating the needs and the estimated price was the price I paid which often doesn’t happen. I really appreciated the care they took making sure everything was picked up and clean and I’m pretty certain the stairs were cleaner after they left than they were to begin with. They gave me multiple options in various price ranges and answered all my questions about each one before I settled on the one I chose. They were prompt ordering the system and it came in relatively quickly. The workers that came out were all courteous and friendly even answering my questions throughout the installation process. Hopefully I wasn’t too much of a pain with my questions but if I was they never let on that I was. I highly recommend these guys to be fair, and efficient they beat all 4 of the other places I got quotes from by a lot!”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Henderson, TX 75654
“This was a really good experience !! The technician came on time within the set time of appointment and thoroughly cleaned my unit inside and outside, checked fluid, cleaned and flushed drain as well as cleaned my dryer vent and checked smoke alarm batteries!!! He was kind and courteous and for a senior citizen a peace of mind for summer cooling concerns. I feel ready for East Texas summer!!! Thank you East Texas Air Pros!! I highly recommend this company!”
Air Conditioner Maintenance in Marshall, TX 75672
“Kyle was great. He did a good job, explained anything I asked (and was patient), and left everything better than he found it. I will recommend Carthage Air to anyone looking for an AC/Heating company.”
Air Conditioner Repair in Nacogdoches, TX 75961
“Have worked with Carthage in both residential and commercial properties. Always on time, leave job site clean and work quality is excellent.”