AC Installation, Repair & Maintenance in Lafayette
Camflo Heating & Cooling is your #1 HVAC contractor in Lafayette 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 Camflo Heating & Cooling 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 Camflo Heating & Cooling, we provide all the services you need to keep your AC running in top-notch shape. Call us at 574-967-4200 for repairs, maintenance, or new-system installation.
“My lights flickered and my thermostat went dark. My other lights were OK. I immediately called Camflo and they said a technician would be out today to check my air conditioner. Carter came and found the breaker tripped; then he checked the entire system and found no other problem. He could find no problems, and the unit is working perfectly now.”
“Very helpful and found the problem and fixed and all is now good. Noah was very nice and helpful. Camflo is our go to company for help and service,”
“Our AC stopped working last evening, so we called Camflo this morning. Kirby and Brock were here right at the stated time, diagnosed and fixed the problem quickly (corroded electrical contacts), and tested the rest of the system, finding everything else to be within spec. Nice work, and prompt!”
“Very timely response time, tec was very knowledgeable, assessed problem, resolved it and explained the whole process and fix.”
“Very professional!! Overall satisfaction is second to none. Honest and transparent! I would highly recommend this young man.”
“We were chosen to receive a cooling system from their summer giveaway. What a blessing this was as our old system went out a few years ago. The installers were very friendly and knowledgeable . They took the extra step to lay down material to be able to walk in and out, while protecting our flooring. They cleaned up after the job was completed. We cannot say enough good things about this company. Thank you Camflo for being a highly respected company in our small community.”
“Air conditioner wasn’t working so I called Camflo and they came out the same day and diagnosed the problem within minutes and repaired it quickly, every time I call them they are on top of their game, very knowledgeable and professional and I won’t go anywhere else. Very impressed with these people, very professional every time.”
“We are very pleased with the communication and repair that was completed!!”