{"id":3232,"date":"2015-07-14T15:24:36","date_gmt":"2015-07-14T19:24:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/upgrading-your-residential-cooling-system\/"},"modified":"2025-02-05T07:25:19","modified_gmt":"2025-02-05T11:25:19","slug":"upgrading-your-residential-cooling-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/blog\/upgrading-your-residential-cooling-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrading your Residential Cooling System"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8494 size-full\" title=\"Residential Cooling Systems \" src=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hmb-res-cooling.jpg\" alt=\"Residential Cooling Systems\" width=\"600\" height=\"363\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2>Things to consider when choosing a New Residential Cooling System<\/h2>\n<p>If your air conditioning system is on the fritz, your house isn\u2019t as cool as it used to be, or you are paying too much for utility bills, it may be time to consider a new <a href=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/residential-cooling-systems\">residential cooling system<\/a>. How can you choose a reliable cooling contractor? What questions should you ask to make sure you get the right system for your needs? Where do you start?<\/p>\n<p>The average age of homes in Pennsylvania is 43, so what does this mean for homeowners in the area? Today&#8217;s best air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid-1970s. Replacing your older unit with a more efficient model and using our Energy-Saving Tips could save you and your family 20% to 40% in cooling costs. Even if your home cooling system is only 10 years old; it may be time to think about upgrading.<\/p>\n<h3>Quality Service<\/h3>\n<p>As Central Pennsylvania\u2019s leading HVAC Service provider, we make customer experience a priority. Every homeowner is unique and has different expectations. Some consider cutting energy cost, while others are searching for environmentally-friendly models. HB Home Service Team takes a personalized approach to helping clients select the right system. We do not use commissioned salesmen\u2014our recommendations are based on real results, helping lower utility costs and improve comfort in the most cost-effective and timely manner. Our technicians are trained to provide you with as much information as possible, so you can make the best decision to suit your cooling needs.<\/p>\n<p>If you are ready to replace your cooling unit, use our checklist that outlines <a href=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/contact-us\/\">what to look for<\/a> in an air conditioning contractor.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Do they offer <a href=\"https:\/\/hbmcclure.com\/hbhome\/residential-emergency-service\">24-hour emergency response<\/a>, every day, all year?<\/li>\n<li>Do they have an average of 15+ years of experience for employees?<\/li>\n<li>Do they offer the stability of employee-owned company?<\/li>\n<li>Are they made up of a non-commissioned sales team?<\/li>\n<li>Are they always on time with appointments, estimates, and installation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Stop waiting to upgrade your residential cooling system. <a href=\"#\" onclick=\"_scheduler.show({ schedulerId: 'sched_tbxnhcyxllblkzp15puj949e' })\">Click here to schedule an appointment<\/a> or call <a href=\"tel:7172324328\">717-232-4328<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cTrust, Quality, Value\u2026since 1914. That\u2019s HB Home Service Team.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The average age of homes in Pennsylvania is 43, so what does this mean for homeowners in the area? Today&#8217;s best air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners made in the mid-1970s. Replacing your older unit with a more efficient model and using our Energy-Saving Tips could save you and your family 20% to 40% in cooling costs. 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