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Tappan is an excellent choice for a high efficiency central air conditioning and heating system.

There's a good chance you've never heard of Tappan air conditioners, even though you might have one running in your own home. Tappan air conditioners and furnaces have been in the heating and cooling industry for more than 60 years.

Tappan's latest entry in the residential air conditioner and heat pump market is a stunningly efficient set of units that run from 21 to 24.5 SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) depending on the tonnage or BTU output of the unit. Considering that until recently the minimum required standard was only 10 SEER, and this was recently raised to 13 SEER, a rating of 21 to 24.5 is very impressive, and can translate into big energy savings on your heating and cooling bill.

At the heart of the Tappan system: IQ Drive Technology

These ultra-efficient air conditioners and heat pumps all have something called iQ Drive technology, which is a combination of a variable-speed compressor (most air conditioners and heat pump systems have a single-speed compressor) and built-in intelligence that adjusts the air conditioning and heat pump compressor speed carefully to maximize comfort, minimize energy usage, and minimize noise. The iQ Drive air conditioning and heat pump systems have won top-level awards for there quality and performance.

A typical central air conditioner or heat pump runs at the standard alternating current frequency of 60 Hz. That means the motor rotates 60 times a second, or 3,600 times a minute (that is, at 3600 RPM). Since full cooling and heating capacity is often not needed for long periods, these traditional air conditioners tend to cycle on and off a fair bit except on the most scorching hot days, and they cycle on and off several times at night. While they are on, they are going full hog, which translates into higher peak energy use, lower overall efficiency, and higher noise levels.

The beauty of the iQ Drive system is that it continually monitors your heating and cooling needs, and can adjust your compressor speed to any speed between 900 RPM and 3,600 RPM. This is referred to as inverter rotary technology - a fancy name for something that sounds painfully simple: if you don't need full-strength cooling and heating capacity, why run the compressors at full speed!?

Because the iQ Drives compressor is both more quiet and more energy efficient when run at lower speeds, you get better performance and less noise bother from an air conditioner or heat pump with Tappan's iQ Drive technology. And that's good news both for you and for your neighbors who might want a silent night of rest.

As well, because the system is intelligent and continually monitors the indoor temperature, and can vary the workload of the compressor over a wide range, it can keep air flowing at a steady temperature through your HVAC ductwork, unlike traditional air conditioners which either provide very cold air (when running full throttle at 3600 RPM) or lukewarm air (when just recirculating air while the compressor is shut off).

Unmatched quality in the industry

Tappan air conditioners have been recognized for outstanding quality and efficiency by several industry associations. They have been recognized for having the fewest compressor failures of any manufacturer in the HVAC market.

Tappan has been a leader in quality for decades. Tappan air conditioners were the first in the industry to come out with a 5 year warranty many years ago. And now their quality is so good they've doubled that warranty period to 10 years and offer a Quality Pledge Guarantee.

Let's throw heat and humidity into the mix

As they say on hot summer days in Dallas, Texas, it's not the heat, it's the humidity. Here again the Tappan air conditioner excels. Its combination of iQ Drive system and intelligent Aprilaire programmable thermostat carefully monitor indoor humidity levels and can keep them at a constant level anywhere from 35% to 70% based on your preference. They are the best in the industry at pulling moisture out of the air quickly, quietly, and efficiently.

Aprilaire programmable thermostats also let you tie its humidity controller (humidistat) to a whole house humidifier for winter humidity management, since in the winter heating season the problem is usually low humidity. And since hot days feel hotter when it's humid, the same applies for cold days: if you can raise the humidity level in your home during the heating season, you can actually heat your house to a lower temperature, and achieve the same comfort level, as if you heat it a bit warmer but with lower humidity. So this tie-in to an Aprilaire whole house humidifier is another energy saving bonus.

Finally, the Tappan air conditioner is also sold as a Tappan heat pump - a very similar unit, with the same iQ Drive technology and rotary inverter drive - but it can also heat your home in winter. Like all heat pumps, its efficiency is best when the outdoor temperature is above 45F, but the heat pump system can be tied in with a high efficiency furnace or electric heater to deliver optimal efficient heating - heating your home with the heat pump when temperatures are not too frigid, and with the furnace or electric heater when the thermometer dips below 45 degrees.

So if you are looking for an efficient central air conditioning or heat pump system...

Not only will you be saving money and reducing your energy use with a Tappan air conditioner or heat pump, but you'll be using an environmental friendly R-410A refrigerant which is non-ozone depleting and chlorine free. And thanks to the iQ Drive technology, if you pay time-of-use charges, or you pay more for peak hour electricity use than for off-hour use, you'll save with a Tappan air conditioners and heat pumps because they tend not to reach peak energy usage as often due to their continually variable compressor speed.

Kozy Services really doesn't think you can do better than the Tappan air conditioner or heat pump. Any air conditioner or heat pump sporting the iQ Drive technology, with a SEER rating of 21 to 24.5, is going to give you years of high-quality, low energy cost comfort.

Call us today at (972) 276-2544 for a free estimate or to learn more about Tappan air conditioning and heating systems.