Posts Tagged ‘Bob Casteel’
September 16th, 2010
Air conditioners come in many different sizes, whether they are window air conditioners or central air conditioners. These units should be sized to cool the area of your home you’re trying to cool with the most efficiency. So how do you do that? Well, by measuring the area of the area to be cooled, you’ll have a pretty good idea what size air conditioner is for you.
To calculate this, simply multiply the length times the width of the room or area to be cooled. Then, as a practical number, multiply that total times 25BTU. This allows ample cooling, whether it is a rainy, moist day or a hot, sunny, humid day. Let’s say the room is 12 feet wide by 15 feet long. That means 12×15=180 square feet. Take the 180 sq. ft. times 25 BTU per square foot and you get the minimum BTU air conditioner you should buy. That means 180×25=4500 BTU cooling capacity is needed.
You may ask if a smaller air conditioner will work or a larger one may be better? Here’s a thought about those questions. Smaller BTU units will continually run, just trying to keep up. This will increase your electric bill and it is unlikely the unit will be able to cool the area effectively.
An air conditioner too large can be overkill. To dispute the rumor that bigger is better, an air conditioner too large will cool more quickly, but that may impede the reason for running the air conditioner in the first place. You see, along with cooling the air, the air conditioner is also extracting moisture from the air (humidity) that makes all of us feel hot and sticky. Although the air may be cooler, if the unit doesn’t run long enough, the moisture cannot be extracted from the air properly. It would be like being outside camping on a cool, clammy, foggy night. You know the feeling when your skin is moist and you get goose bumps when cool air flows over it. Besides, an air conditioner too large will cycle on and off frequently.
Do your self a favor and measure the area of the home to be cooled, calculate your BTU needs and size the air conditioner properly. Your local appliance store or heating and cooling center can aid you in selecting the proper air conditioner size for your home. Remember, too little is never enough and too much of a good thing can be bad.
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Tags: air conditioner sizing, Bob Casteel, BTUs, cooling, marietta, save energy, save money | 
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August 10th, 2010
Replacing an outdated central air-conditioning unit not only will save you money on your energy bill, but it also will affect your tax bill. The government has increased a tax-credit program to encourage homeowners to invest in energy-saving products. Tax credits are a particularly valuable tax benefit, because they directly reduce your tax bill rather than merely being deducted from your income.
Review the energy-efficiency tax credit savings available. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 introduced energy-efficiency tax credits for 30 percent of the total cost to purchase an energy-efficient central air-conditioning unit. This tax credit allows 30 percent, with a maximum limit of $1,500, of an air-conditioning unit’s costs to be credited back to consumers via their federal tax returns. For example, a unit that costs $3,000 will be eligible for a $900 tax credit. Any unit exceeding $5,000 is subject to the maximum eligible credit of $1,500.
Look for specific energy-efficient models when selecting a new air-conditioning unit. The U.S. government has specific standards an energy-efficient air-conditioning unit must meet to quality for a tax credit (see Resources). Different requirements are mandated in either a split or package air-conditioning system. Split-system central air-conditioning units must have an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) greater than 13 and a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) greater than 16. Package central air-conditioning systems must have an EER greater than 12 and a SEER greater than 14.
Buy and install your new energy-efficient central air-conditioning system and save all your receipts.
Save the manufacturer’s certification statement from your energy-efficient central air-conditioning system. This certification should be included with your purchase. The Internal Revenue Service will not require the certification to be filed with the taxes, but it does recommend keeping the certificate with your tax records. The certificate proves that you have purchased the correct product to qualify for the energy-efficiency tax credit.
File for a tax credit by including the proper forms with your federal tax return
Read more: How to Receive Tax Credit for New Central Air Conditioning | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4912862_receive-new-central-air-conditioning.html#ixzz0wEYHZVDV
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Tags: Bob Casteel, Central Air, Customer Service, save money, tax credits |
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August 5th, 2010
Windows and doors are just as important to your HVAC as the system itself. If you don’t have sealed or proper fitting windows and doors, dollars could be flying out of them every day and forcing your HVAC to work harder and less efficiently.
Windows in particular can allow a huge amount of heat energy to escape. Depending on the type of construction and fittings, windows can make up 27 percent of a home’s overall energy consumption. But it is not only window glazing that is important. Major heat loss also occurs especially around window frames. Here’s a simple test you can perform to see if your windows are sealed tightly:
Close the window on a piece of paper, clamping it between the window and the frame. If the paper is easy to remove, the seal is not tight. Repeat this test in various locations. Now you can use a lighted candle to easily find the spots that are letting air through. These checks are even easier when it is windy or cold outside.
The cold air that enters the home through gaps in windows and doors that do not seal properly must later be heated to room temperature. This costs energy, and with it, money. But help is at hand, in an easy-to-install form that does not even necessitate replacing the windows. Windows and doors can be sealed with elastic sealing strips, gaps beneath doors with sealing brushes or moldings.
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Tags: Bob Casteel, Doors sealed, HVAC tips, save money, Windows sealed |
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May 27th, 2010
We finally decided we could trust Thermo with his own trucks! Take a look and tell us what you think!
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Tags: air conditioning, atlanta, BBB, Bob Casteel, Thermo, trucks |
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May 20th, 2010
Join us in the fight against breast cancer 
The Casteel family greatly appreciates your business. To say thanks and give back to our community, Casteel has decided to donate a percentage of their heating and cooling sales to aid in the fight against breast cancer.
Here’s more on the Susan G. Komen Foundation
Susan G. Komen fought breast cancer with her heart, body and soul. Throughout her diagnosis, treatments, and endless days in the hospital, she spent her time thinking of ways to make life better for other women battling breast cancer instead of worrying about her own situation. That concern for others continued even as Susan neared the end of her fight. Moved by Susan’s compassion for others and committed to making a difference, Nancy G. Brinker promised her sister that she would do everything in her power to end breast cancer forever.
That promise is now Susan G. Komen for the Cure®, the global leader of the breast cancer movement, having invested nearly $1.5 billion since inception in 1982. As the world’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, we’re working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures. Thanks to events like the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure®, and generous contributions from our partners, sponsors and fellow supporters, we have become the largest source of nonprofit funds dedicated to the fight against breast cancer in the world.
Won’t you join in the fight?
May 13th, 2010
A simple vision 20 years ago sets the bar for customer service in the heating and cooling industry
Marietta, GA (PRWEB) May 11, 2010 — Founder Bob Casteel is thrilled that his organization, Casteel Heating and Cooling, a world-class service provider of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, has been named for the second year in a row to the Small Business of the Year list by the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce. The award celebrates a longstanding recognition of small businesses in the county, and highlights companies that are making a positive impact on the community at large. “I am so proud of our team and the high levels of customer service and community support that they provide every day, every month and every year,” says Bob Casteel. “This award reinforces the feedback that we hear from our customers consistently.” Casteel founded the organization with a vision of working with families to identify and implement efficiencies in their heating and cooling systems–a simple concept that has been overwhelmingly successful in the marketplace.
Bob Casteel takes pride in his team for their many recent accomplishments, including:
| • Amana’s “Going Green Award” • Trane‘s “Platinum Award” • ”Technical Excellence Award” by North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E) • Kudzu’s “Georgia Superior Service Award“ |
“It is, of course, gratifying to receive the accolades of external organizations. But it is really just reinforcement of what I already know: by implementing a vision of true customer service through a superior team, we have been able to provide our community with the resources they need to keep their families safe and cared for,” offers Casteel.
About Casteel Based in Marietta, Georgia, Casteel offers a wide variety of products and solutions, including HVAC units, system design, and more. With superior customer service rankings by respected third-party sources like Kudzu and Angie’s List, Casteel Heating and Cooling has received statewide recognition for being a socially-conscious business. In 2010 the company was named again to Cobb County’s list of the 25 best small businesses for the second year in a row and has held an A+ rating from the BBB since 2002. Learn more at www.casteelair.com. ###
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Tags: air conditioning, atlanta, awards, BBB, Bob Casteel, Cobb County, Customer Service, georgia, kudzu |
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May 4th, 2010
Take a couple minutes to watch some testimonials in the video on the left side of the page. Each customer speaks out about their experiences with Casteel, representing real thoughts, opinions and feedback from a few of our satisfied customers.
“From the first meeting with Casteel to giving me an estimate on replacing my HVAC system, every step of the way has been a truly pleasant experience. The team doing the installation was wonderful. They were very courteous and professional. They even helped me sweep out my sun porch and move the furniture back in.”
Diane M.
Kennesaw, GA
And another satisfied customer…
“Your final quote was the most competitive for the quality of equipment I received, and I felt it was the best purchase for the dollars spent. The main consideration, however, was your expertise and the time you spent with me giving me ideas and designing my system.”
Richard M.
Kennesaw, GA
In the Atlanta area looking for a new HVAC system? Why not become one of the happy customers of Casteel Heating and Cooling?
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Tags: Bob Casteel, Customer Service, customers, excellent pricing, quality, reliable, testimonials |
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April 30th, 2010
Casteel Heating and Cooling has a long standing tradition of providing the best Customer Service in the industry…. From the live person that answers the phones all the way to the thank you and survey cards that Owner and President Bob Casteel sends out after every job, WE CARE about our customers! To provide this level of service, Casteel Heating and Cooling rigorously conducts year round customer service training with each employee. We survey every customer for ways we can improve. We conduct thousands of phone interviews. We’ve even implemented “focus group” meetings with customers to ensure we our providing unmatched service to the homeowner. Already recognized as an industry leader in heating and air conditioning, Casteel now has the great distinction of being recognized for their World Class Service!
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Tags: Bob Casteel, care, Customer Service, integrity, reliable, World class service |
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April 13th, 2010
Customer testimonials…this is one of the greatest “commercials” we could ever have! This video showcases testimonials from several of Casteel Heating & Cooling customers.
Want customer service like this? Call Casteel Heating and Cooling!
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Tags: air conditioning, Bob Casteel, Customer Service, Heating and Cooling, reliable, testimonials, video, YouTube |
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April 9th, 2010
That’s the title of a recent review at kudzu.com about Casteel Heating and Cooling. Here’s a sample of what you’ll read:
…Casteel turned out to be a great choice! Everyone that came on the installation day, were outstanding! I strongly recommend this company to anyone. The quality of service you get from them is not matched by anyone in the industry…
Mike, thanks for the kind words and for taking the time to post the review! We appreciate it!
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Tags: air conditioning, atlanta, Bob Casteel, Casteel Heating and Cooling, complaint, cooling, georgia, heating, kudzu, marietta, Mechanic, review |
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