Locke Service Company

The Alternative Energy Corporation, a non-profit organization, examined air conditioning manufactures efficiencies versus the actual efficiencies that resulted after the installation and they found that 90% of the systems tested exhibited some form of energy wasting, comfort robbing problem! At Locke Service Company your home comfort is our # 1 concern so we take extra steps to insure that your installation will be in the top 10%. We pull permits on every installation and have it inspected by the city when the installation is complete. And we also go through a 33 point start-up process to insure a quality installation. Industry standards are our minimum standards. Here at Locke Service Company we offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all of our installations.

Some of the problems found in this and other significant HVAC industry comfort and energy related surveys revealed:

Problem Occurrence		How Comfort was affected
Over sizing 47%		Doesn’t run long enough to remove moisture Air in sunlit & shaded rooms do not mix Short cycling shortens equipment life Equipment is typically noisier Costs 12% more to operate

Duct leakage 93%		Health and safety concerns Poor indoor air quality Drafts and uneven temperatures May double HVAC portion of your utility bill

Incorrect air flow 70%		Noisy grills and registers Poor moisture control Uneven temperatures Can add over 10% to your energy costs

Incorrect Refrigerant Charge 54%		Noisier Operation Increased likely hood of failure Reduced moisture removal Uneven temperatures Can add over 10% to your cost of your utilities