Heating and air conditioning
The ideal comfort system for any home is one that just works without you realizing it. We specializes in dependable, quiet, efficient systems that make your home comfortable. Whether you need to stay cool in the summer, warm and toasty during winter or equally comfortable all year long, we have the solution for your home.
Why use Wiggins Electric Heating and Air to keep your unit tuned up?
North Carolina Alternative Energy Corp., a non-profit organization, examined air conditioning manufactures’ efficiencies versus the actual efficiencies that resulted after installation.
- 90% of the units tested exhibited some sort of energy-wasting problem
- 50% had an improper refrigerant charge
- 40% failed to meet minimum airflow criterion. 20% were barely inside the range specified by manufacturers.
- A deficiency of only 20% in indoor airflow reduces the efficiency rating by 17%
- A 15% return air leak from 120° attic could reduce efficiency by 50%.
Texas A&M University discovered that a 23% refrigerant undercharge could result in a 52% efficiency loss.
Florida Solar Energy Center researchers found that by repairing leaking ductwork, cooling energy was reduced by an average of 17.4%.
According to Honeywell, a typical heating pump would lose almost 50% of its efficacy after 20 years, even if a typical “dust stop” filter had been installed. Also in 20 years, a unit’s efficacy could degrade by 50% if it is not properly maintained. This would double the energy cost.
Louisiana State University & Gulf State Utility found that consumers could save $30 per month just by making sure that their air conditioning system is cleaned and serviced regularly.
- LSU determined that without proper air filtration, over time, air flow can be reduced by 30%
- Capacity can be reduced by over 12%
The EPA says that microbial growth accumulates on a wet evaporator coil and acts as an insulator. It reduces heat transfer from the air. As little as 0.05 inch buildup of a sticky dirty substance on the cooling coil can cut efficiencies up to 32%. This system will operate longer to achieve set temperature, wasting energy and increasing wear and tear on the unit.
We live by the motto that our profession is not just a job, but a skill set. It must be built and mastered over a lifetime in the field. Each working crew is made up of a foreman and a varying number of apprentices and helpers. Our foremen have spent their lives learning their profession. Each job has an onsite foreman that has an average of 25 to 30 years of experience and is responsible for all aspects of the job.
We charge by the hour and costs are based on the electrician’s experience, what your electrical needs are, and the complexity of the job.
We are a certified Briggs and Stratton home generation warranty provider. Master level service technicians on staff. Our staff has over 185 years of combined experience. We service and repair all major brands of HVAC equipment. We hold non-restricted state licenses in Electrical and HVAC.