Frequently Asked Questions

R-454B and R-32 refrigerants are classified as A2L refrigerants, meaning they are low toxicity and mildly flammable. However, they are safe for residential and commercial use when installed and handled properly by licensed HVAC professionals.

Both 410A and R22 are odorless. Freon does not have an odor like natural gas because it is not harmful to humans if inhaled. The only way freon can harm you, if the freon spews out of your system and touches your skin. You may receive third degree burns, due to the freon interacting with the atmosphere and reaching its boiling point at -40 Fahrenheit. If you have an issue with your system, we recommend you give us a call and have one of our certified AC technicians help you resolve your issue and repair your AC system properly. 

Depending on the brand and size of the AC system you are purchasing, a new system can cost up to $8,000. Higher end brands like Trane, Lennox, and American Standard are usually above the price mentioned above. The best way to calculate the cost of a new air conditioning system is to use our estimate of $3,000 per ton of cooling. At Swift Air, we prefer to include the price of the labor in our estimates and give our customers one full price. This makes life easier on everyone and gives a tailored made solution for a turn key central HVAC system. Our best advice is to have one of our professional estimators help you find the best system for your home or business. On an estimate, you can expect our estimator to give you a price after we evaluate your home or business. We can retrofit any AC system or help you plan for a home that has no AC at all. Our estimators have over 10 years of experience to help you get the perfect air conditioning system for your home. 

Swift Air can install any brand of air conditioning system. We partnered with amazing brands like Trane, Lennox, Rheem, American Standard, Goodman, Daikin, Amana, Mitsubishi, Gree, and etc. We can install mini splits, central heat and air systems, window units, dehumidifiers, smart thermostats, and package units. At Swift Air, we are proud to service our residential and commercial customers within a 60 mile radius from Corpus Christi, Texas. 

The average lifespan of an AC system is 8 to 12 years. With proper maintenance and care for your AC system, you can surpass these averages easily and extend the life of your investment. We typically see air conditioning systems last longer with customers that perform monthly filter changes, wash there condenser every 3 months, have a technicians check the components of there system, and have there evaporator coil cleaned every year to 2 years. If your unit is in an attic with a drain pan, we recommend algae tabs to help reduce algae build up and stops your drain line from clogging up and creating a water leak of your float switch were to fail. It is always best practice to have a technician visit your home or business and give your practical advice about your AC system. This advice and maintenance can help you keep your AC system running at peak performance and prolong the life of your system.

Yes, Your air conditioning system can make you sick by circulating contaminates in your home or business. Containments like pet hair, germs, dust, bacteria, and mold can lower you indoor air quality causing issues to your health. The best practices to keep your home safe, is to have your AC system maintenance regularly, have periodic check ups on your ductwork and equipment, schedule an air duct cleaning every year, change your filter every month, and have your evaporator cleaned once every 2 years. By having a professional AC technician monitor your indoor air quality, we can help you reduce the chance of sickness due to your AC system. 

Yes we do! We have over 20 finance companies that can help you get your next HVAC repair and install financed. We can help customers with multiple options like 0% interest for 28 months through Synchrony, financing with Wisetack up to 5 years and a low interest rate, and lease to own options with Breeze finance. We also have FTL finance that partners with 15 finance companies to help get you approved. How do I apply? Click this finance link, or give us a call and ask one of our estimators to help your through the financing options.

In a residential property, most systems are split up into 2 parts, the inside unit and the outside unit. There are many components to both system, but we will be covering the two main components on each system. The easiest method to clean your outside unit is to use your water hose and water down the outside portion. After watering down the outside condenser coil, make sure to remove any debris like grass, dirt, and pollutants from the unit. This will help your unit breath better and allow the air to pass of the fins of the coil. The inside unit evaporator coil can be cleaned from the return of your system if it is an air handler. You can purchase evaporator coil cleaner and spray the chemical on the bottom half of the coil. However this does not clean the top half of the coil, we recommend you choose us to pull and clean your coil fully. If it is a furnace, the ductwork above the unit will need to be removed to access the evaporator coil or we remove the coil completely from the system. You will need an AC technician to remove the freon and clean the coil properly. But, best advice is to call us and let one of our air conditioning technicians clean your evaporator coil properly.