With an air conditioning tune-up from S&S, breathing easier while chilling out will cost you less than a hundred bucks

By Laura Briedis

Though we all have been obsessively washing our hands and diligently scrubbing down surfaces these past two months to keep the coronavirus at bay, there also is a way to clean the air we breathe in our homes.

For the past decade, S&S Heating, Cooling & Sheet Metal has been installing Trane CleanEffects Air Cleaner to reduce contaminants and purify the air by getting rid of germs, allergens and odors.

“This whole-house air filtration system removes up to 99.98 percent of airborne particles and allergens from the air that passes through the filter,” says Mark Staron II, who is the second “S” in S&S Heating, Cooling & Sheet Metal. His parents, Mark Sr. and Gayle, founded the business in 1989. “It purifies your air as best as possible, but there have not been any studies yet to see how effective it is against the coronavirus. We do know, however, that it greatly improves your indoor air quality.”

CleanEffects Air Cleaner has earned the Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, and has been performance-tested by LMS Technologies and Environmental Health & Engineering, with the results verified by professors from the Harvard School of Public Health.

“We install the air purifier directly to your HVAC system,” explains Mark. “We offer both homeowners and business owners a free system audit to show how to monitor, clean, ventilate, dehumidify (or humidify) and improve the efficiency of your HVAC system and protect your health.”

A trusted local business established three decades ago, this family-owned company expertly installs, services and provides preventative maintenance on all types of HVAC systems, including gas, electric, boiler, oil and steam, as well as tank and tankless hot water units.

Comfortable & Cool
Before the hot temperatures set in and you are running your air conditioner all the time, you’ll want make sure the unit is in peak condition.

“We recommend that homeowners get a precision tune-up once the weather reaches 65 degrees,” says Mark, noting the company has a dedicated staff of certified tune-up technicians and all S&S technicians are certified by North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

“Think of an annual cooling tune-up as if it were an oil change for your home,” he says. “You’d never think of going without one for your car or it wouldn’t operate properly.”

“This is a thorough two-hour service with a 30-plus item checklist,” he explains. “We don’t just look over your unit. We are tuning, cleaning, lubricating and making any necessary adjustments to keep your cooling system running at peak efficiency.”

S&S also offers a Preferred Customer Maintenance Program that can save customers money by extending equipment life, preventing costly repairs and ensuring the equipment is operating safely. In addition to including two tune-ups a year, if there are any problems, these maintenance plan clients are given priority when scheduling service and they receive a 15 percent discount on service repair parts and labor.

“It is important to note that many of the manufacturer’s warranties are void if the homeowner does not do regular maintenance,” notes Mark.

If you have been thinking about getting a new air conditioner, now is the time.

“More than just helping you stay cool this summer, we help you save money by offering high-efficiency products designed to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills,” says Mark.

At S&S, the staff helps you make informed decisions and sort through the cooling products, from the latest central air conditioners to mini splits and heat pumps. “We sell and install leading brands,” says Mark, noting the company is a Trane Comfort Specialist. “We also can build our own ductwork through our sheet metal fabrication facility in Hinckley or with our mobile truck shop. This comes in handy if we need to reroute a duct to adjust the level of comfort of a room.”

Peace of Mind
S&S Heating and Cooling was considered an essential business under the stay-at-home order as directed by the governor of Ohio, and the company stayed open to service its clients during the pandemic. Now that all businesses are starting to reopen, they are still taking extra safety precautions.

“Our employees take a health assessment each day before coming to work,” says Mark. “While in a customer’s home or business, we practice social distancing and take additional cleaning measures. We disinfect our service vehicles and use masks, booties and hand sanitizers.”

The company is currently offering Skype and Zoom video chat estimates, and it is transitioning to a paperless technology platform that will give its technicians real-time data.

S&S Heating, Cooling & Sheet Metal is located at 1353 Ridge Road in Hinckley. Call 440-237-3663 or visit SSHeating.com for more information.