Precision Heating & Air LLC

Company History

Since 2008, Precision Heating & Air has had one goal: To provide Austinites with honest and reliable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning services. At Precision Heating & Air, we pride ourselves on meeting this goal, every time!

Owner and native Austinite Joe Strazza opened Precision Heating and Air after working as a professional in the HVAC business for several years. Backed by over 100 years of combined experience in the industry and a consistently high level of quality service, Precision has grown rapidly over the last five years.

Founded on hard work, dedication, and integrity, we set ourselves apart from the competition with superior HVAC service and employees with exceptional knowledge and experience. Precision is licensed in compliance with state laws, and all of our technicians are NATE certified professionals with demonstrated excellence in the HVAC industry.

Commercial HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems, essential to the comfort of all indoor work environments, represent 40% of the electricity utilized in commercial buildings across the country. The measures outlined below can result in improved HVAC performance and efficiency, as well as a significant reduction in energy cost.

Installing a Commercial HVAC System

While essential to most indoor work environments, commercial HVAC systems (particularly cooling systems, in Texas) result in a considerable portion of commercial energy costs. However, systems are becoming consistently more efficient, with modern air conditioners consuming 30% to 50% less energy than models made in the 1970s. In just a decade, efficiency has improved so significantly that it’s possible to reduce cooling energy costs as much as 20% by installing the newest system.

Steps to take before installing a new commercial HVAC systems:

• Take the steps outlined above to reduce load and maximize efficiency!
• Request an ACCA Manual N (commercial) or a Manual J (home), which will help you to select the right system for your space.
• Do not choose an HVAC system that is too large for your needs. This will increase installation, maintenance, and energy cost. To ensure that your HVAC system is the right size, ask your HVAC dealer to conduct an Air Conditioning Contractors of America’s (ACCA) Manual N Commercial Load Calculation.
• Ask your HVAC dealer to provide quotes (including life-cycle costs) for both standard-efficiency and high-efficiency units. If the high-efficiency unit’s life-cycle cost is less than that of the standard-efficiency, choose the high-efficiency unit.
• Choose only ENERGY STAR qualified Room Air Conditioners and Light Commercial heating and cooling units.
• Install energy recovery ventilation systems that repurpose energy from the exhaust air stream to condition incoming air.
• If applicable (in humid climates), ask your HVAC dealer about supplemental dehumidification to promote comfort and save on energy costs.
• If applicable (in dry climates) consider evaporative coolers to increase efficiency and save on energy costs.
• Install economizers to utilize outside air when the temperature is lower than the indoor air.
• Install ad utilize programmable thermostats.
• Require use of National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) premium motors for HVAC equipment.
• Evaluate using variable speed drives (VSD) on condenser and evaporator fans.
• If your facility generates significant heat (via cooking, for example), evaluate options for utilizing free-waste heat to save on energy costs.
• Evaluate installation of radiant heating (which warms objects in lieu of air) in warehouses, garages, or outdoor patios.

Commercial System Controls

In addition to reducing load and installing appropriately-sized, efficient HVAC systems, implementing the appropriate controls is essential to maximizing efficiency. Commonly, ENERGY STAR qualified programmable thermostats, system zoning, and CO2 sensors are used to control HVAC systems. While they are ubiquitous on new HVAC systems, they can also be utilized for older systems.

• ENERGY STAR Qualified Programmable Thermostats: Also known as a “setback thermostat,” they allow you to program temperature changes by day and time. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the proper use of a programmable thermostat can reduce energy costs up to 20 percent.
• System Zoning: Dividing available space into zones, or areas, allows temperature control from each zone and addresses the problem of temperature inconsistencies. When properly used, it also cuts down on energy costs.
• CO2 Sensors: Important to monitoring carbon dioxide and overall indoor air quality, CO2 sensors increase system efficiency and save on energy costs.

Commercial HVAC Maintenance

Frequent maintenance is essential to an efficient and reliable HVAC system. To promote your system’s longevity, the following is recommended:

• Sign up for Precisions Preventative Maintenance Program that includes twice-yearly tune-ups.
• Replace air filters regularly to reduce operational stress.
• Clean the evaporator and condenser coils on your air conditioner, to promote heat transfer.
• Address duct leakage or ensure that you have ample insulation, to prevent loss of cool air and promote system efficiency.
• Repair old valves and steam traps to reduce energy costs.

Only HVAC company in Austin to be awarded with the Carrier President’s Award

As Carrier’s highest honor for its dealers, the President’s Award recognizes Carrier dealers who exemplify leadership and management, customer satisfaction, expertise, business growth, operational excellence, and delivering the best in cutting-edge technology to consumers.

The CFAD Guarantee

As of one of only 1200 Carrier Factory Authorized Dealers in the USA (and one of seven in the Austin area), we are uniquely equipped to consult with and educate customers on their HVAC systems.

The Carrier Factory Authorized Dealer (CFAD) initiative is a rigorous, standards-based national endorsement backed by one of the largest HVAC Product Manufacturers in the United States. It’s a sure sign of an air conditioning and heating system dealer that will provide you with superior products, intelligent insight and the highest levels of service.

As a CFAD, Precision can offer benefits to our customers that other contractors cannot offer:

• Carrier backs us with a 100% satisfaction guarantee on your new system. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, we will remove the system and give you your money back.
• As a CFAD, we can offer manufacturer rebates year round.
• As a Precision customer, you will have the comfort knowing that a 100-year old company is backing our decisions!

Precision Employs NATE-Certified Technicians

Precisions service technicians are all NATE-certified.

NATE (North American Technician Excellence Inc.) is an independent, third-party non-profit certification body for HVAC and HVAC/R technicians. NATE’s certification tests represent real-world working knowledge of HVAC and HVACR systems and candidates can earn installation and/or service certification in one or more of the 21 NATE installation, service, and senior tests.

Precision is a BBB Accredited Company

A Better Business Bureau (BBB) accreditation is an honor for which not every company is eligible. The BBB only accredits businesses that pass a strict review process. Companies interested in becoming BBB accredited must complete an application process and commit to standards of ethical business practices.
Once accepted, BBB Accredited Businesses must maintain the standards or face accreditation revocation. BBB Code of Business Practices is built on the BBB Standards for Trust – eight principles that summarize important elements of creating and maintaining trust in business.

Other Awards and Accreditations

• Nominated Dealer of the year by Carrier in 2013.
• Nominated Growth leader of the year by Carrier in both 2011 & 2013.
• Received the Angie’s List Super Service Award in 2011, 2012, and 2013.
• Maintained a consistent BBB ‘A ‘rating since 2011.
• Top Infinity sales by Carrier in 2013