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We’ve all been there, it’s been fifteen faithful years but finally your HVAC system has given up. We imagine you’re feeling worried and concerned this could turn into a fifteen thousand dollar problem. Where do you turn when you’re experiencing poor airflow, hot air coming out of your AC, or unusual smells from your HVAC system?

We know you know one thing: you don’t want it to cost 25,000 dollars to make sure your family is efficiently kept warm this winter, or cool this summer. You realize it’s time to get it replaced, but where do you even start?

Choosing the right HVAC contractor can seem like an impossible task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are a few simple tips to help you find the right contractor and help your family or business get comfortable again!

Get a Referral

The easiest way to find a great contractor is through a referral from a friend, neighbor or family. You want to work with someone that you can trust and that you know has provided someone with exceptional service before. Clarke & Rush Mechanical has been serving the community for over 60 years, we reward loyal customers who use us as a referral with our referral program and we are experts in our local utility rebates, federal, and state tax credits making us a strong choice for your go electric moment.

Look for Special Offers

California offers a variety of different incentives and discounts to eligible HVAC buyers, but not every contractor is certified to help you take advantage of these offers. Clarke & Rush is certified to help you navigate and obtain, TECH, SMUD, and the new HEERA rebates that came available 11/26/24. That’s almost 12,000 dollars you could get off!

Check Reviews and Certifications

You want to find someone who has a good reputation. Look at Yelp, Google Business Profiles, and other platforms to find someone with good reviews and quick response times. We also advise homeowners in Sacramento to investigate their next Heat or Air replacement on the CSLB for valid contractor licenses and with certifications from local utilities. Clarke & Rush has been an approved contractor with SMUD since 2019!

Ensure a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee

Find a contractor who will stand behind their work. It may sound obvious, but you want to find someone who is able to provide warranties on their work, has established relationships with permit testing/inspectors in the area, and knows how to navigate any and all unforeseen issues. Clarke & Rush has seen it all in its 64 years of service. Clarke & Rush also stands behind their work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. You want to make sure the company working on your Heat Pump Service, HVAC System Replacement, Heater Tune Up, or Air Conditioner is experienced and not just a ‘one-man-band.’

Why Clarke & Rush is the Trusted Choice for HVAC Services

Clarke & Rush provides a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee, has over 1500 reviews on Google, Yelp and Facebook, offers knowledge on special rebates, and is easy to refer to friends with a $100 referral incentive program running for the last 64 years! We are happy to provide Heat Pump conversion guidance in Sacramento and more. Email, call, or stop on by today!

Clarke & Rush Top Sacramento HVAC Contractor SMUD Participating

Act Now to Maximize Rebates and Incentives

*Through rebates available to certain income eligible California residents as of time of writing 11/27/2024! Call today at (916) 609-2665 for the most updated rebate information.

Learn how to find the manufacture date on a Trane air conditioner using the serial number. This step-by-step guide explains where to locate the serial number, how to decode Trane serial number formats, and how to determine the age of your HVAC system for warranty, maintenance, and replacement planning.

Total Time: 10 minutes

Locate the Trane Data Plate

Find the manufacturer information label on your Trane air conditioner. The data plate is typically located on the outdoor condenser cabinet near the refrigerant lines or electrical access panel.

Find the Serial Number

Identify the serial number printed on the data plate. The serial number may contain both letters and numbers depending on the age of the unit.

Identify the Serial Number Format

Determine whether your Trane system uses a newer numeric serial number format or an older alphanumeric format. Most modern Trane systems use the first two digits for the year and the next two digits for the production week.

Decode the Manufacture Date

Read the first four digits of the serial number to determine the production year and manufacturing week. For example, serial number 15234ABC indicates the unit was manufactured during the 23rd week of 2015.

Verify the System Age

Compare the manufacture date with your installation paperwork, maintenance records, or warranty information to confirm the approximate age of the air conditioning system.

Evaluate Repair or Replacement Needs

Use the manufacture date to help determine whether your Trane air conditioner may benefit from continued maintenance, repair, or replacement based on its age and efficiency.

Supply:

  • Phone camera
  • Pen and paper
  • Smartphone flashlight

Tools:

  • Flashlight
  • Screwdriver (if access panel removal is needed)
  • Ladder (optional)

Materials: Trane air conditioner model number Trane serial number Manufacturer data plate Installation paperwork (optional)

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