Author Archives: Aqua Care Solar
Pool and Spa Care
Now is the time to start thinking about your summer pool service. Aqua Care Solar’s Pool and Spa department offers both commercial and residential services. We offer personalized service, allowing customers to customize their service based on their needs and budget. We understand that in commercial locations such as condos and apartments, residents prefer a set schedule for pool and spa maintenance. We strive to provide that service, working with both residents and management for the best times. Pools and spas are always sparkling and ready for use.
If you’re a home owner we can fit our services to meet your needs, whether your pool or spa is used a little or a lot. We offer cleaning services, maintenance services and chemical delivery.
Call now to schedule your summer pool opening. We offer competitive rates and excellent service.
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Meet Stefan Shihadeh, Project Manager
Stefan has been with Aqua Care Solar since 2008. He specializes in design, installation, service and repair of solar hot water, boilers, HVAC and evaporative coolers. Stefan’s customer care and technical knowledge quickly elevated him to Project Manager for the solar and heating departments. His years of experience in HVAC led Aqua Care Solar to expand into cooling systems, both commercial and residential.
Stefan is active in each project from start to finish, from helping a customer with their unique needs, to designing systems that fit within a customer’s budget, to expertly handling service and repair, he is invaluable to the Aqua Care Solar team. No job is too small, what’s important to him is that a customer has what they need. He makes sure to evaluate what will make their home comfortable and their budget to give them the best system or repair to meet those requirements.
If you’re thinking of upgrading your heating, cooling or hot water systems, or thinking of going solar, why not give Aqua Care Solar a call and discuss your needs with Stefan. He’ll make sure you get the best product for your situation.
Call today:
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2013 XCEL Rebates
XCEL Energy has announced its 2013 rebates for evaporative coolers and high efficiency air conditioners. Aqua Care Solar is an XCEL approved contractor and we can assist you in finding the right cooling equipment and largest rebate.
There’s still a chill in the air, but spring is just around the corner. It’s not too soon to think about summer cooling. Last year Colorado saw record heat. To prepare for this summer, take advantage of lower product costs during the off season and available rebates.
Call us at 303-589-4428 to find out which cooling options are best for your home or business.
Here’s what XCEL has to offer this spring:
Xcel Energy helps you keep cool, calm and collecting rebates as you beat the heat. New high-efficiency air conditioning units were designed to provide you optimal energy efficiency and as much as $1,000 cash back. Beat the heat and be relieved, feel relaxed and earn rewards.
The Evaporative Cooling Rebate program makes purchasing a high-efficiency evaporative cooler more affordable! You’ll increase your home’s energy efficiency and stay cool and comfortable all summer long. Purchase and install a qualified Evaporative Cooling unit from a participating retailer and receive a rebate of up to $600*. Purchase and install a Whole House system and receive up to $1,000.
That’s the power of Saver’s Switch®. One of Xcel Energy’s coolest programs helps you manage AC use when it’s boiling hot outside. Your furnace fan stays on. So you won’t even notice the small device at work. But you’ll see a $40 credit on your September or October electric bill each year you participate. Ready to sign up? Thought so.
If you’re looking to upgrade your cooling system, don’t delay, rebates go quickly and installation slots book fast. Call us today.
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Is Your Solar Thermal Working Optimally?
From Steve Ruby, Owner of Aqua Care Solar. Steve has 30 years experience in Solar Thermal installation and service:
How to know when a Solar Heating System is working:
Since the goal is to heat something, have a look at the following:
- If the system uses air to move heat, is hot air coming through or from the duct?
- If the system uses water to move heat, is the tank or heated object hotter than the surrounding temperature? Solar storage tanks should be hot at the end of a clear day – assuming no large amount of heat has been withdrawn.
- If you have a controller with a read out, it will tell you with a few pushes of a button. A blank display is a bad sign.
- Small pumps – when running – are normally on the lower end of hot. A pump that is scalding hot – so hot that the paint is about to peel off – is not circulating and needs maintenance.
- Check for heat flow. Pipe temperatures can be tested (or felt) to check for heat flow. Any pipe could be very hot so use caution when touching one. Antifreeze systems that loose pressure can and will become air locked. The pump(s) will run and seem to be working (hot and humming) but the tank will be cold. A pipe attached to a running air locked or stuck pump will be hot, so don’t be fooled. Feel a pipe up stream, or below, or some distance away from a pump that is running for accurate pipe temperature. The line could be air locked, or the pump could be stuck. No heat flow in a Drainback type system might indicate low water or a bad pump in the system.
Antifreeze systems need 20 lbs pressure or more to run correctly. Old gauges can become stuck and/or may not be trustworthy. If the pressure is low or never changes, the system needs attention.
Many Drainback type systems need water several times a year. To check water level, look for a sight glass or other indicator. Turn the system off and wait 5 minutes or more, for the fluid to drain back to the reservoir. Add water to the full line. If there is no full line or you are in over your head…
Call Aqua Care Solar for a complete solar thermal analysis to make sure your system is working at its best.
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2013 Rebates Coming
Happy New Year! Wanted to give you a quick heads up that there are LIMITED rebates available for businesses. We know there will also be residential rebates, but we don’t have the details yet. Check back for updates. You can always call our offices to check on rebates.
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Business rebates are offered by Energy Smart and available in the city of Boulder.
EnergySmart is pleased to announce that $250,000 in rebates will be available to businesses and commercial property owners for eligible projects completed between Jan 1 and Apr 15, 2013, or until funds are committed.
What’s on your energy wish list for 2013?
