WHY CHOOSE BAKER'S?  Our reward is not a huge profit margin but the satisfaction that comes from a job well done. Our priority is customer satisfaction. We never pressure you to make sales, but give you the information to make an informed decision. We don't employ sales people who work on commission or add hundreds of dollars to your job for mass marketing campaigns. Our workmanship is some of the best in the business. Best of all, our prices are very competitive. Read testimonials from our recent customers so you won't have to take our word for it! Baker’s Heating and Air Conditioning has been serving the communities of: Lodi ,Stockton, Woodbridge, Valley Springs, Victor, Galt, Herald ,Ione, Clements, Burson, Acampo, Manteca, Lathrop, Elk Grove, Sacramento  and other local communities with some of best prices and highest quality installations and repairs in the HVAC industry. We focus on delivering the most economical solutions for your home or business heating and cooling needs. We offer sate -of the -art High efficiency gas furnace, heat pump, package air conditioners, package heaters,  split system air conditioners, ductless mini split ac and heat pump. The equipment we offer has been rated #1 by “Consumer Reports” for least likely to need repairs. Maintaining you heating and air conditioning units Proper maintenance of a heating and air conditioning systems is essential to prolong the life of the system and achieve maximum efficiency. 80% of system failures are due to lack of maintenance. Even a very thin layer of dirt on the evaporator coil can reduce the efficiency of an air conditioner by 20%. The out door component of an air conditioner is called a condenser. If dirt is allowed to build up on the fins it can substantially reduce a condensers ability to discharge the heat it removes from your home. It is essential to have the refrigerant charge on air conditioner maintained. When an air conditioner is low on refrigerant it can run twice as long as a properly charged system. The air conditioner normally consumes the largest amount of electricity in a home. When it runs longer then necessary due to an improper refrigerant level, it will shorten the life of the compressor and can double electricity consumption. A company with a Christian world view Baker’s heating and Air Conditioning is operated by a Christian family. God cares about us enough to have inspired the inventors of air conditioning so we have the chance of cooling off on a 100 degree day.  We would like to share this blessing with you and your family at very competitive rates.  After all when your air conditioner is not blowing cold air you’re not going to call a missionary to fix it.  Please give us a call and find out what it feels like to be on the receiving end of a company that goes the extra mile to deliver excellence! How do heat pump systems work? A Residential Split System Heat Pump is a year 'round comfort system. In the summer it draws heat out of your home to keep it cool, and in the winter it draws heat from outside air into your home to keep it warm. Many heat pump installations have a booster electrical resistance heater that automatically supplements heat brought in from the outside. Outside air always has heat in it - even at very low outdoor temperatures. The Following information is taken from PG&E     Product Information Always use a qualified C-20 contractor or technician to install and service your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. Also, be sure that your contractor applies for and receives a final inspection on your HVAC installation permits. Under the October 2005 Title 24 California Building Code provisions, some new HVAC systems installed in established climate zones may be subject to mandatory duct sealing requirements. A licensed C20 contractor can help determine if your system falls under this code requirement. A system refrigerant check-up is a recommended service that should be performed when the equipment is first installed and during annual system check-ups. A refrigerant tune-up should be conducted if the system check indicates that one is needed. Once the system has been properly charged with refrigerant and has good airflow across the indoor coil, and assuming there is no damage to the duct system, only basic service such as changing filters and cleaning the outdoor unit annually should be needed to maintain the system operation at peak performance levels. Duct Testing: Why Is It Important The ducts that are part of central heating and cooling systems offer one of the best opportunities to increase your energy efficiency, increase your comfort, and manage your energy bills. Studies indicate that 10%-30% of the heated or cooled air is lost-along with the money spent to heat or cool that air-through leaky ducts. Properly sized, installed, and sealed ductwork will make your heating and cooling systems significantly more efficient. For more information, download our brochure titled Why is Duct Testing Important? (PDF, 413 KB) When To Test Duct testing is strongly recommended by PG&E when a new air conditioning unit is being installed, or when you are having an existing system serviced. If the existing duct system is leaky and inefficient before the new unit is installed, it will still be leaky and inefficient after the new unit is installed-unless the ducts are tested and sealed by a qualified contractor. It does not make sense to install a new, energy-efficient air conditioning unit unless the duct system is also energy efficient. Set the furnace thermostat at 68 degrees or lower, and the air-conditioner thermostat at 78 degrees or higher, health permitting. 3 percent to 5 percent more energy is used for each degree the furnace is set above 68 degrees and for each degree the air conditioner is set below 78 degrees. If your old air conditioner is on its way out replace it with ENERGY STAR® labeled energy-efficient model.