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Is your air conditioner frozen?
A/C Frozen Up? The most common problem during the cooling season is the frozen a/c. You’ve probably seen it yourself. The copper pipe at the outdoor unit has a thick coat of ice surrounding it. You may have even found the indoor unit soaking wet because the evaporator coil has turned into a solid chunk of ice. What causes an a/c to freeze up? The most common cause is a system that is low on refrigerant, or Freon, but that’s not the only cause. A system that is not moving enough air through the duct system can also freeze up. Low airflow could be caused by an under-sized duct system, a dirty filter, or even a dirty indoor evaporator coil (often called an A-Coil). A frozen system can also be caused by setting the thermostat too low at night. What’s too low? Every house is different, but we’ve seen units ...
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3 Easy Ways to Cut Cooling Costs
Summer appears to have arrived early, and with it will be the increased electric bills. Each year I get questions about quick and easy ways to save energy (and money) on cooling bills. While the most significant savings go to those willing to invest in cutting edge technologies like solar and geothermal, most of us don’t have an extra $30,000 to spend in order to save a few hundred dollars per year. Instead, I’m listing my top 3 energy savers under $100. #1 Install a programmable thermostat Programmable thermostats will save you money…if you use them properly. The experts say that a programmable thermostat can save in excess of $150 per year. The newer programmable thermostats are much easier to program than they used to be. In fact, there are even “learning” thermostats available that monitor the times of day that you adjust the thermostat setting and will program themselves ...
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Cost of R-22 Freon Jumps
What’s going on with the price of R-22?!? Many of you have heard that the price of R-22 has gone through the roof. Unfortunately, the rumors of a price spike are true, and there aren’t a lot of definitive answers as to what the future holds for this common chemical used in air conditioning systems. R-22 production limited over 20 years ago In 1987 the Montreal Protocol was signed by President Ronald Reagan, charting the course for the phaseout of R-22 in the United States. Ever since that point, the Environmental Protection Agency has determined the amount of R-22 that can be made or imported into the United States. Up to this point, these amounts were set well in advance on a schedule that would result in a steady decline of new R-22 through the year 2020. At that point no new R-22 could be made in or imported ...
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The Government is Changing our Industry Again - Forgive Me if I'm not Excited...
If you don’t like the government getting involved in small business, you might not want to read this post. Last week, the Department of Energy (DOE) finalized a ruling that sets different minimum efficiency standards for various regions of the country. The DOE finalized the ruling despite the fact that Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the largest association of heating and cooling contractors in the country, requested that it be delayed for further discussion. The ruling was supported by the manufacturers (who stand to make more money as a result of the ruling) and energy advocates. For those of us lucky enough to live in the South, the change will have no impact until 2015. Beginning in January 2015, the change will result in increased costs of air conditioning equipment with minimal impact on the actual amount of energy saved. The news for the northern half of the country ...
Read MoreNew Season, New Air Filters. And Keep Them Fresh
A new season slowly comes in and brings us a reminder to change our home air filters. After a pretty intense winter here in Arkansas, your system’s filters are ready for a change. Fresh air filters installed can be ready to eliminate the spring pollen and other allergens that creep into our homes as grass, trees and flowers begin blooming. Regardless of what type filter you have, changing the filter at the end of each season is generally a good rule of thumb. Whether you use an electrostatic, a pleated or HEPA filter, manufacturers have instructions for when those filters should be changed. If the filter maker suggests changing it every month, that is what you should do. Filters are tested for effectiveness and airflow under conditions similar to home use. The filter manufacturer knows the filter’s effectiveness and limits so it is always best to follow their directions. A ...
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