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Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I change my air filter?

The return air filter is a very important part of your a/c system. It is the barrier between dust and your air conditioner's evaporator coil. Changing your air filter
every 30 days is a good all around time frame. You are getting maximum usage without the risk of the filter becoming too clogged thereby unloading dust and other contaminates into your system and recirculating them throughout your home.

What can I do to control the humidity levels in my home?

Humidity levels can be reduced by operating a variable-speed air handling system in your home. Variable speed units run longer and at lower speeds allowing air to
constantly circulate against the cooling coil and remove more moisture from the home. When properly installed variable speed motors also use less electricity than
regular motors, reducing your energy costs.

How does a heat pump work?

Fueled by electricity heat pumps are used for both the heating and cooling of your home by transferring heat between two reservoirs. In the warmer months the heat
pump acts like an air conditioner, moving heat from inside your home to the outside. During the winter months heat from outdoors is transferred to the interior
of your home. Even at 20 degrees Fahrenheit a properly sized and installed heat pump still produces enough heat to warm your home.

What is AFUE?

AFUE is the abbreviation for Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency ratio, which is used to rate furnace efficiencies by dividing the ratio of heat output by heat input. This
measurement describes how well fuel, gas or oil is consumed to produce heat by a furnace. As the AFUE rate increases, the efficiency of your furnace also
increases thereby lowering your fuel costs. Furnaces manufactured in the United States are required to have at least an 80% AFUE rating.

What is HSPF?
HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor, which rates the heat pumps heating efficiency. As the HSPF increases, the unit functions at a more efficient level. New units in the United States have HSPF ratings from 7.0 to 9.4.

What is R-22 Freon?
R-22 is the common name for hydro-chlorofluorocarbon (HCFC). Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) manufactures have used R-22 as a industry standard for over 40 years. In the last decade numerous studies have shown that the HCFCs in R-22 contain chlorine, an ozone-depleting agent. For this reason the EPA has implemented the United States Clean Air Act and has set
a target date of January 1, 2010 for HVAC manufacturers to stop making products that use R-22.

What is R-410A?
R-410A is the common name for an emerging hydro-fluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant. R-410A is more environmentally friendly than R-22. HVAC manufactures say it is the most likely replacement for R-22.

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