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We have compiled a list of relevant and timely articles that focus on the Air Conditioning, Heating, Air Quality and Plumbing Industry. We put these articles on our website in hopes that they would be helpful to other homeowners. Our library of articles is growing, so check back regularly to see "what's new" in the business. These articles are collected from press releases, industry affiliations and local news outlets.
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According to the U.S. Federal Government heating and cooling accounts for around 45% of Americans’ annual energy bills. They estimate that on average homeowners will spend more than $10,000 for heating and cooling over a 10-year period.
According to Energy Star, a division of the EPA, “Dirt and neglect are the #1 causes of heating and cooling system failure.” Most people wouldn’t dream of driving their car without performing regular oil changes and tune-ups.
As of January 2010, R-22 refrigerant, a HCFC (hydrochlorofluorocarbon), will no longer be manufactured. This refrigerant has been the refrigerant of choice for residential heat pump and air conditioning systems for over four decades.
There are a variety of health and environmental effects that are caused by poor air quality. According to the EPA, asthma is a growing public health problem with about 23 million people suffering from asthma, 6.8 million of which are children.
