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As we are approaching the end of 2011, the economic downturn continues throughout the world. Retail sales remain low, home foreclosures continue, the jobless rate continues to be high, and consumers are finding it harder to cope. So what does this have to do with heating and air conditioning? Funny you should ask. In these…
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So your electric meter is spinning wildly, causing your electric bill to soar, as you try to keep your home at a habitable temperature. There is some hope. Installing a new high efficiency heating and air conditioning system, to replace your older inefficient system, will reduce your energy usage, and your bills. Newer systems can…
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Preventive maintenance agreements (PMAs) are agreements between you and your ACCA quality contractor for scheduled inspections and maintenance of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. PMAs are generally scheduled semi-annually to maintain peak efficiency, prevent utility overpayment, and avert system failures through predictive maintenance that can help extend the life of your HVAC…
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During the past couple of years, the process of selecting heating and air conditioning equipment has usually been linked to the various rebates and tax credits that were currently available. However, rebates and tax credits won’t make up for an installation that wasn’t done correctly. Unfortunately, that aspect of this business hasn’t changed. The downturn…
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It was 1961 when Julian Kahn first opened the doors of Kahn Air Conditioning. John F. Kennedy was our newly elected President, and set a lofty goal of putting a man on the moon. Gunsmoke was one of our favorite television shows (in black and white), the movie West Side Story opened, Ty Cobb and…
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Several years ago, the heating and air conditioning industry was informed that a new rule was going to be implemented in an effort to reduce energy usage. This procedure was implemented partly because the duct systems of heating and air conditioning sometimes can leak a considerable amount of air. This is air that you have…
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What is your time really worth? I mean, have you ever taken the time to figure how much per hour your time is worth – to you? Anyone can certainly figure out how much their time is worth while they’re working by dividing the amount of their pay, by the number of hours that they’ve…
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Currently the State of California is requiring that certain duct systems of a heating and air conditioning system be tested to determine the amount of air leakage, when any part of the system is replaced. This is all done in an effort to reduce energy usage. There are of course many factors which will determine…
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Refrigerant R-22, commonly known as Freon, has had a pretty good run. It’s been used for many years in residential air conditioning systems, worldwide. So what’s the problem? Well Freon R-22 contains chlorine, which when released into the air, is thought by some to be hurting the Earth’s Ozone Layer. Whether or not you believe…
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When buying a heating or air conditioning system, homeowners need to consider many factors before making their purchase. One of these factors is the ‘total efficiency’ of the new system. Energy costs are surely going to rise. The D.W.P. and The Gas Co. already have approval for future rate increases. How much will I be…
