June 2012 - Home Comfort Experts

What Is Going On with R-22 Refrigerant and the EPA?

You may have heard some rumblings about R-22 lately. So what exactly is going on? Well, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) issued the Final Rule in 2009 to begin phasing out R-22 refrigerant because of its harmful effect on the environment (ozone layer). The plan was to create a slow and steady reduction in supply and increase in reclamation (reclaiming …

Be on the Lookout for Copper Thieves in your Neighborhood

Because there has been a sharp increase in the price of copper recently, copper theft has become a problem across the country. Thieves are vandalizing outdoor air conditioning units and stealing the copper coils to sell as scrap. Copper prices fluctuate, and currently, it is worth over $3.00 a pound. This has copper thieves working overtime. Authorities are doing what they …

What To Do When Your Air Conditioner Freezes!

I can’t believe my air conditioner is frozen! It’s been over 90 degrees for days on end. As crazy as this sounds, this happens all too frequently. Even with seasonal maintenance and changing your filter regularly, it can happen. Here’s some information on WHY it happens, and some tips on how to handle a frozen AC when it DOES happen. Lack of …