FAQ

R22 was invented back in 1928. It is a hydrochlorofluorocarbon. It is used in most older residential and commercial systems. It is what circulates through the copper lines and removes the heat from your home or office. There should never be a time where you have to replace the refrigerant that is in your system. However, in 2010 the EPA did step in and “ban” the sale of R22 equipment and as of 2020 the sale of R22 refrigerant has skyrocketed. Now the new refrigerant that is used is R410a and it is a much more environmentally safe refrigerant.

According to leading research, American Standard Platinum series equipment has the fewest breakdowns over the past 15 years. Moreover, these systems are generally quite safe, quiet and environmentally friendly.

While it may seem tempting to invest in an electric heating system, gas heating systems are far more affordable. This is because electricity is more expensive per unit than natural gas. Over a lifetime, homeowners will spend thousands of dollars more on electricity than on gas.

That depends on a lot of little things that add up to a large picture. The old school way of doing it was roughly 400-500 square feet per ton. This is no longer used due to houses being built much tighter and with better code enforcements. Best thing to do is to get a Heat Load done on your home to know exactly what your home needs.