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R410A vs. R22: New Refrigerants in the Air Conditioning Industry

A new refrigerant has emerged in the air conditioning industry that might affect you as a consumer. R410A is the refrigerant that's replacing R22. That might seem like mumbo-jumbo to you, so VanKleef Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. has broken down what it means and how it will affect consumers. According to Comfort Incorporated, R410A refrigerant was invented in 1991 as an alternative to R22 refrigerant. In the United States, all newly-manufactured air conditioners use [...]

2019-10-04T12:08:13-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling|

Heating Tips: Make Sure your Carbon Monoxide Detector is in Place

As colder weather begins to roll around, many preventative measures in our homes are important to protect us from the elements and common indoor hazards. One hazard that is more prevalent in the winter season is gas leaks. These leaks can come from a furnace or water heater and may produce carbon monoxide (CO) fumes that can be deadly. Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas that is produced by incomplete burning of fuels like [...]

2019-07-19T22:20:09-04:00April 3rd, 2017|HVAC|

HVAC Filters

Air conditioning systems in Southern Indiana and Louisville are under a tremendous strain because of the mold due to the Ohio River Valley. One big thing you can do to help is using the right filter and changing the furnace air filter. Best thing to do is to set a schedule with your cell phone alert, or change your filter as you pay monthly bills. If you have house animals, you will definitely want to [...]

2017-04-03T10:49:28-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Maintenance|

Jeffersonville, Louisville and surrounding areas Heating News: A.F.U.E. vs. S.E.E.R.

There are two terminologies used  S.E.E.R.(seasonal energy efficiency ratio) and A.F.U.E.(annual fuel utilization efficiency)? Why are both important to understand and how do they complement each other? AFUE measures how much heat is actually making it into your home verses how much fuel or energy is required to produce that heat. What you are left with is a percentage that represents your AFUE. For example if your AFUE  rating is 70%, that means 70% of the heat [...]

2017-04-03T10:49:27-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling|

Repair or Replace

When our Southern Indiana and Louisville clients have a major AC repair, we are often asked if they should replace the HVAC system or simply repair the air conditioner. Two factors influence the decision the most: age of your HVAC system and cost of the repair. If it's greater than ten years old and you have a major repair (compressor, condenser fan motor, evaporator coil), you should seriously consider a new heating and cooling system. [...]

2017-04-03T10:49:05-04:00April 3rd, 2017|Cooling|