When your HVAC equipment is on the roof of your building, it can be susceptible to additional concerns that the average outdoor unit may not face. Let’s talk about any special maintenance that may be necessary, or if you should expect to need additional repairs.
Air-conditioning has helped transform living and working conditions for people around the world. In 1947, British scholar S.F. Markham summed up the impact: “The greatest contribution to civilization in this century may well be air-conditioning – and America leads the way.”
In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Clean Air Act. It established guidelines for the safe handling of refrigerant gasses. The EPA estimates that 700,000 cases of chronic bronchitis and 200,000 premature deaths have been avoided since the enactment of the Clean Air Act.
One of the biggest areas of inefficiency for a heating and cooling system is the ductwork that delivers the air to the rooms in the house. Ask your heating and cooling expert to inspect the ductwork regularly.
Cooking with gas heat is the preferred method for most chefs. Gas cookers give you much more flexibility when cooking in regards to controlling the heat. You can adjust gas stoves, and the change is immediate.
It’s important to remember that you’re always in control of what happens with your HVAC system. While we’ll recommend the most effective repairs or replacements, it’s up to you which option you’ll ultimately choose.
