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BBB Awards McAfee the Eclipse Integrity Award - for the Second Time!We were delighted to win the Better Business Bureau Eclipse Integrity Award. It was inspiring for us to win this award again! You can read the Better Business Bureau's article about McAfee on this page. |
Concerns about ozone layer have impacted many products we use, and air conditioners and heat pumps are no exception. Many air conditioning systems use a HCFC (hydro chlorofluorocarbon) refrigerant, a substance said to cause of depletion of the ozone layer. The EPA currently limits the amount of HCFC that may be produced, and intends to prohibit use of them in new systems as early as 2010. Along with discontinuing the use of HCFCs by 2030.
The refrigerant R-410A is the substitute currently replacing the commonly used HCFC-22 (also known as R-22). The R410-A is marketed under the trade names AZ-20, Suva 9100 and Puron.
Air conditioners use a system of compressors, coils, fans, pipes and controls to remove heat from the home. A refrigerant is the medium used to transfer heat through this closed loop system. In the past, refrigerants like HCFCs containing chlorine were widely used because of their excellent heat transfer properties with respect to the refrigeration cycle. While air conditioners don't normally release chlorine gas, it can often escape into the atmosphere through a leak or during service of the unit. Because of the potential damage to the ozone layer, several countries have agreed to reduce and eventually eliminate the production of HCFCs.
An air conditioner using R-410A has slightly different specifications than traditional cooling systems. Higher pressures are needed for the refrigerant to have the same cooling effect. This increased pressure requires design changes in the compressor and piping. However, the cooling and comfort is the same and R410-A can actually remove humidity faster than the old R-22. An unfortunate consequence is that R-410A may not be substituted into existing systems.
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Efficiency of the new refrigerant is comparable with the older product. There are models currently available that have a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) 13+. McAfee was one of the first HVAC companies in the Dayton area to install a R-410A system back in the 90's. All their field technicians are certified in using R-410A. You can feel comfortable knowing that McAfee is afresh and new with products and services and they are way ahead of most HVAC companies when it comes to "Going Green". Learn More About R-22 Phase-Out
Consider this: Roughly two-thirds of a home’s annual energy usage goes toward space and water heating. In most American homes, winter heating is responsible for sending nearly four tons of greenhouse gases into the air each month. As much as half of all the energy used in the home is wasted. Efficient heating is starting to sound pretty good about now. Read 10 Tips Here
Greg McAfee was a guest on a special on WHIO-TV Channel 7. The special looks at ways to help reduce your home's energy use and impact on the enviroment. You can see the videos here, along with other tips for saving energy.
Those hot, humid summer days are heading our way. Is your home's air conditioning system ready for another season? Don't take chances - take advantage of our complete system checkup. For $99.50 (with our online coupon), we'll give your heating system a thorough 21-point inspection. Coupons Page
Are your tired of paying the higher energy costs of running an older system? Are you ready to upgrade to a new, efficient system? We can make it easy for you to get a new system.
We offer a wide range of air conditioners and heat pumps. We accept all major credit cards, and we also offer easy financing options. Click here to learn more.
Did you know that dirty coils in your air conditioning system could be costing you lots of money and damaging your system? Read our new article.

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