• The number one cause of system failure is dirt.
• A new system can cost you a pretty penny. An excellent tune-up and cleaning is about $125.
• Over 50% of all illnesses are related to unhealthy air. (American College of Allergists)
• Your home or office's indoor air can be up to 12 times more polluted than outdoor air. (EPA)
• A system tune-up can remove allergens, pollutants, and help clean the very air that you breathe.
• An un-tuned system can steal 25% of your energy dollars in totally wasted efficiency.
• Your heating and cooling equipment accounts for approximately 60% of your total utility bills.
• The average air conditioner made 10 years ago had an efficiency rating of 8 seer. New units today have an average efficiency rating of 12 seer. That's over 40% more efficient!

HVAC Myths & Facts

MYTH: "Freon" (Refrigerant) should be added to your unit every year to assure peak performance.
FACT: "Freon" should never have to be added. If it must be replaced every year there is an expensive leak that should be found.

MYTH: To save money on your electric bill, close registers in rooms that are not used.
FACT: Shutting off air flow in these rooms can eventually ruin the compressor resulting in costly repairs or unit replacement.

MYTH: Changing the filter in your unit each month is too often and also unnecessary
FACT: Once a month is not too often. A dirty filter can account for a 10% increase of a heating or air conditioning bill.

MYTH: Routine maintenance is not necessary. "If it's not broke, don't fix it."
FACT: Unrepaired small problems can lead to very expensive repairs. Up to 80% of all air conditioning and heat pump compressor failures could be eliminated if the problems that lead to the failure are diagnosed in the early stages.