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An Antidote To R-22 Sticker Shock
Since January 2012 the price of R-22 refrigerant has risen to as much as 400%. This is bad news for many homeowners using older systems that use this refrigerant. According to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America:
"The U.S. EPA controls the production and import of R-22 refrigerant. They set limits on how much can be produced and imported each year, but they failed to set limits for 2012. Until the EPA sets these limits, manufacturers must produce 45% less R-22 refrigerant than they did last year. This creates uncertainty in the marketplace and the manufacturers have increased their prices."
What does this mean for you? Click here to keep reading.
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MERV Ratings: Why Are Some Filters More Efficient Than Others?
To be honest, most home and business owners have never heard of MERV ratings, and certainly have no idea what it means. However, most people DO know that air filter on HVAC systems should be changed regularly for optimum indoor air quality and energy savings.
What are MERV ratings, and what do they mean as far as choosing air filters for your heating/cooling system?
MERV, or Minimum Efficiency Rating Value, is simply a rating system whereby consumers can compare filters offered by various manufacturers to determine which are most effective and efficient at trapping even the tiniest particles. This rating is determined numerically, with 1 being the lowest efficiency and 20 being the highest.
So, why should you care about MERV ratings when selecting an air filter for your home or business?
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