Future Trends for HVAC Industry By Betty Stephens HVAC technology is constantly changing due to new discoveries and influences outside the industry. As recently as this century, central, indoor climate control was available to only a privileged few. Today, even central air-conditioning in homes is common in the U.S. Improvements occurred through a number of […]

EPA Regulations on R-22 / SEER Ratings By Betty Stephens of Quest Media The EPA has begun phasing out the production of R-22 and has banned the production of HVAC equipment that uses R-22 in compliance with Title VI of the Clean Air Act. The refrigerant that replaces R-22 is R-410A. R-410A is an HFC […]

Dear Tammy, Q: I need to replace some of my vents.  When I called the hardware store they asked me grills or registers?  How do I know which ones I need, what is the difference? A: Registers go in the floor.  They are used with systems that are installed in basements.  They are flat, with […]