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August 1, 2019 by Matt Hanson

R22 Refrigerant is Set to Expire Beginning in 2020

What to consider for the coming year

Blog HVAC Pic R22

As we approach 2020, R22 (Freon) will be set to expire or use in the USA. Many facilities with outdated equipment won’t be able to purchase R22 to replenish a leaky system. For many years R22 was the HVAC industry standard until manufacturers began switching over R410a. The R22 refrigerant has been phased out due to the negative effect it as on the ozone layer. The scientific community has known since the 1970’s that Freon has a negative impact on the planet. The US Environmental Protection Agency has set the date of January 1, 2020, for R22 to longer to be manufactured or imported in the US. This poses a problem for how this will impact your commercial HVAC system.

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: #airconditioning, #hvac, #hvacinstall, #hvacsystem, #installation

May 24, 2019 by Matt Hanson

Sick Building Syndrome and what to do about it

Sick or tight building syndrome is a term that describes from the ill effects building occupants suffer due to poor indoor air quality. Although not attributed to any specific disease (SBS), leads to a loss of employee productivity.

Sick Building Syndrome

An extensive list of symptoms related to (SBS) include:

  • headache
  • cough
  • dizziness
  • nausea
  • eye, nose or throat irritation
  • dry cough, dry or itching skin
  • difficulty in concentration
  • fatigue
  • sensitivity to odors
  • hoarseness of voice
  • allergies
  • cold, flu-like symptoms
  • increased incidence of asthma
  • shortness of breath on mild exertion
  • edema
  • palpitations
  • nosebleeds
  • cancers
  • pregnancy problems and miscarriages
  • Legionnaire’s disease
  • humidifier fever
  • pneumonia and occupational asthma
  • chest pain

 

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Filed Under: News Tagged With: #commercialhvac, #heatingandcooling, #hvaclife, #hvacquality, #installation

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