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Welcome to Lee's Heating and Air Conditioning!
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"You Can Count on My Company, Because You Can Count on Me"
"I
completely understand how important your home's comfort is to you and
your family and I want to make sure you are satisfied with all
your Heating and Air Conditioning needs.
"I want you to know that you can absolutely count on my company to
get you exactly what you want. You have my word on it." -- Steve Lee
To schedule service, call 770-388-9581 or
Click Here. We also
have 24-hour emergency
service.
Refrigerant "R-22" Phase Out Coming
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.
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+. Lee's was one of the first HVAC companies
in the Atlanta 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 Lee's 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
10 Ways to Save Energy
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
Is Your Home Ready for Summer?
Those hot, humid summer days are heading our way. Is your home's
cooling system ready for another season? Don't take chances - take
advantage of our complete system checkup. For $59.95 (with our online
coupon), we'll give your cooling system a thorough 15-point inspection.
Coupons Page
Easy Financing Options for New Systems
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
through
American General
Financial Services.
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