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Virgil The Cool Cat Searching The Files

Virgil the Cool Cat is looking through the files. He is worried about our clients with units that leak refrigerant. Since the beginning of the year, there has been a dramatic increase in the cost of the old R-22 refrigerant. Some may be more familiar with the trade name Freon. There are several reasons for this increase, including the scheduled phase out. Virgil is checking the records for those who needed R-22 added last year and we are doing our best to reach out and let everyone know so they can consider their needs and options early. Before the season starts, we have a limited supply R-22 at the original pricing but when we restock, it will be as much as 400% higher.

What should you do, as a consumer?
If your system has R-22 refrigerant and you have had to add refrigerant in the last two years, have a full maintenance early so you will know if your a/c unit is presently low on R-22. If it is low, confer with your service specialist for the best options for your circumstances. If the leak is small you may wish to recharge and begin saving money for a replacement unit. If the loss is larger or involves a more expensive repair you may want to consider a new unit sooner rather than later, making better use of your repair dollars.

Just a reminder, if your unit has the newer, R410 refrigerant, this increase is not impacting you. If you are unsure what you have you are welcome to call Debbie or Robert at the office for assistance.

And we’ll give Virgil extra catnip for his hard work in the files.

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Congratulations to Suzanne M. in Fountain City.
She has won our “Warming Up The Neighborhood” heating unit giveaway. Suzanne’s gas furnace had served her well for many years. Unfortunately this old and loyal servant was just worn out and could not continue another winter without some expensive (and not recommended) repairs. Recent times have been tough for Suzanne with surgeries, a car wreck and a need for additional expensive medical treatments. The funds for a new furnace were practically impossible to find. She had a small electric heater but not much else to heat her home.

It was looking to be a loooooong cold winter.

A few elves, also known as super efficient and highly capable installation technicians, from AA-Air Company, came by to visit Suzanne and deliver an early Christmas present. These elves didn’t come down the chimney like Santa. They came in through the basement door. In a twinkling, the old, inoperable heating unit was gone and a new and efficient gas furnace was in it’s place. While there, they noticed a problem with a poorly sealed whole house fan in the hallway. The elves sealed this opening before leaving, making Suzanne’s home a bit more efficient too.

Warm holiday wishes to Suzanne from all of us at AA-Air Company.