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  1. 80% of all AC and Heat pump compressor failures had compounding problems. Problems that routine maintenance would have solved.
  2. Congratulations to our technician John Marshpund! He found 3 cracked heat exchangers this week. He saved 3 families from Carbon Monoxide.
  3. HVAC maintenance actually pays for itself many times over in tax-free energy savings recouped from utility overpayments. www.howellsac.com
  4. 1 out of every 2 furnace or heat pump failures can be avoied with proper maintenance of the equipment.
  5. It is that time of year again. The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program has officially started in Richmond, VA. Call to adopt an Angel.
  6. Gov. Kaine announces VA Energy Efficiency Rebates for residential and commercial customers- More info to come. Contact us for more details
  7. As the weather cools down, we raise the furnace temp. We also raise the risk of CO exposure. http://bit.ly/xoNGy
  8. Find out "How To Maintain Your Home's Heating System To Save Energy." http://bit.ly/44YLVK
  9. 98 days until "Freon" HVAC systems go away. Find out why R-410a refrigerant is better. http://bit.ly/nkztM
  10. Honeywell found that a 20 year old 12 SEER heat pump could degrade to a 6 SEER unit if not properly maintained. Thus doubling energy costs.
  11. A minor 10% refrigerant undercharge can increase operating costs by 20%. In most systems that equals to about a half pound on a 4 pound unit
  12. Every equipment manufacturer (Carrier, Trane, York, etc.) recommends annual maintenance to ensure proper operation. Schedule yours today.
  13. Cash For Clunkers soon to be Cash For Air Conditioners. Stay tuned for more details.
  14. Howells Tip: 129 Days and counting until "Freon" systems go bye-bye! That's right! January 1, 2010 is right around the corner.
  15. Howells Tip: A dirty filter costs one customer $6,500. True! Restricted airflow caused compressor to seize up. Change your filter!
  16. Howells Tip: A minor un-checked refrigerant leak can result in over 50% efficiency loss. Thus, a 16 SEER AC unit can be running at 8 SEER.
  17. 10 Tips on "How To Buy An Air Conditoner - And Not Get Ripped Off!" only at www.howellsac.com
  18. Whoever said "Get 3 estimates and make your decision" should be locked up. What if you pick 3 "bad" contractors? Not in this economy. Risky!
  19. Howell’s Tip #18: The air in your home can be as much as 12 times DIRTIER than outside (EPA). Upgrade your filter if necessary!
  20. Service Tech Tip Of The Week: Keep lamps away from your thermostat. Lamps will produce heat sensed by the t-stat, creating longer run times.