Month: May 2019

The refrigerant is one of the most vital parts of the HVAC system in your Overton, Texas, home. In the coming months, there will be some major changes to refrigerants. R-22, once the most common refrigerant, is being replaced with the more eco-friendly R410-A. We’ve made this guide to help get you in the know about the transition.

Timeline of the Transition

The transition away from R-22 has actually been happening for a few years. If you purchased an HVAC system after 2010, chances are your system already operates on R410-A. This was the cutoff date for HVAC manufacturers to make the switch over as mandated by the EPA. The newest deadline for refrigerant replacement is January 1, 2020. After this date, it’ll be illegal to import or produce R-22 in the United States.

Difference Between Products

There’s a good reason R410-A is replacing R-22. R-22 contains chemicals that are extremely toxic to the environment, and it’s responsible for much of the current ozone depletion. The new product, R-410A, is significantly more eco-friendly without any ozone-damaging ingredients.

In addition to being more environmentally friendly, R-410A works at a significantly higher pressure level than R-22. This higher pressure combined with its chemical properties makes R410-A far more efficient than R-22. As a result, your house cools faster with fewer utilities consumed.

Why Switch

If you have a system that runs on R-22, you may wonder why you should switch to an R-410A system. HVAC systems are expensive, after all. However, costs associated with R-22 units will start to rise dramatically once the ban takes effect.

R-22 will become more costly as supplies decrease. This means any repairs to refrigerant leaks will become substantially costlier. R-410A machines will have lower upkeep costs, plus the more efficient functionality makes it an attractive choice overall.

Are you interested in making the switch to an R-410A unit? Give JD’s A/C a call at (903) 759-7483 to set up an appointment today with one of our expert service technicians!

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Keeping the humidity in your Kilgore, Texas, home balanced helps maintain a healthy indoor air quality. Too little humidity can lead to dry, itchy skin, while too much can lead to allergy-like symptoms and discomfort. Here are three ways you can improve your home humidity levels to keep your family healthy and comfortable:

Use a Humidifier

Humidifiers are handy tools that can not only add moisture into your home’s air but also take it away. As a system dedicated to humidity, it’s one of the best choices for balancing your home’s overall moisture levels. You can choose between smaller one-room units or whole-home systems if humidity is a constant issue. These pieces of home comfort technology can automatically sense the humidity level in the air and address it accordingly.

Install Ventilation

Activities that generate a lot of steam can also affect your home’s overall humidity level. Normal home activities, like boiling water or taking a hot shower, can introduce a lot of extra water into the air. Ventilation systems pull this moisture-laden air from your home and disperse it outside. As a result, they leave your home more evenly balanced. To work effectively, they need to run for a little while after you finish the activity. For example, after you finish your shower, leave the ventilation on for at least five more minutes to remove all of the stream.

Seal Your Home

The seals in your home are an important part of preserving healthy home humidity levels. If your window and door seals have leaks, outdoor air can sneak inside. Since your HVAC system hasn’t treated it, this air can have lots of extra humidity, leading to an overall humid home. Get your seals checked out every few years to ensure their integrity.

Are you concerned about the moisture levels in your home? The experts at JD’s A/C can help. Call us at (903) 759-7483 to schedule an appointment today!

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