December Phase Out of R-22 Refrigerant

December Phase Out of R-22 Refrigerant

Phase Out of Refrigerants As a result of concerns related to depletion of ozone and global warming there are significant changes coming to the cooling and refrigeration industry regarding the refrigerants that they use.  At the end of December 2019 R-22 refrigerant is...
Components of a Residential Air Conditioning System

Components of a Residential Air Conditioning System

By D.M. Robinson, P.E. Introduction My last article I discussed what I thought a minimum home inspection should include to allow an inspector to be able to provide a statement of the general condition of the equipment upon completion of the inspection.  I thought I...
Home Air Conditioning Inspection Basics

Home Air Conditioning Inspection Basics

By D.M. Robinson, P.E. When I first got into the home inspection business, it was with a company named Associated Inspection Services.  I was running a mechanical equipment installation/maintenance company called Triangle Service Company.  At that time an acceptable...