Most people think air conditioning and refrigeration are just two versions of the same thing, as they both cool things down, after all. But that confusion often leads to poor choices. If you try to use an AC unit to keep food cold or expect a fridge to cool a room,...
Having a noisy air conditioner can be frustrating and disruptive to your home or office environment. If you’ve been experiencing unusual sounds coming from your air conditioning unit, it’s important to address them promptly to prevent further damage and...
Phase out of R22 Refrigerant Environment Agency HCFC (R22) Phase Out (PDF File) R22 has been identified as having ozone-depleting potential so the use of virgin R22 will be banned from January 2010. Changes in legislation will affect any company that sustains the need...
Guidance on the future use of R404A and the new F Gas Regulations Did you know from 2018 there will be a significant phase down in the amount of HFCs placed on the market. This reduces the supply of HFCs from the 100% level of 2015, to just 21% of that total in 2030,...
New F Gas Regulations – Guidance on the future use of R404A and the new F Gas Regulations The F-Gas Regulations have been put in place to reduce F-Gas and prevent harmful leakage into the atmosphere. This leakage from F-Gas often occurs during the manufacturing,...
A TM44 inspection is a legal check of your air conditioning system to assess how efficiently it runs. You must have this assessment if the combined output of your system is more than 12kW. The inspection must be done by an accredited energy assessor. During the visit,...