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What Is A Fair Price To Repair An AC Unit?
The folks at HomeAdvisor have recently put out a study showing the average costs of repairing an AC unit. Their nationwide study showed most air conditioner repairs cost between $164 and $506 with most homeowners reporting that they spend about $325. Of course just like we say all the time, the most important thing you can do to ensure you won’t have a need for an emergency repair is to make sure you do regular maintenance and cleaning on your entire HVAC system each year.
Below is the chart put out by HomeAdvisor that shows the national averages of AC repair costs:
Former Harvard Professor Says Universities do More Harm Than Good. Recommends: Send Them to Trade School
In a broad-ranging November 2016 podcast interview with host Joe Rogan on the Joe Rogan Experience, former assistant and associate Harvard professor and current Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto said “Send them to trade school,” when asked by Rogan what would be the best choice for his children’s education.
The discussion highlighted the rise of Marxism and it’s ideals hidden in topics of social change and social justice on most college campuses. Professor Peterson stated “Implementing these policies will make things worse. They’ve made things worse every single place they’ve ever been implemented.” Rogan stated, “It’s so strange that these ideologies are thriving in universities and it’s really disconcerting to people who have children.” “Send them to trade school” was the matter-of-fact remark from Peterson. “Wow! A guy that used to teach at Harvard said send them to trade school!” Rogan exclaimed. “I think you can make a reasonable case that the universities are doing more harm than good now. I hate to say that.” Peterson replied. “It’s a terrible thing to say that the universities do more harm than good, and I haven’t come to that conclusion lightly.”
It is not only the ideologies that are pushed on college campuses, it is also the financial burden placed on students that makes Peterson conclude that trade school could be a better option. “The proportion of university expenditures that has gone to administration has massively increased and at the same time the student’s financial burden has increased. So what has happened in a weird sense is that the administration has conspired to steal the future earnings of their students.” Rogan added that student loans are the only debt that you cannot declare bankruptcy on. “To me it’s indentured servitude.” Peterson said. “So think about that. Tell me what the difference is between that and indentured servitude. It’s the only debt you can’t declare bankruptcy on.”
Peterson goes on to say that with the prevalence of educational options online, the true university of ideas and information is outside of the institutions that call themselves universities. “You can educate yourself endlessly online…The only thing that universities have now is accreditation, but they’re doing everything they can to make that valueless.”
As a Harvard professor, he was nominated for the prestigious Levinson Teaching Prize, and is regarded by his current University of Toronto students as one of three truly life-changing teachers.
The fascinating conversation between Rogan and Peterson examined the consequences of young people going to college and earning a degree that is in a field that is not in demand. Alternatively, the MikeRowe WORKS Foundation states that while there is a trillion dollars in student loan debt in this country, there are three million good jobs that no one seems to want. The foundation’s website states, “The Skills Gap is here, and if we don’t close it, it’ll swallow us all. Which is a long way of saying, we could use your help…”
One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, a national residential heating and air conditioning company offers training for new employees. Many companies in the franchise offer the opportunity to get into the industry with no money needed for training.
Article posted on HVAC School Headquarters.
Notice: 2017 More Expensive Than Ever To Repair a Leaking Air Conditioner
Our distributors have informed us of more cost increases of R-22 refrigerant. Due to the EPA mandated phaseout of one of the most commonly used refrigerants in residential air conditioners, the cost of repairing a leaking unit has gone up dramatically. There has been a 30% price increase over the last two years and the prediction for the summer of 2017 is a 50% increase of the cost compared to 2016.
Replacing your air conditioner now will be less expensive than waiting for your unit to have a problem this summer. For the month of April we are offering new air conditioner replacement at 2016 pricing. When April ends our prices will increase to keep up with the demands of summer.
Call 913-390-1211 now to schedule a no-obligation visit by one of our Field Advisors to give you options on replacement options that would work best for your home.
To learn more about the EPA Phaseout click here to go to the EPA website.
Benefits of Home Duct Sealing with Aeroseal
Home Comfort
The #1 reason home owners want Aeroseal Home Duct Sealing is because they experience hot and cold rooms or high temp differences between upstairs vs downstairs living areas. The majority of homes we see suffer from these issues due to leaky duct work not delivering conditioned air where it is meant to go!
Our simple process seals leaky ductwork from the inside – even the hidden ductwork behind your walls!
Indoor Air Quality & Home Safety
Many home owners notice dust collection around registers and higher than average dust collecting on surfaces throughout their homes. Leaky ducts pull dust, mold, and other pollutants into your home, presenting indoor air quality issues and creating and/or aggravating allergy problems. Duct leaks also contribute to safety issues in residential homes relating to back drafting of gas appliance fumes, auto exhaust and radon gas into your living space.
Aeroseal home duct sealing will keep those dust, mold, and pollutants from being pulled into your living areas improving your air quality!
Energy Savings & Utility Bills
Nearly 50% of the average home’s and commercial building energy bill is spent on heating air conditioning and ventilation. Duct leakage in residential homes costs consumers $25 billion each year and costs much more to the commercial building operators / owners.
On average, 30 cents of every $1 you spend on heating and cooling your home or building disappears into thin air due to duct leaks.
Humidity: The Key to Health and Aging Well?
Humidity is one of your skin’s best friends. It’s an essential for healthy, beautiful skin. In fact, the beauty benefits of humidity could be one reason why Cleopatra spent so much time floating down the Nile. However, if you don’t live near the Nile, you can use a humidifier to add moisture to your skin. This is especially important during winter when household air is warm and dry due to heating.
According to the EPA and other indoor environmental experts, the relative humidity inside your home should fall somewhere between 30 and 50 percent, depending on the temperature outside. More specifically, when the outside temperature is 20 degrees or above, the recommended relative humidity for inside is 35 to 40 percent.
Why are proper levels of humidity so important to your skin (the body’s largest organ) and general good health?
Low humidity causes dry skin, dry hair, itching and chapping. When skin becomes dry and irritated, eczema can flare. Mucous membranes in your nose and throat dry out, increasing discomfort and susceptibility to colds and respiratory illness. With low humidity levels, body moisture evaporates so quickly that you fell chilled even at higher thermostat settings. Dry skin can look tight, dull and flaky.
Adding a humidifier to you home can remedy these problems and help skin look younger and healthier.
Tips for Combating Allergens in Your Home With One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning
Combating seasonal allergies starts with your home’s air quality. Did you know that you have several options at your disposal to help you control air quality? In this video, learn about some effective solutions to keeping the air in your home clean and fresh.
NOTICE: Major Changes Make Repairing Your Air Conditioner More Expensive
Summer is almost here and we want to notify you about a change in our industry that will make repairing your air conditioner much more expensive this year than ever before.
R-22 is a type of refrigerant (Freon) that has been commonly used in air conditioners and heat pumps for years. Unfortunately, it contains hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) that deplete the ozone layer. The EPA has deemed that production and consumption of R-22 must be gradually diminished and ceased by the year 2020.
Due to this phase-out of the type of refrigerant in your air conditioner, the price to add R-22 has increased dramatically! In October 2014, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized its plan to phase out R-22. In 2015, R-22 has been drastically cut to a 10% supply with a complete phase-out by 2020.
Prices are rising quickly due to supply and demand. The closer we get to 2020, the higher the prices will go. With limited production, supply goes down, yet there are homeowners that still need the old refrigerant.
If your cooling unit is 10 years old or older, this is an excellent time to compare your air conditioner to a new high-efficiency air conditioner or heat pump. The new models can reduce your utility expense by 30-50%, and they are engineered to work with R-410A refrigerant, the more environmentally-friendly refrigerant choice.
The volatile cost of R-22 is going to be extremely high as supply drops, and the cost will jump fast. Do not put your family budget at risk.
Your time to replace is today! As an added incentive, we are offering you up to $1,700 off a new premier comfort system until April 15, 2015.
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Our employees go through an extensive background checks before being hired, and random drug tests, where permitted by law, throughout their tenure.