Office (704)
821-1212
Emergency Service Line (704) 993-7091
3904 - B Sardis Church Rd., Monroe, NC 28110
Email Address: Servicetech@americafirstheating.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I heard that I can no longer get the
refrigerant for my unit. Is this true?
A: Under the terms of the Montreal Protocol, the US agreed to meet
certain obligations by specific dates that will affect the
residential heat pump and air-conditioning industry.
Click here to see the Phase-out Schedule for HCFCs including R-22
Q: What does SEER mean?
A: SEER - Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating is similar to gas
mileage in a car. The higher the number, the more efficient
the system is. If you currently have a 10 SEER system, the new
efficient systems are 14 SEER. That means your NEW system will
run 40% more efficient than your old system.
This will save you 40% more NOW on your operating costs than before.
Q: My technician has told me that I need
a new 5 microfarad capacitor. What does this mean?
A: A capacitor's storage potential, or capacitance, is measure in
units called farads. A 1-farad capacitor can store one coulomb
(coo-lomb) of charge at 1 volt. A coloumb is 6.25e18
(6.25*10^18 or 6.25 billion billion) electrons. One amp
represents a rate of electron flow of 1 coulomb of electrons per
second, so a 1-farad capacitor can hold 1 amp-second of electrons at
1 volt.
For more information click on a capacitors on the right.
Q: What is the purpose of transformers?
A: Electrical transformers exist in our everyday life for the
transformation of electricity from high voltage into low voltage.
They can also act in the opposite way to step up voltage. The
most common type of transformer is the one that is hanging on the
pole or on a pad from the power company that brings electricity into
your home.
For more information click on transformers to the right.