Servel refrigerators do not use standard freon coolant. They use an ammonia-based coolant. Conventional recharging will not work. The ammonia is under extreme pressure. DO NOT CUT OPEN THE COOLING UNIT! You could be severely injured if you do cut it open. For a detailed description of how your refrigerator works, click here. Lehman's has a recharge service and we also have a list of people who can recharge.

Due to availability of parts, the only coverage we offer on a natural gas air conditioner is a Performance Tune-Up. See similar questions...

Yes; However, before disposal the Freon must be professionally removed. There must be a certification label, attached to the item, before pickup. Also you will need to put an orange “Amelia” sticker on the item, which can be purchased at CVS drugstore 52 W. Main St. Also be sure to call our office at least one day before pickup so we can ensure that Rumpke has the right manpower and equipment on the run to handle this request. See similar questions...

These icons allow you to add multiple air conditioners, water heaters and refrigerators. To add a second appliance, click on the second icon, and fill in the blank for that unit. To delete an appliance, click on the unit you want to delete, and then click on the trash can. See similar questions...

Consult the energy guide in your owner's manual or visit HomeEnergy onlineand enter the required information. The Department of Energy also provides a formula for calculating energy usage for various appliances. Energy consumption is rated in kiloWatt hours/year (kWh/y). Modern refrigerators consume an average of about 500 kWh/year, while a unit manufactured 20 years ago consumes an average of approximately 1,200 kWh/year. See similar questions...

Most furnaces and air conditioners last between 15 and 20 years, but by replacing your furnace and/or air conditioner before its life expectancy is up with a high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner can save you money on your gas and electric bills. See similar questions...

Absolutely. By having our highly trained technicians installing a new high efficiency furnace and/or air conditioner, your gas and electric bill will usually be cut in half. Insulation quality in your home is also important in keeping your heating and air conditioning bills lower. See similar questions...

You may call a refrigeration company who can remove Freon. Once a tag is placed on the appliance showing that the Freon has been removed, dispose of it on bulk trash day. See similar questions...

YES! A new 15 SEER air conditioner can usually cut the electricity used by the old air conditioner in half. Even a 12 SEER air conditioner (this is the minimum efficiency the federal government allows to be sold) will cut the electricity used by approximately 40%. A new 90% furnace can usually cut the gas used by the old furnace by as much as 30%, and a new 80% efficient furnace (minimum allowed by the federal government) will use approximately 20% less. [ back to top ] Yes, this is fine. See similar questions...

Any efficiency air conditioner (or heat pump) will operate with a gas furnace. There is no one type or efficiency that is "better". In most parts of the country the heating system runs more than the air conditioner and is, therefore, the more expensive item to operate. For this reason, We recommend that your choice of a furnace is more important than the air conditioner. You will benefit from purchasing the best, lowest operating cost, gas furnace. See similar questions...

YES! A new 12 SEER air conditioner can cut electrical consumption, as much as 40%. Even a 10 SEER air conditioner (this is the minimum efficiency the federal government allows to be sold) will cut the electricity used by as much as 30%. A new 90% furnace can usually cut the gas used by the old furnace by as much as 30%, and a new 80% (minimum allowed by the federal government) will use approximately 20% less. See similar questions...

The ideal location for the air conditioner is typically a compromise. We try to find the out-or-the-way location that is close tot he furnace room and the electrical panel. the farther away the outdoor unit is from the furnace, the more it costs the homeowner in installation costs. Proximity to neighbours is also a factor - you don't want your unit impinging on your neighbour's property! The best location is also one that gets a lot of shade. See similar questions...

When you engage reverse, the Touareg's climate control system enters recirculation mode. This is designed to prevent exhaust fumes from entering the cabin while backing up. See similar questions...

Today's air conditioners, furnaces, and heat pumps are more energy-efficient and less costly to run than ever. Give us a call and we'll show you ways to make them even more efficient. See similar questions...

The air conditioning unit should be cleaned and checked. A dirty unit runs longer using more energy and runs at a lower capacity. See similar questions...

A lot of people think that just because their air conditioner is running and it seems to be cooling the house, it doesn't need to be serviced. Well there have been many studies done and the one thing that all of them have concluded is that having your air conditioner checked by a licensed professional each spring can save you money. The average savings in the study is about $32.00 per month in the summer time. This more than covers the expense of having your system checked. See similar questions...