July 5, 2013

Here is a warning released by the EPA on July 1, 2013 warning against using propane as a substitute for refridgerant in AC units. With the summer heat upon us, read the article and be familiar in case you run into this. Below is an exerpt then click here to view the full article.

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is warning homeowners, propane manufacturers and sellers, home improvement contractors and air conditioning technicians of potential safety hazards related to the use of propane or other unapproved refrigerants in home air conditioning systems.

EPA is currently investigating instances where propane has been marketed and used as a substitute for HCFC-22 (R-22), a refrigerant that is widely used in home air conditioning systems.

Home air conditioning systems are not designed to handle propane or other similar flammable refrigerants. The use of these substances poses a potential fire or explosion hazard for homeowners and service technicians.

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  • Jason H.

    Hi Mike,

    I just wanted to say Thank You for taking my call this evening regarding my question about permits.  We met with our Realtor tonight to go over the inspection and I needed some clarification.  Unfortunately, it turned into a pretty heated discussion with our Realtor but we go a lot accomplished with regards to what we are asking seller to cure in order for us to proceed with the sale.  I appreciate you educating us yesterday so much that I just wanted to let you know that I will be speaking VERY HIGHLY of you to anyone that I can!  It's great to know that there is someone out there like you keeping these sellers and agents honest because the layman such as myself has no clue how complex it really is to build and maintain a home correctly.

    Thanks again and I will keep you posted how things turn out.  If we do end up purchasing this home, we will at some point probably hire your services for the energy efficiency improvement items we spoke about.