My AC Doctor Mission: Save Energy, Save Earth, Green HVAC-R

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems make up a very large minority of energy usage in the world. HVAC-R industry is a complex network that our entire society relies on more today than ever before. HVAC-R energy usage accounts for most electricity usage in a modern building. In addition, most refrigerants have high global warming potential (GWP) and some have ozone depletion (OD). So HVAC-R has vital global impacts on environments, increasing efficiency of HVAC-R systems is crucial to minimizing detrimental effects on our earth.

As of January 23, 2006 every central split cooling system manufactured in the United States must has a Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER) 13. Higher SEER number stand for higher energy performance of HVAC-R system. In reality, most HVAC-R systems are not running at their best efficiencies. Regular preventive maintenance by a professional HVAC-R technician not only ensure that the equipment is operating at maximum efficiency and save money but it will also extend the life of HVAC-R system. Importantly, most HVAC manufacturers require proof of annual preventive maintenance on their equipment to maintain the product warranty. However almost all homeowners and small business owners don’t do annual preventive maintenance. The purpose of this website is to provide some basic HVAC-R knowledge to homeowners and small business owners, and let them know whether their HVAC-R systems work efficiently and environmental friendly or not.

Over 70% HVAC-R problems are electrical part failures. For DIYer you may save on money if you know which part is broken. A lot of YouTube video clips and maintenance tips on diagnoses and symptoms of bad HVAC-R component parts. For refrigerant leaking, refrigerant system parts changing you have to hire a professional licensed HVAC-R technician. Hope you will find this website informative and helpful.

As a Louisiana Statewide Licensed Contractor I am more than happy to provide HVAC-R basic knowledge to you, a home owner, business owner or maintenance management.