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NEW MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES AND DEPT. OF ENERGY A2L REFRIGERANTS ARE COMING IN 2025.

This new refrigerant R-454b is a lower carbon footprint and is slightly flammable. This refrigerant is only available in units manufactured after January 1, 2025 and is not used in existing r-410a equipment. More details will be coming soon.

Click here to learn more about R-454b refrigerant.

There are huge changes happening in the HVAC industry over the next couple months. 
If you’re a homeowner or soon to be one, you might want to take a moment to read this. 
The EPA & Manufacturers, they have made a change to the refrigerant in the AC systems. 
The reason it’s a big deal this time unlike last time is the suddenness of the change. 
Last refrigerant change was started in 2003 regarding R22 to R-410a, but was not mass produced by manufacturers until 2007. 
This allowed plenty of time for the industry to experiment and learn the new refrigerant. This was a guinea pig era of R410a.
The new R32 and R454a is a very sudden change with no crossover time to learn the new product. 
The old proper way when changing refrigerant has always been to replace the entire indoor and outdoor system to match. 
However, in the event a customer was not in a financial position to replace everything at once there was a way to mix-match and at least get them through until everything could be replaced. 
The new refrigerant will not allow this. If parts are 30, 60 or 90 days out, the ability to swap a condenser will not be possible. The only option now is full system replacement. 
When a change like this occurs, manufacturers must hold parts until warranties expire and the complete change typically takes 10-20yrs. 
If I were in the position for needing a replacement in the near future, I would rush to make the change before the change over is mandatory. 
The manufactures started releasing the new equipment and lines and updates. Prices are going up and you’ll be forced to face the new requirements. 
 
Hopefully, this will help you know what’s coming very soon. 
No HVAC contractor asked for this. Our goal is never to make things harder than they have to be.
 

EPA DEADLINE FOR THE CFC BASED R-22 MANUFACTURED USE IN ALL BRANDS ENDED JANUARY 1, 2005. Phasing out has finally come.

9-16-2022 Due to recent availability, cost and phaseout of CFC R-22, we are no longer be carrying this refrigerant or using alternative refrigerants to retrofit.

For almost 30 years, our industry knew this refrigerant would cease due to the EPA.For this reason including due to the availability, overpriced cost and the 2023 Department of Energy Protocol going in effect Jan 1, 2023 for higher efficiency systems mandate. All CFS'S are banned due to global warming. While we continue to service these systems and do make electrical repairs we will no longer make any refrigerant r-22 related repair.

We have been told that the Government regulated CFC R-22 availability will end somewhere around 2020 and will no longer be available for sale after, this end date came sooner..

Call Brian or Tim 842-8081 press Opt 3 or email: sales@billowenshvac.com

WE DO NOT PERFORM OLD SYSTEM RETROFIT REFRIGERANT REPAIRS WITH THE M099, 407c AND ALTERNATIVE REFRIGERANTS.

 

ASK ABOUT OUR REMI-HALO

RGF Reme HALO-LED Home Air Purification System            

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FCFF9Uj3Zk                   

 

Concerned about the latest Corona Virus OR Flu outbreak.

Plagued with nasty odors, smells or germs in your home.

This product may help with Virus's, Germs and Bacteria.

Check the new product we are stocking from Trane Parts the REME HALO-H & the REME HALO-LED by RGF.

How it works:

The REME HALO®-H in-duct air purifier utilizes RGF’s proprietary Reflective Electro Magnetic Energy technology. Installed into the supply duct plenum of your existing air conditioning or heating system air ducts, the REME HALO® in-duct air purifier produces Hydro-Peroxide plasma that is distributed through the air handler, through the duct system and into the conditioned living space. Unlike passive air technologies, which need pollutants to pass through the unit for purification or filtration, the REME HALO® in-duct air purifier sweeps through your home actively purifying pollutants at the source. In addition, the charged plasma induces particles to coagulate or stick together making them bigger and easier for your filter to catch. Hydroperoxides occur naturally in the earth’s atmosphere and are part of nature’s process of cleaning the air.

The HALO-LED™ is the industry’s first LED in-duct, whole home air purification system that is both mercury free and zero ozone compliant. The HALO-LED™ proactively treats every cubic inch of air conditioned space, reducing airborne and surface contaminants and pollutants through bi-polar ionization and revolutionary, patent pending, REME-LED™ technology.

Warranty from RGF: Seven Years on the ballast and Four years on the cell.

Both invented to recreate nature’s process of purifying the air, it’s like bringing fresh outdoor air inside without ever having to open your windows. And it’s effective against all three categories of indoor air pollutants: Particulates, Microbial and Gases.

You can now reduce common allergy triggers from particulates such as pollen, mold spores, dander and dust. Thoroughly tested on airborne and surface bacteria & viruses, such as MRSA, e-coli, and Norwalk, to name a few. Say goodbye to odors from cooking, pets, dirty socks, diaper pails, and musty rooms.

What’s new:

The redesigned and improved REME HALO®-H & Halo-LED whole home in-duct HVAC unit features higher ionized hydroperoxide output, which gives faster kill rates for microbial contaminants in the air as well as on surfaces. This higher output also drops more particulates from the air, bringing relief to those who suffer from allergies and other respiratory issues. Now with quick release features for the cell and housing for faster cell replacement and an adjustable shroud for customization of the advanced oxidation plasma output.

Note: It is recommended these units be installed by a licensed electrician or HVAC professional. (Which we are)


RGF Website: https://www.rgf.com/products/air/reme-halo/ 

Test Results: https://www.rgf.com/rgf-environmental-group-study-reme-halo-inactivates-sars-cov-2-by-99-9/

Email from RFG Enviromental

From: Request <requests@rgf.com> history

Subject: Re: RGF "Other"

Date: 2020-02-04 14:56:01

To: brianowens@billowenshvac.com <brianowens@billowenshvac.com>

Bill,

Thank you for your inquiry.

We are unable to get ahold of the Corona Virus to test it but based on our results for eliminating similar viruses, we have reason to believe our products would also work on the Corona Virus.

Thank you,

RGF PH: (800) 842-7771 requests@rgf.com

RGF Environmental Group, Inc.

1101 W. 13th Street,

The Port of Palm Beach Enterprise Zone

Riviera Beach, FL 33404

www.rgf.com | 001-561-848-1826

 

RGF's website states:

  • U.S. Military approved for mold reduction in field hospitals.
  • U.S. and International Hospital approval for the fight against infectious diseases: 99% reduction of Staph (MRSA).
  • Major U.S. city school reports 20% reduction in absenteeism.
  • Tested and approved by the Chinese Government for protection against the deadly SARS virus.
  • Approved by the USDA, FSIS, and FDA for use in food processing plants. Employed to reduce microbial contamination of food being processed.
  • Cruise lines use it as a safety measure against Norwalk Virus outbreaks.

 

The REME HALO® can be installed in a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial applications where a ducted HVAC system exists. Here are some examples:

  • Single family homes, apartments, condos
  • In hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and doctor’s offices
  • Schools, daycare centers, colleges and universities
  • Fitness centers, locker rooms, athletic facilities
  • Office buildings
  • Veterinary clinics, animal hospitals, kennels,
  • Hotels, motels, and resorts.
  • Food processing and manufacturing plants/facilities
  • Restaurants, diners, and bars

RGF first developed its Advanced Oxidation Technology (AOT) over 20 years ago, and since then more than one million AOT cells have been in use worldwide.

RGF has licensed its technology to many Fortune 500 companies for use in health care, food processing, military, government, marine, hospitality, residential and commercial applications. In addition, RGF’s AOT cells have been specified in the Norovirus and MRSA protection plan of America’s largest restaurant chains, hotel chains, theme parks, cruise lines, public schools and hospitals.

On our website you will find a summary of some of the testing and studies performed by third party independent labs and universities. RGF products are not medical devices and no medical claims are made. PDF version: RGF Test Booklet is available.Source information from RFG.com

SERVICES WE OFFER

DUCTLESS

We offer service, maintenance, and repair on all brands of residential central HVAC & ductless mini split equipment.

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We install systems ranging from 1.5 TON to 30 TONS. Trane & Trane/Mitsubishi is our primary replacement brand for installation. We offer sizes 9,000 BTU to 60,000 BTU.

COMMERCIAL HVAC SYSTEMS

Service, maintenance, and repair on all brands of commercial HVAC systems. We replace your existing residential or commercial equipment with a hi-efficient Trane system.

 

We offer solutions and solve comfort problems

Our goal is to provide Same Day Service, in most cases before 6:00pm, schedule permitting.

  • Residential Service Call $85
  • Commercial Service Call $93
  • “Year Round Special Financing for 36 months" on all equipment for qualifing customers.
  • WE NEVER CHARGE OVERTIME for after-hour, evening or Saturday service. (We are closed on Sundays)

 

 
 

About Us

Bill Owens Heating & Air Inc. is a family owned & operated business and has been serving Chattanooga & Hamilton County since 1979.

  • Office located at 6252 Dayton Blvd Hixson, TN 37343
  • We are a Veteran owned and operated business.
  • We are a Premier Trane Dealer and specialize in Residential & Lite-Commercial Replacement Systems & HVAC ADD-ON.
  • (We do not offer New Home Construction Installation.)
  • (We do not carry R-22 refrigerant anymore. See our Notifications page)

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