James Richmond of Richmond’s Air Talks about Freon

In Houston, air conditioning isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity, especially during the summer season. But keeping air conditioned and cool is getting a lot more expensive. It isn’t officially summer yet, but the temperature of cooling homes and offices in Houston is soaring. According to James Richmond, of Richmond’s Air in Southern, a spike in the price of Freon nearly three times higher than last years’ prices is to blame for the higher air conditioning prices.

“Some are saying ‘Golly, that’s a lot more than it was last year,’” Richmond said. “I have to explain exactly what’s happening with it.”

The bump in the cost of Freon is the result of an EPA mandate phasing out of all Freon Refrigerant 22 in favor of a new version that is better for the environment. A refill of Freon now costs nearly $1,000 for a single unit, so imagine the cost to restaurants and other establishments that have more than thousands of tons of air conditioning equipment.

But even with the cost of Freon rising, Richmond’s Air is still attempting to keep prices as low as it can. Currently, Richmond’s Air is offering a 10 percent discount to all of its customers on all air conditioning repairs.

For experienced, professional air conditioning and heating services, please call Richmond’s Air at 713-732-6426 or go to its website at www.richmondsairhouston.com.

 

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Richmond’s Air offers air conditioning repair and maintenance. As a fully licensed, bonded and insured company, Richmond’s Air provides residential and commercial maintenance, and installation and repair services on all major brands of HVAC equipment. Its staff of experienced technicians does quality and professional work every time. Outside of its normal business hours, Richmond’s air is happy to provide 24-hour emergency services seven days a week. Check Richmond’s Air now for 10 percent off on repairs.