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Quality Services, Inc.
Licensed by The State of Georgia as a Electrical and Conditioned Air Contractor.
As
Professional
Tradesmen, we are dedicated to the need for modern and up to date codes
addressing the design, repair and installation of our trades. During the
course of repair and or replacement, we are required by law to update
electrical and conditioned air systems to comply with current
codes as adopted by The State of Georgia.
What is The Code?
The Codes are
a series of manuals addressing the design, repair and installation
emphasizing performance known as The
International Electrical Code, and The International Mechanical Code.
These codes are adopted by the state and are designed to adequately
protect public health, safety, and welfare.
What is a Permit?
All
replacement appliances and certain system modifications are required by
The State of Georgia to have a permit issued by the local authority
having jurisdiction. It is a requirement to perform inspections on
permitted work. We encourage Inspection by local authorities to ensure
your repair or replacement has been performed in compliance with local
and national codes to provide a safe complete project.
When should I
replace my Air Conditioner or Furnace?
Air Conditioning Units and
Furnaces produce work equivalent to driving a car approximately 80,000
miles per year. Most experts agree properly maintained equipment should
have a life expectancy of approximately 12 years. Heat Pump Systems
operate year round producing about twice the amount of work, therefore
creating a shorter life expectancy of approximately 8 to 10 years.
Why
should I Invest in a Preventative Maintenance Plan?
Would you drive your
car 80,000 miles without changing the oil?Protecting your system with a
Maintenance Program will ensure long lasting safe efficient operation
for your family.An extensive study conducted by The University of Texas
on the operation and maintenance of heating and cooling systems
concluded that improperly maintained equipment reduced the efficiency
rating of the equipment by an average of 20%. This 20% decrease in
efficiency calculates into a 25% increase in household utility bills.
Also, this research estimated an average of a 20% decrease in the life
expectancy of the equipment with a measurable increase in breakdown and
system failure.Regular maintenance is a condition of all equipment
manufacturers. All manufacturers recommend operational testing prior to
seasonal operation to ensure safe equipment operation.
