R-22 Phase Out

What is the R-22 phase out? After 2010, chemical manufacturers may still produce R-22 to service existing equipment, but not for use in new equipment.

Who will it affect? You as the customer and unfortunately the environment, releases of R-22, such as those from leaks, contribute to ozone depletion. In addition, R-22 is a greenhouse gas and the manufacture of R-22 results in a by-product (HFC-23) that contributes significantly to global warming.

What will happen? As a result, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system manufacturers will only be able to use pre-existing supplies of R-22 to produce new air conditioners and heat pumps. These existing supplies would include R-22 recovered from existing equipment and recycled.

Why is this happening? HCFCs (R-22) are less damaging to the ozone layer than CFC's, but still contain ozone-destroying chlorine. The Montreal Protocol as amended is carried out in the U.S. through Title VI of the Clean Air Act, which is implemented by EPA.

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Sinclair Heating Cooling and Plumbing is now on Twitter! We are new at this so any advice or tweets would be helpful. Let us know what you think. http://www.twitter.com/Sinclair749COOL

From Beth Sinclair's Kitchen

Lazy Lasagna

1 ¼ lb. ground beef or turkey

32 oz. jar spaghetti sauce (any combination of flavor)

1 lb. cottage cheese (low-fat is fine)

8 oz. dairy sour cream (light is fine)

8 oz. uncooked lasagna noodles

3 pks (6 oz. each) sliced mozzarella cheese (12 slices total)

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1-cup water

Cook meat in large skillet over medium-high heat until meat is brown, stirring to separate meat; drain fat; add spaghetti sauce. Reduce heat to low. Heat through, stirring occasionally; set aside. Combine cottage cheese and sour cream in medium bowl; blend well.

Spoon 1 ½ cups of the meat sauce in bottom of 13 x 9 inch pan. Place ½ of the uncooked noodles over sauce, then ½ of the cottage cheese mixture, 4 slices of the mozzarella, ½ of the remaining meat sauce and ¼ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers starting with the noodles. Top with remaining 4 slices of mozzarella cheese. Pour water around the sides of the pan. Cover tightly with foil. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven one (1) hour. Uncover; bake 20 minutes more or until bubbly. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish as desired. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

HELP WANTED

We are currently looking to fill the position of an HVAC service technician. Inquires please respond to sinclair@callsinclair.com

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From Beth Sinclair's Kitchen

At Sinclair, we like to create a family atmosphere so we thought it would be a good idea to share some of our favorite recipes with you.

Texas Caviar

-3 cans Trappey's black-eyed peas with jalapenos, rinsed and drained

-2 avocados, diced

-1 can RO*TEL

-1 small bell pepper, diced

-1/2 red or purple onion, diced

-3/4 c. Zesty Italian dressing OR 1 small bottle of Italian dressing

-1 T. lime juice

-1/4 tsp. salt

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Chill for 3-4 hours. If possible, make the night before. Serve with corn chips or favorite chips as a dip.

New Uniforms

We have changed uniforms! Sinclair is saying good bye to our light blue uniforms we have worn for the past 12 years. The new uniform looks like this>>>>>>>>>

If you have scheduled a service call and do not recognize the men getting out of the truck, do not be alarmed! It is the same great service men with a new look. We are always looking for ways to improve and we feel like a uniform change was long overdue. Let us know what you think!