Wednesday, December 11, 2013
You Do The Math
Example of profit increase to a two-man shop
Average Contractor Work Week is 6 days
Central Air jobs completed 2 X $2,350 = $4,700
Mini Split jobs completed 6 X $1,600 = $9,600
Profit Increase $4,900
Average Contractor Work Month is 24 days
Central Air jobs completed 8 X $2,350 = $18,800
Mini Split jobs completed 24 X $1,600 = $38,400
Profit Increase $19,600
Northeast Contractor Season 5 Months or 120 Days
Central Air jobs completed 40 X $2,350 = $94,000
Mini Split jobs completed 120 X $1,600 = $192,000
Profit Increase $98,000
credit to:Terrance Frisenda
credit to:Terrance Frisenda
Truths and Myths About Mini
- Ductless units are only for spot cooling.
FALSE - Mini-splits can only replace window units
FALSE - Ductless mini-split systems have been used to cool and heat entire homes in the USA and Canada. TRUE
- With convenient zoning, ductless mini-splits are a great solution for businesses. TRUE
- Mini-split units are less efficient. FALSE
- Less than 5% cooling loss in insulated refrigerant lines. TRUE
- Air Volume losses of up to 25% are experienced with Central Air Conditioning Systems. TRUE
- No ducts means more cooling with less energy. TRUE
- IF you could directly relate this savings to the SEER rating it would mean that a 10.5 SEER Mini-Split could be as efficient as a 12.6 SEER Central Air System
credit to:Terrance Frisenda
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Helpful Links
These are some great links to have handy to help you out with installing LG units
INSTALLATION MANUALS
http://www.lg-dfs.com/support-installation-manuals.aspx
OWNER MANUALS
SERVICE MANUALS
SOFTWARE/TOOLS
LG Electronics Commercial Air Conditioning NJ Training Academy
LG Electronics Commercial Air Conditioning
Visitor Information
LG Electronics Air Conditioning Academy
400 Plaza Dr., Secaucus, NJ 07094
Our facility is located in the Plaza at Harmon Meadows East, less than 22
miles from all three Metro NYC airports. We recommend using Newark (EWR),
which is normally a 15-20 minute ride to our building. Alternately, La Guardia
(LGA) and JFK (JFK) airports are an option, however the drive from those
airports will be longer, due to NYC traffic. For details on local transportation, area highlights, and alternate accommodations, click here: www.stayinthemeadowlands.com
Partner Hotel:The Embassy Suites Hotel is directly across the street at 455 Plaza Dr. Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 864-7300. When reserving rooms, please specify that your stay should receive the “LG Electronics Preferred Rate”
Parking: Unless parking at your hotel, the 3rdlevel of Parking Deck C must
be used by all visitors (7’2” clearance). Enter Deck from Park Plaza Drive only.
Take stairs to level 2 and use cross-over covered bridge to the front door of
our building.
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Driving Directions:
FROM NORTH (Routes I-80 & I-95 & George Washington Bridge)
Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 17. After the toll booth, immediately bear right to the
Secaucus Exit and proceed straight through the traffic light at Paterson Plank Rd. Go
straight over the bridge and onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. The Plaza is on your right hand side.
FROM WEST (Traveling Eastbound on Route 3)
Take Rt. 3 East and stay in the right lane continue on Route 3 towards Secaucus/NJ Turnpike
South. (DO NOT TAKE THE TURNPIKE). Follow Rt. 3 Secaucus/NJ Turnpike South sign and
take the Harmon Meadow Blvd. exit, which is immediately after the New Jersey Turnpike
overpass. Follow Harmon Meadow Blvd. over the bridge and the Plaza is on your right hand side.
FROM SOUTH (Traveling Northbound on NJ Turnpike)
Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 16E (NJ 3, Lincoln Tunnel/Secaucus). After the toll booth,
immediately bear left for the Secaucus Exit and proceed straight through the traffic light at
Paterson Plank Rd. Go straight over the bridge and onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. The Plaza is on
your right hand side.
FROM EAST (Traveling from Lincoln Tunnel or Westbound on Route 3)
Exit Lincoln Tunnel and follow Route 495 to Route 3 West/Secaucus and stay in right lane
following Rt. 3 West/Secaucus Rd. Proceed under two overpass bridges and make an immediate
right onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. (Raymour& Flaniganwill be at the exit). Proceed to light and
you will be in the Plaza.
FROM JERSEY CITY (Routes 1 & 9)
Take Rts. 1 & 9 North and stay in right lane. Stay in right lane and follow sign for Ridgefield
Park/Paterson Plank Rd. Take Paterson Plank Rd exit on right. Proceed to light and make a left.
Proceed to next light and make left onto Paterson Plank Rd. Proceed to second light and make
right onto Plaza Drive/Harmon Meadow. The Plaza is your second left on Plaza Drive.
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH OR SOUTH:
Southbound take Exit 153 or Northbound take 153A to Rt. 3 East. Stay in the right lane on Rt.
3 East past the Sports Complex and over the Hackensack River Bridge and stay in the right lane.
Follow “Route 3/Secaucus/NJ Turnpike South” (DO NOT TAKE THE TURNPIKE). Take the Harmon
Meadow Boulevard exit, which is immediately after the New Jersey Turnpike overpass. Follow
Harmon Meadow Blvd. over the bridge and the Plaza is on your right hand side.
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Visitor Information
LG Electronics Air Conditioning Academy
400 Plaza Dr., Secaucus, NJ 07094
Our facility is located in the Plaza at Harmon Meadows East, less than 22
miles from all three Metro NYC airports. We recommend using Newark (EWR),
which is normally a 15-20 minute ride to our building. Alternately, La Guardia
(LGA) and JFK (JFK) airports are an option, however the drive from those
airports will be longer, due to NYC traffic. For details on local transportation, area highlights, and alternate accommodations, click here: www.stayinthemeadowlands.com
Partner Hotel:The Embassy Suites Hotel is directly across the street at 455 Plaza Dr. Secaucus, NJ 07094 (201) 864-7300. When reserving rooms, please specify that your stay should receive the “LG Electronics Preferred Rate”
Parking: Unless parking at your hotel, the 3rdlevel of Parking Deck C must
be used by all visitors (7’2” clearance). Enter Deck from Park Plaza Drive only.
Take stairs to level 2 and use cross-over covered bridge to the front door of
our building.
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Driving Directions:
FROM NORTH (Routes I-80 & I-95 & George Washington Bridge)
Take NJ Turnpike South to Exit 17. After the toll booth, immediately bear right to the
Secaucus Exit and proceed straight through the traffic light at Paterson Plank Rd. Go
straight over the bridge and onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. The Plaza is on your right hand side.
FROM WEST (Traveling Eastbound on Route 3)
Take Rt. 3 East and stay in the right lane continue on Route 3 towards Secaucus/NJ Turnpike
South. (DO NOT TAKE THE TURNPIKE). Follow Rt. 3 Secaucus/NJ Turnpike South sign and
take the Harmon Meadow Blvd. exit, which is immediately after the New Jersey Turnpike
overpass. Follow Harmon Meadow Blvd. over the bridge and the Plaza is on your right hand side.
FROM SOUTH (Traveling Northbound on NJ Turnpike)
Take NJ Turnpike North to Exit 16E (NJ 3, Lincoln Tunnel/Secaucus). After the toll booth,
immediately bear left for the Secaucus Exit and proceed straight through the traffic light at
Paterson Plank Rd. Go straight over the bridge and onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. The Plaza is on
your right hand side.
FROM EAST (Traveling from Lincoln Tunnel or Westbound on Route 3)
Exit Lincoln Tunnel and follow Route 495 to Route 3 West/Secaucus and stay in right lane
following Rt. 3 West/Secaucus Rd. Proceed under two overpass bridges and make an immediate
right onto Harmon Meadow Blvd. (Raymour& Flaniganwill be at the exit). Proceed to light and
you will be in the Plaza.
FROM JERSEY CITY (Routes 1 & 9)
Take Rts. 1 & 9 North and stay in right lane. Stay in right lane and follow sign for Ridgefield
Park/Paterson Plank Rd. Take Paterson Plank Rd exit on right. Proceed to light and make a left.
Proceed to next light and make left onto Paterson Plank Rd. Proceed to second light and make
right onto Plaza Drive/Harmon Meadow. The Plaza is your second left on Plaza Drive.
FROM THE GARDEN STATE PARKWAY NORTH OR SOUTH:
Southbound take Exit 153 or Northbound take 153A to Rt. 3 East. Stay in the right lane on Rt.
3 East past the Sports Complex and over the Hackensack River Bridge and stay in the right lane.
Follow “Route 3/Secaucus/NJ Turnpike South” (DO NOT TAKE THE TURNPIKE). Take the Harmon
Meadow Boulevard exit, which is immediately after the New Jersey Turnpike overpass. Follow
Harmon Meadow Blvd. over the bridge and the Plaza is on your right hand side.
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