WARNING
YOUR HOME
AS A LEE CUSTOMER,
IS YOUR CASTLE
Yo u m a y g e t s p o i l e d b y a l l t h e special attention.
Think of us as knights in shining service vehicles.
Whether your need s a r e r e s i d e n t i a l o r c o m m e r c i a l , Le e A i r
Yo u m a y n o t f e e l t h a t c h o o s i n g t h e h eating and air condi-
Conditioners has th e p e o p l e a n d t h e e q u i p m e n t t o d o t h e j o b .
t i o n i n g e q u i p m e n t f o r y o u r n e w h o m e i s quite as exciting as
And to do it better t h a n a n y o n e e l s e .
d e c i d i n g w h i c h c o l o r s t o p a i n t t h e w a l l s . But your heating and a i r c o n d i t i o n i n g c h o i c e w i l l h a v e a l o t more impact on how
When you’ve weathe r e d t h r o u g h s o m e o f t h e h o t t e s t s u m m e r s
c o m f o r t a b l e y o u’ l l f e e l . O u r R e s i d e n t i al Installation Depart-
and coldest winters o n r e c o r d , y o u t o u g h e n u p . W h i c h i s w h y
m e n t h a s g r o w n t o a c r e w o f o v e r 3 0 people who know all
Lee equipment is to u g h e r t h a n e v e r, b u i l d i n g o n d e c a d e s o f
the do’s and don’ts of heating and cooling. Not to mention the
experience as a lead e r i n t h e i n d u s t r y.
do’s and don’ts of wiping their feet before entering your house.
OUR PLEDGE:
W h a t e v e r s t y l e o f h o m e y o u b u i l d , w e ’ve got the people to And you can expect the kind of service from Lee Air Conditioners
tackle the job.
that you thought h a d g o n e o u t o f s t y l e w i t h f i l l i n g s t a t i o n attendants who che c k t h e o i l a n d t i r e s . Fr o m i n s t a l l i n g n e w equi pment to perfo r m i n g r o u t i n e m a i n t e n a n c e , Le e s e r v i c e men treat each cust o m e r w i t h h o n e s t y a n d r e s p e c t . B u t d o n’ t worry, you’ll get use d t o i t .
W h a t k in d o f h o u s e s c a n we s e r v i c e ?
Go to greater extremes than any outdoor temperature.
We p r e f e r t h e o n e s w i t h r o o f s & w a l l s .
HARD AT WORK
FOR OVER 50 YEARS W e d o t a k e l u n c h b r e a k s h o w e v e r.
Track Housing
Multi- Fa m i l y H o u s i n g
While others were gaining attention by walking on the moon and
Custom Housing
Multi - S t o r y H o u s i n g
playing to millions on The Ed Sullivan Show, Lee Air Conditioners was busy designing, installing, and servicing heating and cooling systems. And though we’ve yet to make it into the history books,
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we have become somewhat famous for reliable service.
COMMERCIAL SERVICE That could make even an accountant smile.
Ever wish there was a giant shopping mall for commercial heating and cooling? Well, even if you haven’t, there is such a place. The Lee Commercial Operations Department. Here, our team of engineers helps analyze HVAC options while providing cost comparisons to keep your bean counters happy. Next, our engineers consult with your construction management team to 1
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see that the project turns out in the real world as well as it did on paper. Then to ensure a smooth transition for your people, our Specialty Services Department provides owner training. And that ’s just the start. We can provide preventative and full service maintenance for the life of a building. We even have a remote communications hookup to keep an eye on your heating
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and cooling system around the clock. So if there’s ever a problem, 3
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L e e A C F o u n d e r, J o s e p h M . L e e J r.
Our first building.
Lee servicemen.
Trends come and go.
Before serving Lee customers, h e s e r v e d o u r c o u n t r y.
Air- conditioned, of course.
They’ve always kept a toolbox in the truck and a song in the heart.
But old-fashioned customer service is a l w a y s i n s t y l e a t L e e AC .
D U R H A M
O F F I C E
P.O. Box 2895 5109 Neal Rd Durham, NC 27715 tel (919) 383-1588 fax (919) 383-0448
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P.O. Box 460 Morehead City, NC 28557 tel (252) 247-6666 fax (919) 383-0448
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With GENUINE color photographs inside!
JUST THINKING
THE LEE SERVICEMAN
E q ui p ment T hat wi l l
I t T ake s M u c h
F R E Q U E N T LY
ABOUT AIR CONDITIONING
S T A N D A R D E Q U I P M E NT
S erve You R eliabl y
M ore Tha n A W ell - P ressed
ASKED QUESTIONS
The efficiency of a furnace is measured in a rating known as
Gets us all hot.
With every Lee service agreement.
For years to come. Just like our servicemen.
Uniform to be a Lee serviceman.
FAQ’s
miles per gallon rating, AFUE tells you how efficiently the
What is AFUE (gas furnace heating)? AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). A lot like your car ’s furnace converts fuel (gas or oil) into heat.
Some people live for football. Us? Heating and cooling.
We can customize a service agreement specific to your building
Carrier Hybrid Systems
o r h o m e n e e d s . W i t h e a c h s e r v i c e c a l l, you’ll get a highlyIt ’s the kind of passion you need to tackle all the changes in
trained Lee service technician. You’ll also get a complete report
building codes and technology that affect heating and cooling.
Uncertainty about rising utility costs can present a dilemma
o n t h e c o n d i t i o n o f e a c h p i e c e o f h e a t i n g and air conditioning
when trying to decide how to most efficiently heat your home.
e q u i p m e n t u n d e r c o n t r a c t w i t h Le e .
The
Each year, we spend countless hours keeping our engineers, estimators and project manag-
Hybrid
Heat
system
from
Carrier
allows
you
to
take
advantage of both natural gas and electric heating. The system
ers up-to-date on the latest in the industry.
automatically switches to the optional heating source when that
F I V E R E ASO N S W H Y
“There’s nothing like a Lee serviceman in uniform.”
becomes the most economical choice for comfort. Your Lee serviceman will select a balance point that will tell your control when it’s best to select electric heat and when it’s best to switch to furnace operation.
you should have a Lee service agreement. Lee servicemen have even passed the high standards of NATE , the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning
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Six, if you count, “Getting a better night ’s sleep.”
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and refrigeration industry.
Lee Air Conditioners leads the industry in service technician
Why do I need to maintain my HVAC system?
training. In fact, we crafted the North Carolina apprenticeship
Regular maintenance by a Lee serviceman will help keep your
program.
system performing efficiently, extending its life. All of which will save you money over the long haul.
To become sanctioned, a service tech must complete 8,000 hours of on the job training with a journeyman. A series of ten
How can I compare brands?
written tests must also be passed. The tests cover AC, heating,
Here are three guidelines we suggest:
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Lee University is our in-house continuing education program.
As a general rule, the bigger, better known brands will
Manufacturer reps and our own experts keep employees up -to -
have a better reputation for quality and reliability—that ’s
date on the latest in heating and cooling technology.
how they got to be so well recognized.
L e e D e s i g n - B u i ld S e r v i c e s O ne p oint of c onta c t. N o finger p ointing . Lee Design-Build s e r v i c e s c a n r e d u c e b o t h f i r s t c o s t s a n d operating costs of y o u r H VAC p r o j e c t b y p a r t n e r i n g Le e
Could prevent problems before they happen, preventing giant repair bills.
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Greater control means greater efficiency. Infinity™ Control is a
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revolutionary system that gives you complete control over your
W arra n t ies
for all the equipment that keeps your home comfortable. From like humidifiers, UV lights and filtration products. Intuitive onscreen prompts walk you through your programming changes.
engineering and con s t r u c t i o n p h a s e s . This approach can g r e a t l y r e d u c e t h e t i m e t o c o m p l e t e y o u r project, reducing yo u r d e b t l o a d a n d o f f e r i n g a f a s t e r r e t u r n
Solicit recommendations Seek recommendations from friends, neighbors or trusted. Look for 3rd party endorsements
Lee Air Conditioners warranties all workmanship, materials
routine visit, a Lee serviceman will generate a report on the
and equipment for a period of one year from the original
endorsements to look for may include:
condition of your heating and cooling equipment. A service
install the original equipment manufacturer ’s replacement
Should there ever be a problem with the installation of your equipment, you’re guaranteed priority attention.
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EPA’s Energy Star
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EPA’s Green Seal
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Consumer Digest
What is SEER (cooling)? Cooling efficiency for air conditioners is indicated by a SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) rating, which tells you how efficiently a unit uses electricity. The higher the number, the
M e c h a n i c a l A i r C l e a n e r c a n t r a p u p to 28 times as many p a r t i c l e s a s a s t a n d a r d f i b e r g l a s s f i l t e r, including animal dander and plant spores.
Competitor Installation
Who like to breathe.
LeeAC Installation
E l e c t r o n i c A i r C l e a n e r c a n c a p t u r e u p to 95% of all airborne The particles you see in a beam of sunlight streaming through
What brands do you service and sell? Carrier and Trane
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greater the efficiency.
E n gi n eered F or P eople
(mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, and gas piping)
There are 3 levels of maintenance agreements. With each
on your investment.
Carrier T e c hno l ogy
Many contractors will try to take on your project without the required permit or the proper licenses. Lee AC holds all NC licenses
good sources for reliable information. Some third-party
parts when possible.
Yo u ’ l l r e c e i v e P r i o r i t y s t a t u s s h o u l d y o u require a service call.
How can I be sure that Lee AC is qualified to do the job?
government agencies, or consumer groups are generally
manufacturers’ heating and air conditioning products. We also
Could prevent any possible health or safety h a z a r d s b e f o r e t h e y o c c u r.
to heat your home.
What does a Preventative Maintenance agreement include?
workmanship + materials + equipment.
date of installation. We can perform warranty work on most
designers with the b u i l d e r s t h r o u g h o u t y o u r p r o j e c t ’ s d e s i g n ,
the higher the HSPF rating, the less electricity the unit will use
Product endorsements from independent ratings companies,
your furnace, fan coil and air conditioner to optional accessories
Could extend your heating and cooling equipment life up to 30%.
Heat pumps also have heating efficiency ratings, indicated as an HSPF (Heating Seasonal Performance Factor). In general,
required to install all aspects of your heating and cooling system.
Infinity Control
entire home comfort system. Think of it as the command center
Routine maintenance could help you save up 20% on your utility bills.
Select a brand name that you trust
What is HSPF (heat pump heating)?
p a r t i c l e s — s m o k e , g r e a s e , b a c t e r i a a n d even many viruses.
the window only represent about 1% of the millions of airborne contaminants in your indoor air. Most standard fiberglass-mesh
E n e r g y Re c o v e r y Ve n t i l a t o r s d r a w f r esh air through a pre -
furnace filters only trap about 15% of these particles, leaving the
f i l t e r a n d i n t o t h e c o r e . H e a t i n g o r c o o l ing is transferred into
other 85% to pollute your air, your furnishings, even your lungs.
t h e f r e s h a i r, w h i c h i s t h e n d i s t r i b u t e d t hroughout the home.
be t ween d o ing t h e j o b
As a Factory Authorized Dealer (highest level of certification)
U l t r a v i o l e t ( U V ) A i r Tr e a t m e n t S y s tem uses UV light to
a n d d o ing t h e j o b
of Carrier products, Lee AC offers the Carrier technology to
k i l l a h i g h p e r c e n t a g e o f t h e a i r b o r n e b acteria in your return-
help make the air in your home cleaner.
a i r d u c t a s w e l l a s t h e m o l d t h a t g r o w s on your AC coils.
T h e Di f f e r en c e
r ig h t .
agreement can extend your equipment life up to 30% and can reduce your utility bills by 20%.