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Chappell at West Central Builder’s Show

March 29, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Chappell Central Inc. of Willmar MN is a proud member of the West Central Builders Assocation and is exhibiting at their annual show this weekend.  Stop by and see the new line of Carrier heating and cooling products, including the GreenSpeed Heat Pumps and furnaces. We will also have demonstrations of our air quality testing equipment and home radon mitigation systems.

Chappell Central Booth #7-8 (Click here to see a full list of WCBA 2012 Exhibitors)Carrier Greenspeed Heat Pump
West Central Builders Asc. Show
Willmar Civic Center
Sat. March 31,  9am-4pm
Sun. April 1, 11am-4pm

What is the West Central Builders Association?

The West Central Builders Association is an organization of licensed builders, remodelers and associate members that strive to promote and maintain the building industry in West Central Minnesota (counties of Chippewa, Kandiyohi, Meeker, Renville, Swift).

If you have any questions about your commercial or residential heating, ventilation, or cooling systems, please stop by Chappell Central’s booth (#7-8) at the West Central Builders Association Show. Paul Krueger and Randy Sather, our Residential Sales Specialists, will be happy to talk to you about all your HVAC needs and questions. You can also learn how you can enter to win $1000 in towards HVAC equipment or service in the “Be Cool, Be Cozy” Chappell Central Sweepstakes.

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Enter to Win $1000 Chappell Bucks!

March 21, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Living in Minnesota is full of change, change of seasons that is!  As we move from a gentle winter, into an early spring, we can’t help but wonder what the temperatures of the upcoming summer and next year’s winter will be.

One thing is certain as a Minnesota homeowner – you will need a heat source to keep your home cozy in the winter!  Most people would probably argue, that an air conditioner in the summer is just as much of a necessity!  Breathing clean indoor air that is free of dust, carbon monoxide, and radon is also important to a your family’s health.

Well, with Chappell Central’s “Be Cool, Be Cozy” Contest, we can help make being cool and being cozy easy!  One Minnesota homeowner will win $1000 in Chappell Bucks on July 1, 2012.  Will it be you? Enter to win Chappell Central’s Be Cool, Be Cozy Sweepstakes here.

$1000 in Chappell Bucks can be applied to service or equipment such as:

After you enter the Be Cool, Be Cozy Sweepstakes, head over to the Chappell Central Facebook page and “Like” us for an extra chance to win!  Then spread the warmth! Share this opportunity with your friends and family to give them a chance to win too by clicking “LIKE” below to share this on Facebook!
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Chappell Central Visits Carrier Factories

March 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Our Residential Sales and Service Staff at Chappell Central is continually learning about the latest in HVAC equipment and service, and this winter has been no exception.

Paul Krueger, Special Projects, and Randy Sather, Residential Sales, recently completed a factory tour of the Carrier Manufacturing Plants in Memphis, Tennessee and Indianapolis, Indiana.  Paul said, “It was great to get a look at Carrier’s newest line of furnaces and air conditioners.” The Carrier Factory in Memphis is where they make all of Residential Air Conditioners and Heat Pump units. At their Indianapolis, Indiana, plant, Paul and Randy got a tour of their Engineering Department where they design all of the Carrier Furnaces.  They even got a chance to share their experience with the engineers at Carrier.  Randy commented, “We sat in a meeting with the Carrier engineers and were able to voice our concerns and ideas for the future needs of our  customers.”

Chappell Central at Carrier HVAC training

In addition to the Carrier factory tours and meetings, the Chappell Central staff has also taken extra efforts to learn other specific equipment.  Paul Krueger completed training for the Carrier Infinity Greenspeed Heat Pump this February.  Paul and some of our service techs, Dave Swanson and Mike Newberg, have also completed a Service and Installation Technician Training for Water Furnace Geothermal products.

Our staff goes the extra mile to provide our customers with the knowledgable heating and cooling equipment advice and HVAC service that they deserve.  Do you have a question about Carrier heating and cooling products, Water Furnace Geothermal products, or any HVAC equipment?  Please contact us, we are here to help.

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CRM Expects High Quality and Fast Delivery

March 8, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Custom Roto-Mold (CRM), based out of Benson, Minnesota, has worked with Chappell Central since the late 1990′s but not for anything that has to do with heating, ventilation, or cooling. CRM provides custom plastics solutions for a variety of industries and Chappell Central is proud to be a small part of that.

Chappell Central helps CRM by making fabricated metal components of various materials (carbon steel, stainless steel, and expanded metal) that are mainly laser cut and then formed (bent or rolled). CRM uses these parts in the building of fixtures and gauges for use in the production of rotational molded plastic parts.

Since the parts are used for fixtures and gauges, they are usually one-off parts that often have odd contours or bends. These parts are usually held to tight tolerances in comparison with industry standards for the process and materials being used.  Despite the odd contours and bends and tight tolerances, the quality and delivery time that CRM gets from Chappell Central is always consistent.

Jereme Ascheman, Process Engineer at CRM explains, “There are a few reasons that we choose to work with Chappell Central again and again… the number one being quality! The quality of metal product received from Chappell Central is unmatched in the West Central Minnesota area.”

On top of quality, another key reason that CRM recommends Chappell Central is for their efficient turn-around.  Jereme explains, “Very few companies can match how quickly Chappell Central can deliver product from the time that it’s ordered. When parts are always delivered on time or early, I can accurately schedule when fixtures can be built.”

The team at Chappell Central is not afraid to make suggestions when they know it will help expedite the process, improve quality, or reduce waste.  Jereme agrees, ” Chappell has made my job easier by offering suggested design improvements on fabricated steel parts to reduce scrap material and reduce manufacturing time.  Chappell Central does an amazing job!”

Chappell Central is happy to contribute to the success of CRM’s innovative products, and appreciates the opportunity to work with local manufacturers, like them, on their custom fabrication needs.

Here are a few of the dozens of CRM fixtures built from Chappell Central fabricated parts.

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How to Read the Energy Guide Label on your Furnace

March 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

When you are shopping for a furnace, heat pump, air conditioner or other appliance, always look for the bright yellow and black Energy Guide label. These labels help explain how energy efficient the furnace or air conditioner is, and how it compares to others. Being aware of energy efficiency will help you make a wise HVAC buying decision. A more energy efficient furnace will cost more upfront versus but will likely save you money in the long run.

Understanding the Energy Guide Label

Energy Guide label for furnace

On the upper left hand side, you will see a description of what the item is (i.e. Furnace- Natural Gas).

Often on the upper right hand side, you will see the manufacturer and model number (i.e. Carrier Corporation).

Inside the box, you will see a comparison of the energy efficiency range of the equipment you are looking at and similar models. The type of measurements will vary depending on what type of equipment you are looking at.

For instance, the Energy Guide label pictured here has the least efficient model is 78 AFUE, the most efficient is 96.6 AFUE, and this model ranks at 95 AFUE for direct vent up flow, with slightly lower UFAE’s for down flow and horizontal vent flow. The AFUE rating is the percentage of fuel that is turned into usable heat. So for instance, a 95 AFUE furnace just loses 5% of its energy as exhaust. Older furnaces can have an AFUE as low as the 68-72.

Measures of Efficiency for Heating & Cooling

  • UFAE- Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency is a measure of energy efficiency for furnaces and boilers that are fueled by natural gas.
  • SEER – Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio is the seasonal measure of energy efficiency for air conditioners and heat pumps when cooling.
  • HSPF – Heating Seasonal Performance Factor is the seasonal measure of energy efficiency for heat pumps when heating.

The higher the UFAE, SEER, or HSPF rating, the more efficient the heating or cooling system.

If you have questions about choosing the right heating or cooling equipment for your home or have a commercial HVAC project, please contact Chappell Central at 320-235-2151.

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