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To make it easier, she even brought in a print-out of this picture. And, since she wanted her cake to say "Welcome Little Monkey" instead of "Happy Birthday," she was sure to cross that bit out. That way, there could be no confusion whatsoever, right?
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Picture This
Thursday, September 23, 2010
To make it easier, she even brought in a print-out of this picture. And, since she wanted her cake to say "Welcome Little Monkey" instead of "Happy Birthday," she was sure to cross that bit out. That way, there could be no confusion whatsoever, right?
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- Carol said...
Good grief....it's the baby shower cake I ordered all over again. I hope we've all learned now....never take in a picture of what you want. Oy vay is right!
- September 23, 2010 at 9:32 AM
- misscupcake said...
After all the posts of the crazy cakes I am still surprised each time. Always surprised at the level of incompetence out there. I went to school to be a pastry chef, I never did wedding cakes or birthday cakes but I'm certain I would never make these kind of mistakes. Right I'm unemployed, looks like there might be hope for me yet!
- September 23, 2010 at 9:42 AM
- Jim Todd said...
All together now: Oy VAY!!!! - September 23, 2010 at 9:43 AM
- Custom Cakes by Penny said...
Oy Vay - What is wrong with these wreckorators!!!!????
- September 23, 2010 at 9:48 AM
Did she actually pay for it??
- September 23, 2010 at 9:51 AM
Are. You. Serious.
- September 23, 2010 at 9:58 AM
No way!!!!!
- September 23, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- Miranda said...
Wow, those are some lazy son-of-a-guns right there!
- September 23, 2010 at 10:01 AM
- Jules AF said...
This has to be one of my favorites.
- September 23, 2010 at 10:02 AM
I'm a bit confused -- it must have been a different picture that she actually submitted, right? (The branch looks like it might be flipped, and the whole picture seems to be rotated about 30 degrees from its center.)
At any rate, we can all agree that the world would be a better place if the edible photo printer went the way of the dodo. - September 23, 2010 at 10:04 AM
- ania said...
Not to be judgmental but....
What a lazy thing to do.
I have to say, since a planner would usually pick up the cake right before the event, I'm guessing that some people who send in these wrecks have to let the irritation die down before the humor becomes evident. Or else someone not closely involved in the planning sends the picture!
The guest of honor is probably laughing long before the cake-orderer.
Also, the original cake was so cute. - September 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM
I love starting the day with a good cake-laugh but
this actually made me tear up. I could just imagine the disappointment and anger when the cake was picked up.
I'm going to go look at some old posts to cheer myself up. - September 23, 2010 at 10:11 AM
- Danger Boy said...
We can never underestimate laziness in human beings. They'd always rather monkey around than do a good job.
- September 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM
- Filomena said...
It's a cake photo on a cake...like and edible infinity shot infinity shotinfinity shotinfinity shot....ack! Do you get double the calories :O
Pink Velvet Bird - September 23, 2010 at 10:12 AM
RIP Common Sense: We miss you....
- September 23, 2010 at 10:14 AM
- Bek said...
I guess we all know Shawna will be going to Pink Cake Box next time, eh?
There is just no cure for L-A-Z-Y and S-T-U-P-I-D. I mean, really, cake people. Really?
WV: ilist - Cakes like these just make me the ilist person around. - September 23, 2010 at 10:20 AM
Anon @ 10:04,
Yup. Good catch. Turns out that Pink Cake Box has a picture of another one that we put up at first. I changed it to the correct one. That's what we get for having 12,000 photos in the library.
john - September 23, 2010 at 10:24 AM
Wow, that's really bad.
I love this blog and so does my aspiring cake decorating daughter so when I saw the Cakewrecks calendar last night I *had* to buy it for her. Question though: Has anyone opened it and looked? Or John maybe you can help...does it contain any of the PG13 posts?
~ Mom and Fan in MI - September 23, 2010 at 10:30 AM
- EG said...
Oy vey. I have no words.
- September 23, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Extra points for the big black hair on it!
- September 23, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Charla said...
I knew it would be bad but that's even worse than I imagined...
Oy Vay indeed! - September 23, 2010 at 10:41 AM
Anon @ 10:30,
Not really. There's some very vague stuff that I can't imagine any child would "get." Of course, it seems like most nine year olds know bad words that I've never even imagined so who knows? But overall, nothing that bad. In my opinion.*
*The opinions of john (the hubby of Jen) may not be shared by any or all individuals who may or may not read this blog. Please see section 43A, addendum 3, paragraph 9 "John's stupid opinions" in the Cake Wrecks manifesto for further details. - September 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM
Gosh! I could even do that and I have no discernable artistic ability with cakes or otherwise! (Sadly, can't even draw a stick figure with a ruler...) I missed my vocation!
- September 23, 2010 at 10:42 AM
- Trevor said...
As soon as I read the write up, I was like "I'll bet I know where THIS is going," and I was correct! Scary, isn't it?
- September 23, 2010 at 10:49 AM
- Gary said...
So, don't bring in a picture of what you want?
Do bring in a picture of what you want?
Don't write down the words you want on the cake?
Always write down the words you want on the cake?
I'm so confused! - September 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM
Add my "Oh Vay!" to the balloting.
I had a similar experience with a cake I ordered for my husband's retirement. I gave the baker photos of some things that represent my husband's past and future endeavors and, you guessed it, she made edible images of these photos rather than piping them on the sides of the cake. Not bad enough to be a Cake Wreck, but I was quite disappointed. "Ace of Cakes" and Sunday Sweets have raised my expectations to insurmountable levels... - September 23, 2010 at 11:01 AM
Gah!! What kind of morons are working at these bakeries?! Who would want a photo of a cake.on.their.cake?! Insanity!
I'm going to stick to making my own cakes; they might not be "professional" looking but I'm starting to be more and more ok with that. lol - September 23, 2010 at 11:08 AM
- Amanda | Glittericity said...
How very... meta. Yeah, we'll go with that. It's art! *cough*
wv: lionsp: what a lion with a speech impediment speaks with - September 23, 2010 at 11:22 AM
- Alisha Rene' said...
OH MY GAWD! head plant on desk
- September 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM
@TJ: That's not a hair, it's the image of the line drawn from the crossed-out words to the instructions "Write 'Welcome Little Monkey' here instead." I hope.
- September 23, 2010 at 11:46 AM
- Katie (Kali) said...
Oy Vey! I will never understand the mind of a wreckerator.
- September 23, 2010 at 11:53 AM
- Miri said...
if you can't use words or pictures to explain what you want on a cake how are you ever suppose to order one?!? Do we all have to become professional cake decorators?!?
- September 23, 2010 at 11:55 AM
OY VAY!!!!! lol I used to think edible paper was a GOOD idea.
- September 23, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Wow. I've seen bad, but this takes incompetence to a whole new level.
- September 23, 2010 at 12:21 PM
OY Stale! would have been my reaction if the baker presented me with this stupidity. How does one prevent this type of disappointment but by ordering a cake a week in advance.
- September 23, 2010 at 12:49 PM
- Michael said...
Laughing so loud at this!
- September 23, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Again I am reminded of why I decorate my own cakes for events and cringe anytime someone wants to order one instead of asking me.
Oy vey - appropriate response.
Sad. So sad.
So... Jen or John - any advice on how to handle stopping in to pick up a beautiful cake and being presented with a wreck, other than tears and snapping a quick photo to send to y'all?
I mean, other than screaming at the wreckerator and refusing to pay for a monstronsity. Or taking someone's head as a replacement.
Just wondering.
~~Di - September 23, 2010 at 1:23 PM
- maroonclown said...
Um. . .nice penmanship? Sorry. That's all I've got.
- September 23, 2010 at 1:24 PM
*face palm* Oy vey is right!
Before scrolling down, I thought
1. Edible paper, or
2. Really disappointing-ugly-nothing-like-the-original type cake with a patch of scribble on it (to match the crossing out of Happy Birthday).
I'd really like to know if people get their money back or a suitable replacement with a lot of these cakes.
wv: nedot (nee-doh; t is silent like depot): Edible paper is no longer nedot to put on a cake. - September 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM
- Knit Wit said...
I must say that I am another "amateur" cake decorator who has begun to take considerable pride in the cakes she makes due totally to what I've seen here!
Honestly, the monkey wouldn't have been that hard to make, people!
Oy, Vey!!! Indeed! - September 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM
that is an all new low!
- September 23, 2010 at 1:35 PM
I used to work for an advertising magazine company, and EVERY SINGLE MONTH, we would go to the same bakery department at Sam's Club (that's right, I'm calling you out by name). We were such regular customers that the greeter would recognize and view the cake each time.
All we wanted was to get the cover ad printed as a photo onto the cake. No words, just please take this picture I'm handing to you, use the edible printer to scan exactly as is, and pipe blue icing around the edges.
I would say that at least 75% of the time, it was done wrong. Picture cropped, turned the wrong way, not iced around the edges, wrong color icing- it was like they were thinking up ways to ruin it.
No matter if it was the same baker as last month, no matter how carefully I filled out the form, no matter the simplicty, still wrong. Sometimes you can't win for trying. - September 23, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Unknown said...
I agree this is sad, but I can't help but wonder what made the orderer think this bakery could pull of the original cake ? I mean for a lot of bakeries a sheet cake with an edible printout is the upper limit of their talent. I'd doubt any place willing to make a cake like the one Shawna ended up with is doing semi-sculptural fondant or sugar clay on their other cakes.
- September 23, 2010 at 1:38 PM
- Steve the Pocket said...
I'm honestly starting to wonder if some of these came about because the customer used an online form that had an image upload option and incorrectly guessed its purpose. No human could be that dense. They just couldn't! And this is speaking as someone who's been reading Not Always Right all weekend.
- September 23, 2010 at 1:43 PM
Why do I suspect that Shawna's reaction was similar to the Jane Austen quote of two days' ago:
"Are you frickin' kidding me?!?
This reinforces my theory that, when asked what time you want to pick up the cake, you should always say 5 hours before you really need it. That allows time for the frosting to be scraped off and redone.
It also makes me glad these people work in bakeries. They could work at the cable TV call center. Or perhaps nuclear power plants. - September 23, 2010 at 1:48 PM
- Hippie2MARS said...
That rather surprises me...we get all of cakes for work from Sam's Club's bakery, and they have never been a wreck, or even close. They pretty much give us exactly what we ask for. I guess it depends on the talents at the specific bakery!
- September 23, 2010 at 1:52 PM
- Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top said...
Hand slap to the head! Are people really this idiotic? I guess the cake speaks for itself, they are. I just don't understand it.
- September 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM
OMG how dumb can the bakery be? Why would you want a PICTURE of someone else's awesome cake on your cake???!!! LOL
check out my blog: nikkiscakery.blogspot.com - September 23, 2010 at 1:55 PM
Are the buyers confronting these so called bakers and asking for explanations for these ridiculous cakes? I would love to know.
- September 23, 2010 at 2:00 PM
- teri said...
at this point we might as well make our own cakes considering the bakeries don't have any brains.
- September 23, 2010 at 2:05 PM
- Goob said...
people just have to stop ordering "custom" cakes from places where there is a chaffing dish of crusty mac-n-cheese on the other side of the register! Grocery stores and club stores are just not ever going to return a replica of a pricey cake to you for $17.99
WV:"ectation"--my ectation for this cake was out of proportion to your decorator's abilities. Now you should "ectate" that I will not be paying for this. - September 23, 2010 at 2:07 PM
- Pamcakes said...
Hmmm, well... Maybe she should have written down that she wanted a "replica" of the original cake, so the wreckorator wouldn't have heard 'wreplica'?
WV = tolylle: These wreckorators prove that you can have tolylle of an education. - September 23, 2010 at 2:27 PM
I think it is pretty evident from lots and lots of pictures here, that the previous comment about making sure you are taking it to the right kind of bakery is pretty accurate. Plus being wiser about your word choices. Such as asking the bakery first "Do you do fondant sculptures" instead of "Can you put this on there" as you hand a pic of what you want.
- September 23, 2010 at 2:33 PM
When will people learn that taking a picture of a cake they see from a professional baker to a grocery store bakery that they will not get a cake that looks like the one they want. Grocery stores hire people with no experience or expertise to pull off a cake like Pink Cake Box and others of us that know what we are doing. You get what you pay for people!
- September 23, 2010 at 2:42 PM
- Marion said...
This truly is evidence of profound laziness.
However, I agree with Kimberly. People should assume they can take a photo of a cake from a high-end custom cake shop to any corner bakery and expect them to replicate it. Not only is the expectation unrealistic, but the customer probably didn't want to pay the $125 the Pink Cake Box likely charged for this sheet cake. - September 23, 2010 at 3:33 PM
- Unknown said...
I have to say this site makes me laugh really hard and at the same time feel deep, deep shame. I work in a grocery store bakery, faux "buttercream" frosting, airbrushing, and edible images... the works. We're lucky, though. The main decorator and myself know the limits of those things, and let the customers know. Oh, and also have a scrap of self respect and maybe some common sense. When I see laziness and just plain idiocy like this first I usually get a great laugh, and then I want to find the decorator and just shake them. I'm really grateful we have the decorator we have, wow. It's not rocket science, fellow bakery clerks, work with me here.
- September 23, 2010 at 3:38 PM
- Caroline B said...
"I don't believe it!"
.....no, I really don't....... - September 23, 2010 at 3:57 PM
It's just like the time I took a picture of Cindy Crawford to the salon and said, "Do that." Instead, my hair looked nothing like "that" and I cried for 3 weeks. Hint: Leave the salon when you catch your stylist calling the toll free number on the back of the box.
- September 23, 2010 at 4:03 PM
- Unknown said...
- September 23, 2010 at 4:09 PM
- Californiutahan said...
- September 23, 2010 at 4:26 PM
Hmmm, what's the copyright law on cake design? 'Cause I'm thinking that it would be in violation of the original cake-a-rator's copyright to have someone else copy it. Not to mention crazy to think that a relatively unskilled decorator is going to be able to duplicate a high end design (at a very low cost).
- September 23, 2010 at 4:30 PM
- Gabby Malcuit said...
- September 23, 2010 at 4:31 PM
- Morgan said...
How do they charge for things like that?!?
- September 23, 2010 at 5:14 PM
Son of a biscotti! Hello brain cell...
- September 23, 2010 at 5:31 PM
- Tova said...
hehehe I saw that one coming xD
- September 23, 2010 at 5:49 PM
Well...at least they wrote "Welcome Little Monkey" nicely...?
- September 23, 2010 at 5:55 PM
I am also curious to know if she had to pay for it! I would have been pretty upset! But still hilarious from a person not involved perspective lol!!!
Wait! Calendar??? I am so getting one!!! - September 23, 2010 at 6:07 PM
- Gossamer said...
I'd day you should write "Do not print on edible paper" on the photo, but I know it wouldn't help...
- September 23, 2010 at 7:01 PM
- Daisy said...
After discovering CakeWrecks 2 months ago and enjoying every tasty morsel of it since, I can safely say TWO UNWRITTEN COMMANDMENTS may have arisen out of examples such as this latest feat of wreckery:
1. Thou shalt not order thy cake, nor request decorations for said cake, over the phone. Because not even ordering your cake in person and carefully writing down what you want on it is ANY guarantee that you'll be happy with the result.
2. Thou shalt not take a picture of an exquisite fondant-enrobed specialty cake, adorned with take-your-breath-away-figures-artfully-sculpted-from-modeling-chocolate by an upscale bakery, to the clerk at your corner grocery store and hope that the local talent would even approach the skill level required to execute a "minimally reasonable" facsimile of said specialty cake. And I emphasize the air quotes on "minimally reasonable."
People, I have y'all have learned your lesson, because my neck is now sore from all that head-shaking... - September 23, 2010 at 7:03 PM
This is pretty sad, but I have to say that anyone that orders a cake from a grocery store bakery expecting it to look ANYthing like a cake from Pink Cake Box is probably mentally challenged. Or just really *really* cheap and expecting to get a cake worth $200 for $14.99.
- September 23, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Andy Mathis said...
Someone should open up a decorate your own cake bakery. It would save people a lot of grief.
Just a room, a cake, some frosting bags ready to pipe. It would look better than this. - September 23, 2010 at 7:12 PM
- Sweet Somethings by Dawnetta said...
Just goes to show that technology in the wrong hands can be a very bad thing.
However, I have used a photo print in making a "Headline News" type cake that was very tastefull (and tasty) for a 90th birthday using the page layout and fonts of the man's hometown newspaper. It was a huge success and is still one of my favorite cakes I have made. - September 23, 2010 at 7:16 PM
- Aviatrix said...
I've laughed at the "printing a picture instead of decorating the cake" wrecks before, but this one is just sad.
I hear and accept the points made by those who say "don't ask a grocery store to do a high end baker's job," but, except in matters of spelling, grammar and common sense, cake customers know even less about cake decorating than grocery stores. To ignorant li'l me, that monkey cake looks easier to make than the race cars, Disney princesses and pretty roses that my grocery store displays already. While it may be unreasonable to expect a grocery store to produce a designer cake, is it unreasonable to expect them to decline demands they can't meet or to realize that an edible photo of another cake is not "a cake like this one"? - September 23, 2010 at 7:20 PM
I have to agree with Dan, and I'm glad that someone like him took my last Grocery Store Cake order (years ago). I much prefer honest customer service to a promise that can't be fulfilled.
WV: cologe- a photo cake for a proctologist's retirement party (with chocolate piping around the edges). - September 23, 2010 at 8:41 PM
- Cyndi said...
@ Anon 4:03pm
Oh, honey, we've all been there. I cannot get my husband to understand why I can't just go to Great Clips like he does, but they are NOT touching my dye job!
WV = metratic, as in, "The cake was soooo bad that the customer developed a metratic!" - September 23, 2010 at 8:46 PM
You know, I think even an unexperienced grocery store cake decorator who decorates cheapie cakes should at least have the competence to say "We can't do something that elaborate here," or "We don't do fondant. However, we can..." or, at the very, very least, "So you want this picture you handed to me printed onto the cake, right?
Instead of, you know... guessing and letting the customer sort it out later. - September 23, 2010 at 9:03 PM
- September 23, 2010 at 9:22 PM
- Jan said...
Well, their heart was in the right place...(I think).
- September 23, 2010 at 9:25 PM
- Lindsay said...
I REALLY need to get a job at one of these "local bakeries".
Really. What sort of education is required for this position? What level of talent do I need (my guess is "low"), no professionalism whatsoever...
Sounds like my kind of place! I think the only issue is I'm probably way over qualified. - September 23, 2010 at 9:37 PM
- Jennifer Grigsby said...
Ok, I just have to say to everyone that's spouting the "don't ask a grocery store chain bakery to do a designer cake for $14.99", that the bakeries need to be up-front and honest about the skills of their cake decorators, instead of saying, "Sure, we can do that" and then producing wrecks like this.
Yes, it's not that smart to take a picture of a high-priced, very skilled cake to the local 'food-mart', and expect the staff to be up to the challenge. That is NOT the issue here. The issue is that the customer asked the bakery to do a cake like the one in the picture, with an alteration, and they AGREED to do it. They didn't say that the design was too complex or fancy for the staff decorators to reproduce. If, in fact, the bakery staff had said that, and then the customer insisted, then it would be, at least, partially the customer's fault. But, apparently, that DIDN'T happen. Instead, the bakery agreed to the design, and then produced this monstrosity.
And I can't imagine why people would want to kick the customer when he/she is 'down', per se. Instead of lamenting the fact that the cake turned out as a wreck, people are saying that it's the customer's fault because he/she expected a $100+ result for $14.99. Way to be unsympathetic! I dearly hope that none of YOU experience that kind of disappointment, only to have people tell you it's YOUR fault for choosing a particular bakery!! You should expect higher quality from a professional bakery. Otherwise, why pay good money for a cake? Just bake your own cakes, if you can't expect a reasonable amount of quality from a bakery that is charging for their cakes! - September 23, 2010 at 11:06 PM
- Barbara said...
Egads! The only time I have ever seen an appropriate use of edible photo printing is when Bakerella made those adorable vintage Valentine cookie pops *squee*
http://www.bakerella.com/valentines-day/ - September 23, 2010 at 11:48 PM
- Unknown said...
The saddest part is that whoever wrote "Welcome Little Monkey" has really good cake-penmanship... are there really people THIS retarded??
- September 24, 2010 at 12:24 AM
- Gary said...
Gossamer said...
'I'd day you should write "Do not print on edible paper" on the photo, but I know it wouldn't help...'
Surely you know what you'd get then. The picture printed on edible paper on the cake, and "Do not print on edible paper" piped next to it in blue icing. And no sprinkles. - September 24, 2010 at 12:30 AM
Guess they decided to be lazy.. sheesh. Can't even understand a photo what the heck is this world coming to? Lol I really wish they never invented edible paper. At least not for a cake at any rate.
- September 24, 2010 at 1:38 AM
There is a nearby supermarket bakery that produces very tasty results -- with real buttercream, I might add -- but no reasonable person would expect 'fancy' cakes from them, just as I wouldn't expect to sit down to a candlelit steak dinner under the 'golden arches'.
If I were feeling optimistic about the creative resources of an establishment that sells both cake and cat litter, I would hand the decorator a sheet of paper and a box of crayons, saying, "Before you commit anything to frosting, draw your interpretation of my instructions."
A decorator who can't at least sketch what they intend to do is by definition not going to be able to execute it, while a decorator who simply refused would also be refusing my business.
A phone order would obviously require a different approach, but as a reasonably sane person who reads CW daily, I wouldn't be ordering a cake over the phone anyway -- that is known as a 'wreck request'. - September 24, 2010 at 2:51 AM
- Unknown said...
WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?! sakes alive
- September 24, 2010 at 3:51 AM
I like the idea of having the baker sketch the drawing first. And the baker should have said we can't do this and maybe made a suggestion as to what they could do! I bet they could have come up with something acceptable. I would appreciate the honesty. But don't blame the customer; she waasn't expecting this.
- September 24, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Seriously? That's just sad.
- September 24, 2010 at 12:55 PM
- Jennifer Good said...
I went to the C.I.A, and we'd never do any of this crap. This is why you don't hire incompetent people.
- September 24, 2010 at 6:36 PM
- C at Talk to the Clouds said...
I fully agree with Jennifer--bakeries should be up front about their limitations. (For one thing, it keeps them from showing up on Cake Wrecks!) I'm currently working for myself, and I won't take on a project that I can't accomplish. It's just good business practice to make sure I can do what I say I can do. Bakeries not up to requested cakes can just say "This is a specialty cake, and we don't specialize in this particular kind of cake. How about this [cute and doable alternative] which could be ready in [fast amount of time]?"
- September 24, 2010 at 10:57 PM
- penny said...
Wow! I definitely envy the owner of the i love shoes cake! Its a fashion wannabee shoes..I would love to wear it..But mostly, I would love to eat it!!
I like this blog..Its giving me all the other ways of making artful cake..though not all of them were adorable..some of them just dont get into my taste..they are just way too lowly to be appreciated..hahaha but i like the fashion shoes cake though..
as always, this blog makes me hungry..definitly wanted to be eaten while playing my favorite mah jong games.. - September 25, 2010 at 3:31 AM
- depannage informatique said...
This has nothing to do with timing. It's just plain weird to purchase a cake commemorating someone's career as a pop singer who just happens to have recently died
- September 25, 2010 at 11:18 AM
- Magda said...
I've only used edible photo printers for one type of cake, and those were historic book cakes like this one, using online facsimilies of the original books: http://www.geocities.com/magdacakes/Arbeau.html
For that purpose, they were great. I'm not a big fan of photos on cakes in general though. And certainly not in this case! - September 25, 2010 at 3:52 PM
eh- that's what you get for stealing other people's photos from the internet! call it divine retribution.
- September 27, 2010 at 4:08 PM
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50 years ago — Mazda launches rotary-powered Cosmo Sport
(May 30, 2017) TOKOYO — It was a pivotal moment in automobile history when, 50 years ago today, Mazda launched its rotary-powered Mazda Cosmo Sport. The sleek, stylish two-seater marked the beginning of a legacy of innovation that endures to this day — a legacy of fun-to-drive cars and motor sport success powered by unique technology.
Back in 1967, the Cosmo Sport was the world's first car powered by a twin-rotor engine. Known outside Japan as the 110S, it was also Mazda's first sports car, supplying the DNA that has gone into legendary models like the Mazda RX-7 and Mazda MX-5, and indeed every vehicle the Japanese marque manufactures today.
Although only 1,176 were built, the Cosmo Sport was monumental for Mazda, marking its transformation from a maker of predominantly trucks and small cars to an exciting, unique brand characterized by its convention-defying approach to engineering as well as design.
Development of the powerplant under the Cosmo Sport's hood exemplifies the company's challenger spirit and a never-give-up tradition still evident 50 years later. Mazda's engineers surmounted numerous hurdles to making the rotary engine commercially viable, testing Cosmo Sport prototypes over hundreds of thousands of kilometers prior to the market launch.
Although dozens of companies including most major carmakers signed licensing agreements with NSU to develop the German car and motorcycle maker's new technology, only one was successful.
Having harnessed the rotary's potential to deliver performance levels equivalent to much larger and heavier reciprocating piston engines, Mazda would go on to build almost 2 million rotary-powered vehicles, also achieving considerable racing success.
The RX-7, for example, dominated its class at IMSA (International Motor Sport Association) events throughout the 1980s. But Mazda's biggest single triumph on the track came in 1991, when a Mazda 787B powered by a 2.6-liter four-rotor powerplant producing 700 horsepower won the 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was the only non-reciprocating engine ever to win the illustrious endurance race, and the first victory by an Asian brand.
This willingness to try new things and relentlessly push limits remains synonymous with Mazda. The approach spawned the MX-5, whose Jinba-Ittai driver-and-car-as-one ethos has made it the most popular roadster ever. It also brought the world SKYACTIV Technology.
Lightweight and unusual like the rotary engine, the SKYACTIV range of powertrains, platforms, car bodies and other technology found in today's Mazdas are the products of engineering breakthroughs to achieve an extraordinary combination of performance and efficiency. SKYACTIV engines, for example, overcome the drawbacks to extreme compression, increasing the driving fun factor while at the same time reducing fuel consumption and emissions — and differentiating Mazda from its competitors.

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Auto-Restart: After a power cut the unit will restart automatically with the previous function setting when the power returns.
Intelligent Auto-Defrosting: The unit can enter or quit the defrosting mode automatically by timely detecting the frosting situation of the outdoor unit.
Sleep Mode: Because our body temperature cools down as we sleep, the unit automatically adjusts the setting for all-night comfort.
Air Purifying and Deodorizing Filters: Industrial development has offered from one side a better life style, but on the other side it has increased polluting substances presence in the air that helps in spreading of various kinds of diseases. Among the polluting agents, the ones we can more frequently find at home are anti-bacterial dust particles, moulds and etc, which are causing allergic phenomenon, breathing and typical upper respiratory problems. This dual washable filter screen is effective in preventing anti-bacteria mould and duct particles and ensuring a healthy indoor environment.
Turbo Mode: This function enables the unit to reach the preset temperature in the shortest time.
Self-diagnosis and Auto-Protection Function: This function can electronically detect the errors and display the diagnosis by a series of flashing LEDs on the indoor unit. Then the unit will automatically switch to protection mode.
YMGI Group, specializes in researching and utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and new materials, innovatively designs, manufactures, markets energy-efficient and environment friendly air conditioner and heat pump units of all types, including, but not limited to:Split Ductless Systems: (DC inverter and fixed speed) split wall mounted, ceiling mounted cassette, floor mounted free standing, ceiling/floor mounted universal...WMMSPackaged Ductless Systems: mini wall mount packaged unit, portable AC/HP, PTAC/PTHP, air source heat pump (water chiller and heater, roof top....Split Indoor Units: Horizontal flow and upflow fan coil units...SFCUSpecial Condensing Units: side-discharge compact foot-print SHCR, through-the-wall TTWCWe provide nitche and smart HVAC solution for residential, light commercial, institutional, hospitality, industrial and other applications.
YMGI Group operates several facilities to R&D, manufacture, distribute HVAC equipment and parts and accessories, support and service customers. YMGI Group R & D team consists of highly experienced professionals. Our labs provide non-stop support to R & D and quality control. YMGI Group tightly controls all processes from design, components, equipment assembly, inspection to shipping.
YMGI Group provides technical support and customer service in all means. YMGI Group is a strong management-engineering-marketing entity, connecting to thousands of HVAC & R customers. YMGI Group grows and expands steadily.
YMGI Group brought and will continue to bring comfort and satisfaction to all customers around the world.
YMGI Group Mission:-To provide high quality of products and service to improve life quality of all customers, to the ultimate satisfied level possible.-To research and develop technologies and products to help build and maintain sustainable green and energy efficient world.
YMGI Group R & D strives to bring up energy-efficienct and enviorment friendly products, in an endless effort to build up a sustanable world.
Thanks to the cutting edge technology, and the generous offer from mankind's mother-earth, and dad-sun, and other relatives in the universe possible, YMGI Group R & D products that help people untilize energy from:
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YMGI Group R & D consists of highly skilled professionals of experience. YMGI Group can customize R & D products towards various marketing needs, no matter what quantity, what time-frame, what format the customers are looking for.
Manufacturing, is not just a whole bunch of work, as scheduled, to put all the components together, but only one, among many stations, to make a medium (product), which can not only physically be capable of bringing energy efficient and thermally satisfied and psycologically clean comfort, to people and other usage in special applications, once properly delivered and correctly installed.
Also, YMGI views the manufacturing a key process, to allow the medium(product) spiritually inspire people passion to enjoy a happy life, and pass on the value of building up a environmental friendly and sustainable world, for the generations next and next, on and on...
YMGI Group R & D the needed, manufactures the "R & D" and needed, to the quality at our best. YMGI man-u-fact-ure, yes, YMGI Group makes for you, as a matter a fact, all you expected and will expect in the future.
With the state-of-the-art equipment, trained personnel, strigently contolled QC and QA, anything of quality, is to be manufactured.
YMGI Group designs and selects components of quality. These components must work perfectly, both individually and jointly, at initial testing and life-time cycle running...
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Warranty From The Manufacturer - Only applies to units installed by licesensed HVAC Or Air Conditioning company.
If you received a product that is "Dead On Arrival" we will replace it with brand new unit. You have 15 days from the date of delivery to notify us of the same.
Please make sure that you have an invoice from the licensed HVAC (or air conditioning company) with our model number AND serial number to receive any warranty. Replacement parts will be shipped and credit will be given when the part is returned to supplier. You will not receive credit for replacement units or warranty parts without proper documentation. Proper documents include an invoice from us and an invoice from a licensed installer. Our invoice will be emailed to you with the tracking number that you can print and save for future reference.
NO LABOR. THESE LIMITED WARRANTIES DO NOT INCLUDE LABOR or any other costs incurred for service, maintenance, repair, removing, replacing, installing, complying with local building and electric codes, shipping or handling, or replacement of the System, compressors or any other parts. For items that are designed to be maintained or replaced by the owner, the owner is solely responsible for all labor and other costs of maintaining, installing, replacing, disconnecting or dismantling the System and parts (such as filters or belts) in connection with owner-required maintenance. Air filter cleaning and/or replacement for each applicable indoor unit are owner-required maintenance, and labor for this procedure is not covered under warranty. Please consult the applicable technical documentation for air filter cleaning and other maintenance procedures.
D. Proper Installation. This Limited Warranty applies only to Systems that are installed by contractors who are licensed for HVAC installation under applicable local and state law, and who install the Systems in accordance with (i) all applicable building codes and permits; (ii) YMGI's installation and operation instructions; and (iii) good trade practices.
BEFORE REQUESTING SERVICE, please review the applicable technical documentation to insure proper installation and correct customer control adjustment for the System. If the problem persists, please arrange for warranty service.
(a) Contact the licensed contractor who installed the System or the nearest licensed contractor, dealer or distributor of any defect within the applicable warranty time period.
(b) Proof of the installation date by a licensed contractor is required when requesting warranty service. Present the sales receipt, building permit or other document which establishes proof and date of installation. Otherwise, this Limited Warranty shall be deemed to begin one hundred twenty (120) days after the date of manufacture stamped on the System. THE RETURN OF THE OWNER REGISTRATION CARD IS NOT A CONDITION OF COVERAGE UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. However, please return the Owner Registration Card so that YMGI can contact you if a question of safety arises.
(c) This Limited Warranty applies only while the System remains at the site of the original installation and only to locations within the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
2. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: property damages, malfunction or failure of the System, or personal injury caused by or resulting from: (a) accident, abuse, negligence or misuse; (b) operating the System in a corrosive or wet environment containing chlorine, fluorine or any other hazardous chemicals; (c) installation, alteration, repair or service by anyone other than a licensed contractor or other than pursuant to the manufacturer's instructions; (d) improper matching of System components; (e) improper sizing of the System; (f) improper or deferred maintenance contrary to the manufacturer's instructions; (g) physical abuse to or misuse of the System (including failure to perform any maintenance as described in the Operation Manual such as air filter cleaning, or any System damaged by excessive physical or electrical stress); (h) Systems that have had a serial number or any part thereof altered, defaced or removed; (i) System used in any manner contrary to the
Operation Manual; (j) freight damage; or (k) damage caused by force majeure or other factors such as power surge damage caused by lightning and fluctuations in or interruptions of electrical power.
3. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ALSO EXCLUDES: (a) SERVICE CALLS WHERE NO DEFECT IN THE SYSTEM COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS FOUND; (b) System installation or set-ups; (c) adjustments of user controls; or (d) Systems purchased or installed outside the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. Consult the operating instructions for information regarding user controls.
4. This Limited Warranty shall not be enlarged, extended or affected by, and no obligation or liability shall arise or grow out of, YMGI providing, directly or indirectly, any technical advice, information and/or service to Owner in connection with the System.
5. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, YMGI MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE SYSTEM. YMGI DISCLAIMS AND EXCLUDES ALL WARRANTIES NOT EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND ALL REMEDIES WHICH, BUT FOR THIS PROVISION, MIGHT ARISE BY IMPLICATION OR OPERATION OF LAW, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE. NO ONE IS AUTHORIZED TO CHANGE THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IN ANY RESPECT OR TO CREATE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FOR YMGI IN CONNECTION WITH THE SYSTEM. YMGI DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR THE ACTS, OMISSIONS AND CONDUCT OF ALL THIRD PARTIES (including, without limitation, the installing contractor) IN CONNECTION WITH OR RELATED TO THE SYSTEM.
7. Some states do not allow limitations on warranties or exclusions or limitation of damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply.
8. This Limited Warranty gives the owner specific legal rights and the owner may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
9. This Limited Warranty is valid only in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii, and it is not transferable.
What are mini split air conditioners?Like the central air conditioner units, ductless mini split air conditioners have two main components: an outdoor compressor/condenser, and an indoor air-handling unit. A conduit, which houses the power cable, refrigerant tubing, suction tubing, and a condensate drain, links the outdoor and indoor units through a small hole (3 inches usually) that is drilled in the wall of the building. The main advantages of mini split air conditioners are their small size and flexibility for zoning or heating and cooling individual rooms. The number depends on how much heating or cooling is required for the building or each zone (which is also affected by how well the building is insulated). Since each of the split air conditioner zones/rooms will have it's own thermostat, you only need to condition that area when someone is present, which saves energy and money. If you are in a office building at a higher floor, you can also install Outside Compressor using our Wall Bracket.
How does it work?For example the our mini splits use a high quality compressor and environmentally friendly green refrigerant to cool your home, and an innovative heat pump technology to keep your interiors warm in cold weather. The near silent operation is made possible by installing the compressor outside your home or offi ce. The air handler (indoor AC unit) in your dwelling is designed for ideal climate control, allowing you to cool or heat or dehumidify your interiors. You can conveniently adjust the fan speed, air flow direction, and oscillating louvers via remote control, or simply set the 24 hour timer for care free operation.
How much do they cost to run?These energy efficient units provide localized cooling and heating for certain parts of your home or office, rather than cooling or heating other areas that are not occupied. This localized climate control enables you to reduce your energy bills. SEER ratings we have is the best standard in industry and mini split AC's are most energy efficient AC's you can ever find.
Why choose us ? SIMPLE WE HAVE ALL THAT YOU NEED AND LOT MORE!1. Many options to compare - We have brands like Mitsubishi, Friedrich, LG, YMGI, Carrier, Sanyo, Fujitsu, Daikin, Klimaire, Shinco, Haier, Samsung etc. This means you have low to high end prices from different brands with several different options to choose from. 2. Good Warranty on all Air Conditioners - Most of our Split air conditioners have 5 years compressor and 3 years on parts. Some brands like Mitsubishi and LG offer 7 yrs on compressor and 5 yrs on part on several products. 3. Quality - Quality has always been our number one goal. We do not sell cheap brands with poor quality at cheap prices like some of other wholesalers do. We instead sell quality products at cheap prices instead by eliminating the middle man/agent. Our brands are one of the best in the industry and have excellent feedbacks and ratings from customers. You can compare the features with any top brands and you will see them all here on our website.4. LOWEST PRICE GUARANTEE - We will not match but beat all the prices that you have from other stores and if we can't, we will give you a product FREE (see details) as long as we are comparing apples to apples.5. We are listed with Better Business Bureau. SO REST ASSURED THAT YOU ARE BUYING FROM A RELIABLE COMPANY AND NOT SCAMMERS ONLINE. We have been selling air conditioners for decades. 6. GET FREE TECH SUPPORT FOR INSTALLATION WITH ALL OF OUR AC'S (Check all details on our website) . 7. Excellent after sales tech support - It's not all about selling the product, it is also about providing after sales services in case you need help with figuring out .8. Need suggestions before purchase? Call us. With experienced staff on hand we can help you make the right decision that can not only effect your heating and cooling but also can help you save money on energy bills.9. Fast shipping! We usually will ship the product same or next day. Our customers receive the packages normally within 1-5 business days once shipped.10. New Versions! Advanced features! Complete packages With or without install kits! Find them all here...
What size unit is good for my application? How to choose the right AC?
Keep a pen and paper next to you and write down answers to below questions first. Then move to step 2.
A. First question is how many air handlers (indoor units) would you need?Answer to this comes from the number of rooms you want to cool or heat. Remember since this is ductless, you will need ONE air handler per room. But if your kitchen, dinning area and living room are all connected and open to each other, in that case you will need just ONE for this entire area. But if your dinning room has walls around it with only a door size opening from the kitchen, in that case you may want to put ONE in kitchen and ONE in dinning room.B. Are the rooms well insulated? If not we will call it "Situation B"C. How many windows you have in each room? Are these energy efficient windows? (single pane or double pane windows). If you have 2-3 windows in one room and they are single pane windows that are not energy efficient, we will call it a "Situation C"D. Then you need to know the height of your ceiling. Is it a regular ceiling or more than 10 ft high? If it has a high ceiling of 15 or 20 ft, we will call it is "Situation D"E. Do you have any heat generating source in these rooms like sunlight, equipments, computers/server or kitchen etc? If yes, we will call it a "Situation E"
F. Last but not the least you need to know the sq ft of each room.
Once you have the above info, it gets simple then. Below table will help you decide and give you a approx. estimation of what you really need.
Now once you have decided how many units you need, it is time to see what features you want. Low Ambience FeatureFor example if you live in New York where the temperature goes below 15 deg quiet a few times in a year and if you need this AC unit to do the heating job as well in the winter time, in that case DO NOT buy the standard SEER 13 without Low Ambience. You need the unit that has Low Ambience operation as they can produce heat in temperature as low as minus 4 deg or zero deg depending upon which unit you end up buying. YMGI/LG/Friedrich/Haier for example have units that produce heat in temperature as low as zero deg.
HIGH SEER AND INVERTER FEATUREUnits with high SEER and inverter techonlogy save you a lot of money on electricity bills. As much as $50 per month approx. So if you have a high SEER unit with Inverter which is $300 - $400 more than the standard unit with SEER 13, you still will be better off buying the expensive one, as after 6-8 months savings are all yours plus such units are lot more advanced with many other good features.
How does Inverter work?
INVERTER technology delivers precise cooling or heating power as per your choice.It works faster and saves energy while ensuring uniform temperature.
In Depth details:
The inverter tag found on some air conditioners signifies the ability of the unit to continuously regulate its thermal power flow.
Traditional reverse-cycle air-conditioners use a heat pump that is either working at maximum capability or switched off, as the compressor's speed cannot be varied. In order to regulate temperature a thermistor is used to measure the ambient air temperature and switch the compressor on when the ambient air temperature is too far from the desired temperature.
Air-conditioners bearing the inverter tag use a variable-frequency drive to control the speed of the motor and thus the compressor. The variable-frequency drive uses a rectifier to convert the incoming AC current to DC and then uses pulse-width modulation of the DC current within an inverter to produce AC current of a desired frequency. The AC current is used to drive a brushless motor or an induction motor. As the speed of a brushless motor is synchronised to the frequency of the AC current, it is thus possible to build a compressor that can be run at different speeds. Similarly, the voltage and frequency can be varied as needed to efficiently run an induction motor at different speeds. A microcontroller can then sample the current ambient air temperature and adjust the speed of the compressor appropriately.
Eliminating stop-start cycles increases efficiency, extends the life of components, and helps eliminate sharp fluctuations in the load the air-conditioner places on the power supply.
The inverter principle has been applied to a wide range of household appliances including microwave ovens, washing machines, and so on.
If you want Ductless split air conditioner with install kit in your package dealUsually brands like YMGI, Senville, AirCon, Klimaire will have a package deal with installation kit included. But other brands will not come with install kits at all. In such cases we offer Copper Tubings, Service valve adpater, Condensor pads, Wall Brackets etc as optional accessories to buy. Your installer probably will already have them in his truck. If not, you can buy them separately from us when buying brands like Mitsubishi, LG, Sanyo, Friedrich etc.
Is this something that I could install myself?
YES and NO. Depends if you are good technically. You may or may not be able to do it. Some people do the handyman work on the indoor and outdoor unit and pay a small amount to an electrician to hard wire the outdoor unit and pay HVAC professional to vaccuum the lines before releasing the refrigerant. Some people choose to do it all by themselves with their past experience. Manufacturer recommends to have it installed by an HVAC professional. Any of your local professional air conditioning company should be able to install it easily for couple of hundred dollars. It is worth spending this money initially, this way you can have it installed professionally and enjoy the benefits of energy efficient mini split AC for year's to come. You may loose your warranty in some cases if you install this unit yourself. Some brands specifically require you to have an invoice from your HVAC installer to provide warranty help. So make sure to read warranty details before making your purchase.
But How easy are the units to install? For Complete Installation Guide, you can click here To ensure an easy installation and fault free operation, we recommend the unit be installed by a professional HVAC installer. Some brands will not cover warranty if installed unprofessionally by homeowner.
Does mini split air conditioner have air purification capabilities? Air filters?Yes. Most of them have Cold catalyst air filter. BUT LG IS THE BEST IN AIR PURIFICATION WITH IT'S PLASMA AIR PURIFICATION CAPABILITIES. SEE VIDEO BELOW
How noisy are the units?WHISPER QUIET OPERATION is one of the many reasons why they are very popular. The indoor units are typically no noisier than a standard domestic fan, but as they do make some noise, consideration should be given to their location.
Why choose a mini split air conditioner? What are the advantages of ductless split AC?=> Whsiper quiet operation.=> Energy efficient, save money on electric bills!=> Lot cheaper than central air conditioner.=> Easy installation procedure.=> Long term solution, good for new additions or when replacing existing air conditioner.A mini split air conditioner is a cost effective choice to central air conditioning. However, it is typically more expensive than a wall or window air conditioner and you need a professional to install it. Since the compressor sits outside the split air conditioner is very quiet and efficient. Since mini splits have no ducts, they avoid the energy losses associated with the ductwork of central forced air systems. Duct losses can account for more than 30% of energy consumption for space conditioning, especially if the ducts are in an unconditioned space such as an attic. Mini split air conditioners are also sometimes easier to install than other types of air conditioning systems. For example, the hook-up between the outdoor and indoor units generally requires only a three inch hole through a wall for the conduit. Also, most manufacturers of this type of system can provide a variety of lengths of connecting conduits. So, if necessary, you can locate the outdoor unit as far away as 50 feet from the indoor evaporator depending upon which mini split AC you buy. This makes it possible to cool rooms on the front side of a building or house with the compressor in a more advantageous or inconspicuous place on the outside of the building.In comparison to other add-on systems, split air conditioners offer more flexibility in interior design options. The indoor air handlers can be suspended from a ceiling, mounted flush into a drop ceiling, or hung on a wall. Floor-standing models are also available with LG. Most indoor units have profiles of about seven inches deep and usually come with sleek, high tech-looking jackets.
How will ductless mini split air conditioner look in my home or office? see below...
Mini Split AC is an amenity that has been designed to blend harmoniously with your home and offi ce interiors. These high performance, high quality appliances are offered in three beautiful designs. Unlike window mounted air conditioners of yesterday, the ductless mini split air conditioners are mounted high up on walls, not in windows, preserving your outdoor views for all to enjoy. See examples below:-
What is HSPF? HSPF is the abbreviation for the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor. This factor rates the efficient operation of the heating portion of the heat pump. As the HSPF increases, the unit functions at a more efficient level. New units in the United States have HSPF ratings from 7.0 to 9.4. Heating Seasonal Performance Factor-the total heating output in B.T.U's during it's normal usage period for heating divided by the total electrical energy input in watt hours during the same period
What is a Heat Pump and How Does It Work? A Heat Pump is an electrical device that takes heat from one place and transfers it to another. A heat pump transfers heat by circulating environmentally friendly refrigerant through a cycle of evaporation and condensation. A compressor then pumps the refrigerant between two heat exchange coils. In one coil the refrigerant is evaporated at low pressure and absorbs the heat from the surroundings. The refrigerant is then compressed on the way to the other coil where it condenses at high pressure. Now the heat pump releases the heat it absorbed earlier in the cycle. This process is reversible for the summer months and the heat pump acts as a cooling system.
Why Purchase A Heat Pump?A heat pump is the most energy efficient way to heat and cool your home. Heat pumps utilize the renewable heat sources in our surroundings in order to produce heat. The air, ground and water provide useful heat that is warmed up by the heat pump and delivered into the home. Sources such as the air, ground and water provide more heat than realized and the heat pump makes use of these sources that are continuously heated by the sun. WIth British Columbia's mild weather conditioins, having a heat pump is the most logical, environmentally friendly and efficient source of in-home heating and cooling.
How Do You Measure A Heat Pump's Efficiency? Heat pumps provide both cooling and heating, so the efficiency is measured in two different ways. When the heat pump cools, a SEER rating or Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio measures the efficiency. The SEER rating is similar to gas mileage on a car. The higher the SEER rating the more efficient it is. Most of today's heat pumps have a SEER rating between 13.0 and 19.0 SEER. When the heat pump heats the home, a Heating Seasonal Performance Factor or HSPF rates the efficiency. The HSPF rating works the same way as the SEER rating does. The higher the HSPF, the more efficient the system is. Most new units today have a HSPF rating between 7.7 to 9.0 HSPF.
How does an air conditioner work?An air conditioner seems as if it cools your home's air, but it actually makes your home less warm by removing heat from the indoor air and transferring that heat to the outdoor air. Heat is extracted from the home by passing indoor air across a refrigerant coil in the indoor unit. Refrigerant lines then carry the heat to the outdoor unit, where it is released into the outside air. The cooling cycle continues until the indoor temperature reaches the thermostat setting.
What does SEER mean? Season Energy Efficiency Ratio. It is a system for rating the efficiency of air conditioning equipment. SEER is calculated by dividing the cooling capacity in BTU/H, of a continuously operating air conditioner, by the electric power input, or watts, of power consumed. The higher the SEER, the less the unit should cost to operate.
What is R-410A? R-410A is a hydro fluorocarbon (HFC), which is an environmentally friendly refrigerant that is considered by most to be the likely replacement for R-22.
Both Carrier and Lennox heat pumps use envronmentally friendly R-410A refrigerant. This refrigerant does not deplete the ozone layer and is seen as the logical replacement for Freon R-22. Carrier beat the competition by six years and introduced Puron refrigerant or R-410A. Use of R-410A adds to the efficiency and realiability of a heat pump.
Are there any good reasons for replacing my existing system if it is still functioning? You should consider replacing your system if it is old, and therefore less efficient or if it will probably need major repairs in the near future. New systems can be 60% more efficient than systems built only 10 years ago. Normal wear and tear can reduce the efficiency of your system. Another costly season of utility bills or paying for an expensive failed part can go a long way toward the cost of a new system.
How do I know what to buy? Make sure the unit that you select is the correct size for your needs. Systems that are too large or too small can be inefficient. We would be pleased to provide an energy analysis to show you the true operating cost. If someone in the family has allergies, an air filtration system should be part of the installation.
What does it mean to zone my house and why should I zone my house?A zoning system is designed for the many ways you use your home. Maybe you're caught up in family "thermostat wars"? Or perhaps you have unoccupied areas that do not need conditioning? A Lennox® zoning system allows you to divide your home into separate areas, giving you the comfort and control you've always wanted. The main benefits of residential zoning are: Comfort Zoning meets the specific temperature and airflow requirements of one area, without affecting other areas. Efficiency A properly designed zoning system can save you hundreds of dollars in energy costs each year. Control Zoning divides the home into different areas and comfort into different levels, giving you more choices and control than ever before. Quiet Performance When integrated with variable speed and/or two-stage HVAC systems, zoning allows your heating and cooling equipment to deliver peak performance and efficiency without continually operating at peak capacity. Lower speeds mean lower sound levels.
What else might be needed if I replace my old system? Beside the installation of new equipment, other items need to be inspected and possibly replaced, such as, thermostat, ducts, refrigerant piping, electrical service, wiring, condensate piping, insulation, flue piping and terminations, chimney liner, slabs, filter, registers, grills, drain pans and evaporator coil.
How often should I change or clean my filters?Dirty filters should be replaced to prevent equipment from working harder, resulting in energy waste and possibly causing damage to your unit. Filters should generally be replaced every month when the system is running. Filters should be replaced with the same kind and size as your original filter. If the filter is not disposable, follow the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning it.
Should I cover my outdoor unit in the winter?Covering the unit is not necessary. Air conditioners are built to withstand a wide range of climate changes. Rain even helps keep your unit clean. Since heat pumps run all year long, they should not be covered.
Should I set my thermostat fan to the "ON" position so the fan runs all the time? (not available with all brands and models)?There are advantages. One is full-time filtering of the air in your home. Another is that you can maintain a more even temperature throughout your home.
What causes indoor air pollution?Many everyday household items contribute to poor indoor air quality. Compounds found in carpeting, furniture, upholstery and drapery fabric consistently emit gas or fumes. Other sources of pollutants can include, but are not limited to, cleaning agents, paints and personal care products. Also, newer homes that are tightly sealed for energy efficiency tend to limit air circulation, which can contribute to a buildup of contaminants. Likewise, things like weather stripping and storm doors keep stale air in and fresh air out.
How can I improve my indoor air quality?There are five basic strategies for outsmarting indoor air pollution: Identify the problem:The first step toward better indoor air is to identify the types of pollutants present in the home. The best way to do this is to schedule an in-home air-quality test. Reduce concentrations of particles and bioaerosolsRoutine cleaning and housekeeping helps reduce indoor air pollutants, but these simple fixes are not cure-alls. Some contaminants are so small that they may escape through the vacuum or never land on a surface. Lennox HEPA filtration systems, electronic air cleaners, high-efficiency air filters capture even the smallest of particles and bioaerosols. Reduce or eliminate chemical vapors and odorsChemical vapors and odors can come from many different sources inside and outside the home. Once inside the home, these potentially toxic pollutants circulate through the ductwork, entering every room and living space. A Lennox air purification system removes and destroys 50% of household chemical vapors and odors within 24 hours. Ventilate Your HomeToday's modern homes are well-insulated and sealed to conserve energy, which means airborne pollutants have no way to escape. Lennox® ventilation systems help remove particles and bioaerosols by exchanging stale, recirculated indoor air with fresh, filtered outside air.
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Your product will be mostly shipped using Freight Company such as SAIA, ESTES, Old Dominion, FEDEX or UPS and will be delivered in 1-5 business days depending upon your geographical location from our warehouses. We ship products from warehouses in NY, NJ, FL, CA,AZ, TX And MO. Mostly if you are close to our warehouses, you should receive the Product in 1-3 business days. We will email you your tracking number soon as its shipped out or you can log into your account on our website by using your email address and password you created at the time of placing order to check all the shipment and product details.Please remember we only ship to 48 states within United States. Due to expensive shipment fee we do not ship to Hawaii & Alaska. We do not ship to Canada, Puerto Rico, Jamaica and other countries due to custom issues.
Though above shipment and delivery process is what we normally practice, under unforseen circumstances they cannot be guaranteed at all times. But we do our best and mostly succeed to ship the product either same or the next day.
Overnight Shipping Details (if required)
We can ship overnight or by Second Day Air. But beacuse these are air conditioners and the package weighs more than 90 pounds usually, shipping overnight can result in the package being mishandled and delivered damaged. Plus it cost anywhere from $180-$850 more than regular shipping depending upon your location from our warehouse. Feel free to email us with such enquiries.
We truly appreciate your business and for the past 2 decades being in this business we have continued to do our best to earn customer trust with each transaction. We want you to be happy with your purchase.
100% Satisfaction is guaranteed with all your purchases. In case any of the RARE complications occur, we will handle them upto your best interest and satisfaction.
Delivery Acceptance Terms:If you receive a package that seems damaged or dented, please open the package in front of the driver and after inspection if you see the product has a severe damage you can refuse the package and call us immediately. We will then arrange a new shipment (Free Replacement) ASAP.
Please note: If the box looks visibly damaged, the product inside may still be in perfect condition as they are well padded for shipping purposes.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN OR REFUSE THE PACKAGE WITHOUT INSPECTING THE CONDITION OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE. Please take pictures if needed, accept or refuse shipment based upon the condition of the product in the box, not based upon the condition of the box. Please remember if you signed off on a delivery document, insurance cannot be filed if cosmetic damage is found at a later date, as it is considered to have happened after delivery at jobsite. If you need to get in touch with KINGERSONS, please call KINGERSONS customer service number at 1-386-951-1722 OR email us with your query. AS PER OUR WEBSITE, BELOW IS OUR EXCHANGE/RETURN POLICY FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
DEFECTIVE EXCHANGEIf unit (any product) is defective, depending upon the brand you buy, it will be taken care of by manufacturer warranty. Usually they will send out the replacement part within 24 hours, if replacing part is not a solution, they would probably replace the whole unit if the product was found defective. Replacement will only be made with the same model, if customer decides to upgrade or downgrade to a different model, we'll treat it as a return and a new order.
* All returns should be in original packaging and in brand new condition. Installed products are not considered brand new and cannot be returned.
* All damaged returns and replacements must be requested within 24 hours after the receipt of the product. *
Before shipping the product back, you should request an RA# (Return Authorization number), without an RA# your package will not be accepted, will be refused and sent back by the warehouse.
RETURNSFor all returns, customer is responsible to ship product back to our warehouse at their own expense; restocking fee of 19% will apply regardless if defective and original shipping fee (from $69 to $189 depending upon the product you purchased) will not be refunded as it is paid to the trucking company's and they are non-refundable.
CANCELLATIONSIf you placed the order and you wanted to cancel the order BEFORE IT IS SHIPPED, we will gladly cancel your order and $15.99 cancellation fee will be charged and 3% credit card processing charges will not be refunded. Please make sure that you call us within few hours after the order is placed. We ship the items out same or next business day. We cannot process cancellations after the product is shipped out. It will be considered as a return instead once the product is shipped and you will need to pay the return charges. If the delivery of the shipment is refused above return policy will apply. Once the item is shipped, the shipping company will not refund us the shipping fee back and will charge us for shipping both ways, this will not be refunded if cancelled after the product is shipped and 19% restocking fee will apply.
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From NPR News, this is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED. I'm Audie Cornish.
And I'm Melissa Block. Today, a long legal battle came to an end. On one side, Google; on the other, book publishers. The two have reached an agreement to resolve a lawsuit that's dragged on for seven years. But this does not end Google's legal trouble, as it tries to digitize the world's books. An even more important lawsuit remains unresolved - with thousands of authors of those books that Google has scanned. NPR's Laura Sydell reports.
LAURA SYDELL, BYLINE: Over seven years ago, Google began scanning books at major libraries, but didn't bother to ask permission from publishers and authors. The company wanted to make the books searchable online. It works like this: If you search for information about, say, George Washington's life, among the results, you might see a snippet of text from his biography; and that might tempt you into buying the whole book. But publishers and authors objected. They argued that Google was legally required to get permission - book by book - before it started scanning.
Tom Turvey of Google, who's been negotiating with the publishers, says today's agreement didn't actually settle the issue.
TOM TURVEY: I think it's fair to say that the parties agree to disagree.
SYDELL: What they do agree on, is that they're going to work together to bring more books online.
TURVEY: It's going to be a multistep process - of publishers saying, here are the books that we're aware of, that we own the rights to; and us saying, well, here are the books that we scanned, that we believe - that are yours.
SYDELL: What made this agreement possible, after all these years of fighting, is that the two parties got to know each other. Google has been selling books in its online store.
Tom Allen is president and CEO of the Association of American Publishers, which represents all the major publishing houses in the U.S.
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