Evaluation of Formicary Corrosion's Impact on the HVAC/R Industry

Thank you for your participation in this brief 6 question survey. Mainstream Engineering may develop a new product but first must evaluate the impact formicary corrosion has on the HVAC/R industry. We ask that participants only be technicians who have been in the HVAC/R industry for at least a year. Your sincere feedback is much appreciated.

What region of the United States do you currently perform HVAC/R services in?

	Northeast
	Midwest
	West
	South
	I do not work in the United States

Have you heard of the term “formicary corrosion” in reference to AC coils before taking this survey?

	Yes, I am familiar with the term
	I think I may have heard of this
	No, never

Are you familiar with what formicary corrosion actually is? Or at least what problems are caused by formicary corrosion?

	Yes, very familiar
	I think I have an idea of what it is
	No, not at all

How often do you run into problems with formicary corrosion on coils?

	All of the time
	Hardly ever
	Never
	I don’t know

Please indicate your own experiences with formicary corrosion below.

	It is a widespread problem that affects a large group of my customers
	It is an issue that comes up over and over again with just a small group of my customers
	It’s not a problem at all
	I don’t know
	Other (blank)

6	Do you have a way of dealing with formicary corrosion now? Even if it’s something pretty obvious such as “I replace the leaky coils” or “I only buy pre-coated coils” we’d like for you to let us know.