There are many options when it comes to air conditioning and these articles can help you decide on cooling options for your home. There is information on energy efficient air conditioning, cooling a small space, portable cooling, dehumidifiers and much more.
Are you in the market for a new air conditioning system? Are you trying to decipher technical information you’ve read or heard? These nine common acronyms and abbreviations can help you decipher the code: BTU stands for British Thermal Unit, a standardized measure for heat generation. One BTU equals the amount of heat needed to increase water temperature...
There are many ways to make your air conditioning system more energy efficient and minimize your impact on the environment. Some are easy and affordable, others involve a larger investment. Let’s look at five basic strategies. 1. Manage the Thermostat Control your thermostat settings to conserve energy, minimize emissions and reduce cooling costs. In general,...
Indoor air quality is often far worse than outdoor air. In fact medical experts say it contributes to problems ranging from allergies and asthma to breathing difficulties, bronchitis, coughs, cold-like symptoms, eye irritation, headaches, sore throats and more. These five basic strategies can help improve the quality of air in your home. 1. Increase Passive...
In most American households, air conditioning accounts for roughly half of the energy costs during the hot, humid months of summer. To keep cool and cut costs, try these five simple strategies. 1. Clean or Replace Air Filters Most air conditioning systems use one of two basic types of air filters. Some have permanent filters...
Your air conditioning system represents more than a century of technology advancements and refinements. This long history means the components are remarkably reliable, but from time to time things can go wrong. Let’s look at five common AC problems and a few basic troubleshooting tactics. Keep in mind that if the temperature is rising and...
During peak summer months, cooling accounts for roughly 50% of the average household’s energy costs. If you’re seeking fast and easy ways to lower your cooling costs, you’ve come to the right place. 1. Adjust the Thermostat Whether you’re adjusting the thermostat up or down, every degree of change affects cooling costs by about 1%....
Is ductless air conditioning the right cooling solution for your hot spaces? It is if you live in a home with baseboard, radiator or radiant heating or you’re working to convert an unducted garage into a workshop or home office. Ductless AC is a faster, more affordable way to cool a space without installing ductwork...
If you’re in the market for a new air conditioner you not only want to get the best deal but you want to get a unit that will meet your cooling needs. Here are ten tips to help you find the air conditioner that’s right for you. Shop during the off season. Air conditioners tend...
Central air conditioning systems are built so that a central unit cools and dehumidifies air before circulating it throughout a building. Central air is often installed with a heating system, since both systems use the same electrical grid and ductwork to circulate cooled or heated air. This type of air conditioning is ideal for large...
Split system air conditioning is a fairly recent addition to the residential air conditioning market. Sometimes referred to as mini split air conditioning, they have been used in commercial, institutional, and retail buildings for almost two decades now. Many times they are used in multifamily housing, or in buildings with “non-ducted” cooling or heating systems....