caring for your air conditioning equipment

3 Important Air Conditioning Maintenance Tips For Homeowners

20 December 2017

Are you someone who prefers the cold of winter to the heat of summer? Have you made sure that your air conditioner will work next year so that you're more comfortable? Whether you actually like summer or not, having a working air conditioner can mean the difference between comfort and misery during the summer months. While it's not difficult to keep your air conditioner in working condition, here are some things that you should have done or that you need to do before spring and hot weather arrive once again:

Window Of Opportunity: How To Make Sure Your Small Window Unit Cools Your Studio Apartment

9 November 2017

A studio apartment may be the perfect place to start out in. Although studio apartments are typically one large room aside from the kitchen and bathroom, studio apartments are perfect for many people. If you spend a lot of time away from home, if it is just you and your dog, or if you prefer a place that is lower in cost but in a certain type of community, a studio apartment is perfect for you.

3 Heat Exchanger Problems That Could Affect Your Furnace

2 October 2017

Just as your air conditioner relies on its evaporator and condenser coils to transfer heat, your furnace relies on its heat exchanger to transfer heat from passing exhaust gases to your home's indoor air. While heat exchangers are usually reliable, they can fall prey to a number of problems that could ultimately get in the way of heating your home effectively. The following not only talks about three of the most common problems you can face with your heat exchanger, but also how you and your HVAC technician can work to resolve these issues and keep your furnace operating as normal.

What You Should Be Doing To Get Your Air Conditioner Ready For Winter

14 September 2017

As the crisp fall weather settles in and you are ready to break out your sweaters and cozy up in front of a nice warm fire, there are many steps you will also need to take to get your home ready for the change of seasons. One of the systems that you will need to prepare for winter is your air conditioning system. While many people tend to just switch their thermostat over to heat and forget all about their air conditioner, this can actually be detrimental to your air conditioning system.

Three AC Mistakes That You May Be Making

30 August 2017

No one wants their home's air conditioner to break down during a summer heat wave, but it's often simple homeowner mistakes that lead to AC problems. This doesn't have to be the case, though. By knowing the most common mistakes you can actively take steps to avoid them. #1: Closing too many vents It's common practice to close the vent and registers in rooms that aren't being used in an effort to save on cooling costs.

3 Ways To Help Keep The Air In Your Home Clean

10 August 2017

Minimizing indoor air pollution is something many people don't give a lot of thought to beyond the obvious fixes such as not allowing smoking. However, there are other contributory factors to bad indoor air quality. Airborne fungal spores and pollen, dust mites, certain types of household products containing chemical compounds, and carbon monoxide produced by fireplaces, woodstoves, gas ranges, and space heaters are examples of other causes of bad indoor air quality.

Why The Installation Area Of Your New Air Conditioner Matters

29 July 2017

A central AC installation is an applied science. It cannot be installed just anywhere around the base of your home. Selecting the correct location depends on a number of factors. Here is why the location matters so much. Traveling over Distances The outdoor unit and electrical connections should be placed as close to your forced air furnace as possible. This usually rules out one half of the area of your foundation.

When Is A Window Air Conditioner Actually A Better Choice?

19 July 2017

If you look through home improvement magazines and talk to real estate investors, it may seem like upgrading to central air conditioning is always the right choice... as if window air conditioners are somehow undesirable or inferior. It is true that in many cases, a central air conditioning system will keep your home more evenly cool and also require less maintenance than a set of window units. However, to declare window-based air conditioners completely obsolete or useless is an exaggeration.