caring for your air conditioning equipment

3 Signs That Your Central Heating And Air Unit Is Too Small

7 April 2017

Central heating and air systems come in all different sizes. When choosing the right unit for your home, it's important to take your home's square footage into consideration. Although you might have always assumed that your existing system is the right size for your home, this might not be the case. These are a few signs that it might be too small and that you might need to talk to an HVAC technician at a company like Ricotta Heating & Air about installing a new, bigger unit in your home.

3 Things to Consider When Choosing AC Filters

30 March 2017

Ideally, you should not rely on price when selecting a filter to use in your air conditioning (AC) system. There are other more important factors that will help you get the right filter, which differs from household to household. Here are three crucial parameters you need to consider: Mode of Operation Filters come in two basic modes of operation, which are electrostatic and mechanical modes of capture. The mechanical filters are meshes with small holes that allow air to flow through but trap particles bigger than those holes.

Preparing Your HVAC System For A Summer Vacation

14 March 2017

As the weather begins to warm, many people begin to plan their next vacation. There are many details to consider when you are planning a summer vacation, and one detail often overlooked is the preparation of your home's HVAC system. Here are three simple things that you can do to ensure your HVAC system continues to run properly while you are out of town on a summer vacation this year.

Air Conditioner Installation: Placement Matters

7 March 2017

When installing an air conditioning system, it is important to ensure that the different parts of the system are placed in such a way as to ensure optimum performance. Here is what you should know about the relationship between where you place an air conditioner part and its performance. Outside unit placement The outside unit of an air conditioning system is responsible for cooling the liquid refrigerant. This is a process that is necessary so as to ensure that by the time the refrigerant reaches the evaporator coil, it is cold enough to effectively cool the air passing over the coil.

Can Using A Portable Or Window Air Conditioner Save On Energy Costs?

13 February 2017

Nearly everyone enjoys saving a few dollars on their energy bills, but sometimes it is difficult to figure out exactly what you need to do to trim the costs. Using a portable or window air conditioner during the summer, even if you have central air, may be a cost-effective choice for you. Consider these ways you can cut the costs of cooling your home with a portable or window air conditioning unit.

How Your Air Conditioner Can Cause Your Electric Bill To Skyrocket

24 October 2016

Obviously, your electric bill will increase when your air conditioner is working full force.  That's to be expected. But when your electric bill ends up being extremely higher than you expect, it may be time to do a bit of investigating to see if there's something wrong with your air conditioning system. Here are a few things that could cause your air conditioner to use more electricity than it should. 

An Audible Guide To Air Conditioning Problems & Repairs

24 June 2016

For many people, there is a specific soundtrack to summer that comes each year. The sounds of lawn mowers, sizzling grills, and air conditioners churning out cool air through a home are just a few of these sounds. When listening to an air conditioner, it's often easy to notice sounds that you're not used to hearing. By recognizing these sounds early on, you can determine if there is a problem with your air conditioner and find a variety of ways to help fix it.

Understanding Steam Shower Installation For Your Bathroom Remodeling Project

19 February 2016

If you've been thinking about remodeling your bathroom, one of the things you should think about is integrating a steam shower. Steam shower enclosures are over-sized shower units that feature tight seals on the doors so that the steam can build up inside the walls of the enclosure. The steam produced can open your pores, stimulate your metabolism and even soothe achy muscles. Before you try to install one, though, you should understand some of the components that you'll need for the steam shower to function properly.