Cooling Refrigerants Refrigerants are what make air conditioning possible. Contained within the coils of an air conditioner, these liquid agents cool and dehumidify indoor air. For years, the most common refrigerant used in air-conditioning systems was R-22 (Freon). Today, in response to growing environmental concerns, production of systems using R-22...
The air conditioner is a wonderful thing. Without it, the summer would be a lot more difficult to handle, especially on those very hot, humid days. Having an air conditioner can make things much more manageable, makes people happier, and it makes them more productive. There are countless choices...
How air conditioners work is by removing the heat from the space they serve. An air conditioner is simply a big refrigerator that uses the process of refrigeration to provide cooling for a building. Types of Air Conditioners Types of air conditioner systems include window units, Central Air Conditioners,...
To repair or replace your air conditioner, that is the question that likely comes to mind whenever your Heating or Air Conditioning system stops working. Although repairing your air conditioner may be the most affordable solution now, it might not be the best choice over the long run. Factors to consider...
Air conditioners are a wonderful invention. They help keep us cool in the winter, and they literally can save lives. During a major heatwave, the temperature on the upper floors of an apartment building can get very high. That is bad news for anyone who is elderly, young or...
There are few things better than air conditioning on a hot day. When the temperature goes up in the summer, sales of air conditioners always go up. The problem is that with an air conditioner, one-room gets nice and cold, but the rest of the rooms are still warm....
When dealing with warming and cooling your home, you have probably noticed that there are places in your home that are often warmer or cooler than other areas. There can be a number of reasons for this. For example, we all know that warm air rises. Rooms on upper floors, as a...
Everyone these days, for a plethora of reasons, is looking to use less energy. One of the biggest sources of energy consumption in many older homes is the water heater. As such, in recent years more and more manufacturers have released indirect water heater models to the public, and...
