Tag Archive For "AC"
DIY: How to Install the AC Coil
During the hottest days of summer, your air conditioner keeps your home cool and comfortable. If you start noticing problems with your air conditioner, the most likely culprit is your system’s condenser coils. The condenser coil, also known as an evaporator coil, is the central part in a network of ducts that cools the warm air …
The Best of the Best in Air Conditioning
We are nearly halfway through 2016, and already we have heard of so many great AC units out there. We have written about ACs before in our Different Types of Air Conditioners series, and now we are here to list the ACs we consider the best options. Here are the brands and series we consider …
How to Service an Air Conditioner
It is usually a good idea to have your air conditioner serviced regularly by a professional, but you can perform most of the basic cleaning yourself. Here is a quick guide to what you should do for your unit at the beginning and end of the summer cooling season.
Affordable Heating and Air Conditioning Options
The hottest months of the year are finally here, and for many homeowners, this means staying indoors and cranking up the AC. Unfortunately, central air is simply too expensive for many people, meaning they do not have a good way to beat the heat. What many people do not know, however, is that you do …
Home Air Conditioning Cost Comparison
So you’ve decided that you are tired of sweltering in the summer heat, of putting box fans in the window only to have them circulate hot air to no avail. Unfortunately, now you’re hip deep in looking at the costs of air conditioning systems, and you do not even know how to start. The best …
The Top Rated Mini Split Air Conditioners
As we slowly start to move into the thick of summer, it becomes more important than ever to make sure you have an air conditioning unit that is up to the task of keeping you cool. Of course, there are so many different kinds of air conditioners that knowing which one is the best can …
What is a Ductless Air Conditioner?
Ductless air conditioning is a more energy and cost efficient way to cool your home. These systems are perfect for homes that do not have any ductwork installed, particularly older homes. With a ductless air conditioner installed in your home, you can avoid installing window units in your home every summer because these systems are …
Finding the Right Sized Air Conditioner
Contrary to popular belief in America, bigger is not always better. This could not be truer when it comes to choosing an AC unit. While it might seem like a good idea to go out and buy the biggest unit you can afford, many times you are actually causing yourself more headaches than you are …
Environmentally Friendly Freon
What is Freon, and why do you care about it? Well, Freon is the chemical that works to cool your home via your air conditioner. Recently, the EPA passed regulations that attempt to control certain types of Freon because they have been found to be environmentally harmful. Here is what you need to know about …
