Air Conditioning Tips and Advice (92)
The ABC’s of Air Conditioning – Zoning
A zoning system is designed for the many ways you use your home. Maybe you’ve experienced the family “thermostat wars?” Or perhaps you have unused rooms that do not need conditioning? Zoning a heating and cooling allows you to divide your home into separate areas, giving you the comfort and control you desire. The benefits of zoning include: […]
Read MoreWhy is One Room Cool While Others are Hot?
Inconsistent cooling in the home is one of the most common reasons homeowners contact us for service. Hot and cold zones around the home are not only an annoyance, they’re a sign that the home’s air delivery system is not operating correctly. Many homeowners will simply close or open vents, or adjust the thermostat well […]
Read MoreLandscaping Tips to Conceal Your Air Conditioner
For many homeowners, the outside part of the central air conditioner is not a feature of the home they want to show off. Thankfully, with a little planning and time you can landscape around your air conditioner to conceal it from view while also ensuring that it can operate safely without interference. One easy way […]
Read MoreCheck Your Air Conditioner for Mold
In the hot, humid Southwest Florida climate mold growth in the home is always a concern. When an air conditioner is running, the condenser, located inside the home, creates condensation that accumulates into a pan before emptying down the condensation drain tube. If this tube becomes clogged, water can accumulate in the pan, allowing unhealthy mold and […]
Read More8 Effective Ways to Lower Energy Use in the Home
When it comes to electricity use in the home, air conditioners are one of the most energy intensive. So to start saving electricity it makes sense to target the biggest energy consumers first by finding alternative methods of accomplishing the same task while using less electricity. Here are some tips to reduce energy use. 1. […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Fans for Maintaining Comfort & Indoor Air Quality
While your home’s central air conditioner plays the most important role in maintaining cool comfortable air inside the home, there are several types of fans that each play an important role in keeping the air cool and healthy. The four main types of fans are: Whole-House Fans This type of fan is designed to circulate […]
Read MoreAnnual Cooling Season Checklist
Whether you cool your home with a central air conditioner, a geothermal heat pump, or a ductless cooling system, regular maintenance is important for preventing unexpected breakdowns during the hottest, most humid days of the summer. A professional AC tune-up will extend the life of your cooling system and ensure that your air conditioner operates […]
Read MoreTips to Prepare Your Home for the Allergy Season
As spring arrives, many allergy sufferers will take refuge inside their home from the tree and plant pollen that can make life miserable. While the pollen levels are lower indoors, overall air quality can actually be much lower indoors. The reason is our home’s are tightly sealed, trapping allergens like dust, pet dander, mold, cooking […]
Read MoreMeasuring Indoor Air Quality With the Carrier Indoor Air Analyzer
As the hot weather approaches our homes will be sealed with the air conditioner turned on. While the conditioned air may feel comfortable, it may actually be less healthy as indoor air pollutants become trapped inside. Most of these potentially harmful contaminants can’t be seen in the air, they include: pet dander, bacteria, viruses, chemical […]
Read MoreThe ABC’s of Air Conditioning – Condensing Unit
A central air conditioner consists of two main parts (a split system): an indoor section with an air handler and/or furnace and an outdoor section called the condensing unit. The outdoor condensing unit cools the air and sends it to the indoor air handler to be circulated through your home by a blower and air […]
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