Posts Tagged ‘air conditioner’
Heat Pump vs Air Conditioner: A Cooling Battle!
Carpet vs hardwood floors? Paint vs wallpaper? Tile vs laminate? Heat pump vs air conditioner? The number of decisions you have to make for your home seems to be endless. And when these decisions are linked to large investments, it can become a battle. To get started in this face-off, let’s compare heat pumps and…
Read MoreAchoo! Signs You Need To Change Your Air Filter
The air conditioner’s dust filter is a vital part of any cooling system. Its job is twofold: to keep dirt and dust out of your air conditioner’s inner workings, and make sure that dirt and dust never make it into your lungs. After a couple of months, an air filter will begin to get clogged…
Read MoreHeat Pump: Residential Heating System
What is a Heat Pump? Perhaps your old furnace just went out and you’re looking for an affordable alternative. Maybe you’re thinking ahead to summer and wondering if you really need to install central air conditioning. It could also be that you’re just curious about a home heating system like a heat pump. Heat pumps…
Read More4 Air Conditioners Myths
Despite that fact that so many homeowners have central air conditioners or window units, there are still many myths about running these HVAC systems. Unfortunately, believing some of these traditional tales may result in diminished AC efficiency and higher energy bills. Here is the truth behind four common air conditioner myths: Myth #1. Ceiling Fans…
Read MoreThermostats 101
A thermostat is an external component of your HVAC unit that controls the temperature of the inside of your home. It senses the current temperature and signals the heater or air conditioner to activate if a change is required. As with most things in our modern world, when technology improves, many of our products change,…
Read More5 Tips to Make Your HVAC Last Longer
Whether you recently updated your HVAC system or are simply trying to ensure that your current set-up lasts as long as possible, do you find yourself worrying about the system on a regular basis? How can you be sure that your air conditioner will work properly once summer hits? In order to avoid stressing about…
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