How Air Conditioners Work

•Portable Air Conditioning Can Improve Your Health
Portable air conditioning can improve indoor air quality by cooling or heating the air, in addition to filtering and dehumidifying it. If you have particular health issues, such as asthma or allergies, a portable air conditioner can can help improve indoor air quality and help you feel better. Allergies can cause itchy and watery eyes, a runny nose, inflamed sinuses and a sore throat. Air conditioners with special filters to trap allergens, such as HEPA air filters, can help remove pollen and...

•Air Conditioner Efficiency Tips
When the temperatures rise in the summertime, the efficiency of your air conditioners drops. There are some steps that you can take that will keep your home cooler, reduce your air conditioning costs, and provide savings on your energy bill. Have your air conditioning unit inspected annually. They need to be periodically cleaned and tuned. Have a professional inspect and tune your system. Have them check the coolant charge, airflow, and the insulation on the cooling lines. Keep rooms closed...

•Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips
For your home central air conditioning system to last as long as possible, proper maintenance is a must. By caring for your unit properly, you will extend its life, keep energy costs down, and and will keep your system running at peak performance. To keep your central air conditioner system in top-performing condition, follow these tips: - Check all of the hoses for leaks at least twice a year. The best times to do this are before you turn on your unit for the summer season, and just before...

•What To Consider When Buying A Residential Heating System
Selecting a new home heating system for your home is an important decision. There are many factors to consider, such as the age, size and layout of your home, its overall energy efficiency, location, budget, and even your lifestyle. Do you want an integrated system that addresses your heating, air conditioning and air quality needs together? Or are you simply replacing or adding a new system? Other questions include: What are the tradeoffs between up front installation costs versus energy...

•Heating Safety Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Carbon Monoxide poisoning is a serious safety concern associated with your gas or oil burning furnace, kerosene heater or wood-burning stove. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by the incomplete combustion of fuels. This danger is associated with household appliances fueled by gas, oil, kerosene, or even wood. If not properly maintained, these appliances can produce dangerous, or even fatal, levels of CO in the home. Each year, about 5,000 people are treated for CO...