About Me
When I was a kid, we didn't have air conditioning. During the summer, we would swelter in our beds, wishing for a cooler night or a little rainy weather. When I realized that other families had controllable climates, I longed for the day that I could enjoy my own air conditioning. As an adult, air conditioning and climate control has always intrigued me, which is why I have tried to learn as much as I can about the subject. This blog is all about honing your HVAC skills and learning more about your system--especially if you are a beginner.
2017
4 Mistakes You Can Make With Your Air Conditioner
Your home's air conditioner works hard to keep your home cool all summer long. Unfortunately, you may be doing things that can harm the appliance, causing the air conditioner to become less inefficient or break down prematurely. Here are four mistakes you could make that is not good for the air conditioner.
Micromanaging the Thermostat
You may think you are saving money by constantly adjusting the thermostat to your needs, but this can actually cause more harm than good.
Summer House Guests? 3 Ways To Keep Your Cool When The In-Laws Come To Visit
Family time is always a good thing, yet you know that having your house filled with relatives can sometimes lead to a few blowups. As the host, you have the home team advantage of being able to at least control your environment so that everyone has a good time. Since you know that tempers tend to flare as the temperature starts to rise, use these tips to get your cooling system in shape so that you can at least be sure that everyone is comfortable.
Steps To Take To Minimize Production Downtime When Your Boiler Malfunctions
If you work in an industry where you have a boiler on the premises to aid in the heating of water for production of your wares, you most likely rely on this important piece of machinery to get your jobs completed each day. If you find yourself in a situation where your boiler suffers from a malfunction, steps to continue production within the company will be necessary so you do not lose an excessive amount of money during this situation.
3 Things That Can Cause Your Air Compressor To Fail
You may think you air conditioner system's sole job is to keep your family and belongings cool when temperatures are high in the summer months, but that is not its only role. Air conditioning is also an imperative part of removing humidity from your home, which prevents mold growth and health problems. Because of these tasks, it is important that your cooling works in an effective and efficient manner. Unfortunately, excessive use can cause the compressor to fail, preventing your system from creating and moving cooled air into the home.
4 Of The Most Common Causes Of Air Conditioning Failure
When the summer is hot and the air conditioning is working hard to keep your home cool and comfortable, one problem can shut the whole system down. Sometimes they are problems you never saw coming, other times they are completely avoidable. Taking the time to clean and maintain your air conditioning system is critical to its operation and should not be overlooked. Here are a few reasons your air conditioning might not be working properly.
What's That Smell? 3 Odors To Check For When Starting Up Your Air Conditioner This Summer
Summer will be here before you know it. With the temperatures starting to heat up, it's time to take your air conditioner on a practice run. Letting your air conditioner run through a few cycles before summer arrives will allow you to identify potential problems. Foul odors are one problem that you might not be expecting. If your air conditioner is emitting some odors that you're not familiar with, here are some troubleshooting tips to help you identify the problem.
Proper Heat Distribution In Your Home Can Save You Money
It's interesting to think about how your heating efficiency depends not only on the performance of your heating system, but also on how heat is distributed throughout your home. Here are some things to mark off your checklist when you're trying to arrange an efficient heating system.
Don't Heat Unnecessarily
First of all, think about how you can eliminate heat flow to areas that you don't really want to heat. HVAC leaks are a common source of heat waste.
Maintain Your HVAC System
You may not realize how important your heating and air conditioning systems actually are until you are having to go without during a really hot summer day, or freezing on a really cold night. Having a system that works properly actually takes a lot of work. Your system needs to be maintained properly or small things can over time turn into larger problems that can be extremely expensive. This article is going to go over what you can do in order to prolong the life of your entire heating and air conditioning (HVAC) system.
Keeping Warm With Maximum Reliability - Advantages Of Choosing An Oil Heater For Your Home
The number of options available in home heating technology can almost seem overwhelming. The modern marketplace is flush with technologies and products that all claim to be the best of the best, and making an educated decision as to which will truly serve your needs requires diving deep into the literature and making sure you consider all options.
Even options that have existed on the marketplace for many years, like home oil heaters, may be the best choice for you.
How To Reduce The Volume Of Your AC Unit
While some AC units can be very quiet, there are plenty of air conditioners that rattle on and can be very distracting. Air conditioners that cycle on and off may even force residents to regularly turn the TV volume up and down in response to the drowning out from the AC. Even if your AC is healthy, some find the constant humming of the AC to be aggravating. Fortunately, there are things that can be done to reduce the volume of your AC.