Did you know that six percent of all the electricity produced in the U.S. is from residential air conditioning units? Also, homeowners spend more than $29 billion on AC costs each year. While these statistics may be somewhat surprising, can you imagine not having an air conditioner? Especially when the temperatures skyrocket during the spring and summer months? If you are … [Read more...] about 4 Tips for Finding the Perfect AC Setting
Air Conditioners & Fans
Make the switch from the heater to air conditioner
Emerging from the cold winter months means you can stop blasting the heat and start thinking about the cooling comfort of your air conditioner. As the weather slowly warms up and you prepare to make the switch from the heater to air conditioner, there are a few things you should do first to maximize your HVAC system’s efficiency and cut down on bills. Change the Filter You … [Read more...] about Make the switch from the heater to air conditioner
Changing direction: your ceiling fan’s heating power
If your ceiling fan only sees action during the summer months, you are not taking full advantage of this energy-saving appliance. Although a fan is mainly used to cool a room, it is also effective as a heating tool. The key to using your fan in the winter is changing its rotating direction. Instead of forcing air down to cool, it is forced up against the ceiling to drive warm … [Read more...] about Changing direction: your ceiling fan’s heating power
How to Clean the Outdoor AC Unit
How to Clean the Outdoor AC Unit As the air outside gets warmer, you’ll prepare yourself to turn on the air conditioner to start blowing the cool air into your home. Before you can get to that point, however, you’re going to want to make sure your outdoor AC unit is in good shape. Because the unit is designed to bring in air through the blades, it has a habit of taking in … [Read more...] about How to Clean the Outdoor AC Unit
How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter
How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter Clean, quality air conditioner filters are important to limiting how much dirt and dust go through your home from your unit. Your filter also stops the particles from creating a blockage inside your HVAC unit. With a dirty filter, your air conditioner will not function as efficiently and will use more energy, so it is important to … [Read more...] about How to Change your Air Conditioner Filter
