Posts Tagged “air conditioning”
If you’re like most people, you take your home’s air conditioning system for granted. After the desired temperature is set, you forget about it and enjoy the cool air. Yet ACs are mechanical devices, and like any machine, they work better when they receive regular maintenance. One important maintenance step is regularly cleaning the AC’s […]Read More
A central air conditioner needs proper care or it won’t deliver optimum cooling in an efficient manner. To a large extent, this means learning what actions you shouldn’t take. Here are seven things you should NOT do to your home’s central AC. Forget to Schedule Professional Maintenance It’s important to schedule annual professional maintenance for […]Read More
Your central air conditioner’s primary foe is heat gain, with humidity coming in a close second. As more heat transfers from the outside into your home, or is generated within the home, your AC has to work harder to remove it. The solution seems simple, doesn’t it? Reduce or eliminate sources of heat inside and outside your […]Read More
During the historic derecho storm that smashed through Ohio in late June 2014, many homeowners went without power for as long as two weeks. During that time, the smart ones learned how to extend the coolness of night into the next morning, thereby delaying the brutal daytime heat’s intrusion into the home. Believe it or […]Read More
If your home’s air conditioning system has been working away to keep your living spaces cool and comfortable for more than 10 or 15 years, it’s probably a good idea to keep an eye out for red flags that suggest the system is nearing the end of its service life. (Actually, the mere fact that it’s been […]Read More
You’d be surprised to find out how many air conditioning myths are floating around. Misinformation about home cooling can cost homeowners in wasted energy, money, efficiency and comfort (the same goes for heating myths). Separate Facts from Fiction: Ceiling Fans Myth: Ceiling fans lower the temperature in interior spaces. Fact: A ceiling fan can be […]Read More
Spring is an ideal time to discuss ways to save energy (and money and the environment) during the long cooling season in southwest Ohio. It’s important to realize that saving energy has other benefits beside paying lower monthly utility bills: • If you’re renting your residence where the landlord pays for utilities, he/she might delay […]Read More
