To cool a home, homeowners have a few different options to choose from: a central air conditioning system, a ductless mini-split or floor mount, portable air conditioners, or window air conditioners. A central air conditioner requires a system of ducts to cool the entire home, whereas all other systems are localized.
Roger The Plumber, a residential plumbing and HVAC services company, explains the benefits of creating a home maintenance plan for HVAC and plumbing systems.
A ceiling fan is an energy-efficient alternative — or supplement — to cooling the entire home with an air conditioner. Over time, however, you might notice unusual noise coming from a ceiling fan. Fortunately, most of the issues with ceiling fans can be fixed easily.
Replacing the AC system may not be the most exciting home remodeling project, but it’s necessary if your system is more than 15 years old and if repairs are getting expensive.
Every 10 to 15 years, homeowners go through the process of replacing their air conditioning system. The process typically involves researching new HVAC systems, consulting with HVAC technicians, and scheduling installation.
An HVAC system can break down at the worst possible moments and leave you wondering what went wrong. To reduce the risk of this happening, every homeowner should educate themself on the most common HVAC problems and their solutions.
Other than derailed vacation plans, the worst thing that can happen during the summer is for an AC to stop working in the middle of a heat wave. But as long as you look out for the following signs, you can typically avoid an AC emergency.
If it’s time to replace your old air conditioner — whether the repairs have become too frequent and expensive, or you’re looking for a more energy efficient system — be sure to take the following steps before making a purchase.
During the summer, your home’s air conditioner works nonstop, keeping you and your family nice and cool. What you may not know, however, is the interesting history of how the air conditioner was developed and how it has impacted modern life over the past few decades. Here are a few fun facts about the air conditioner you may not know about.
Now that spring has sprung, your heater will take an extended vacation and your A/C will be serving you for the next six months. To reduce the risk of a sudden A/C emergency, here are seven signs you should be on the lookout for.