What Makes My Air Conditioner Produce Cold Air?
Air conditioning basics rely on simple facts usually learned during first-year chemistry. In order to produce cooling, an air conditioner must convert a chemical from its gaseous state into a liquid state, and vice versa. Continue reading “Air Conditioning Basics: A Guide To Your Unit’s Inner Workings”
Here on Long Island our summer days are beautiful, yet incredibly hot and equally humid. So it isn’t uncommon for homeowners to run their air conditioners nearly every day. Naturally, you don’t want to spend these glorious summer days worrying about the state of your home air conditioner. And with proper care and maintenance, you don’t have to. Continue reading “If You Don’t Know Anything About Your Home Air Conditioner, Remember These 7 Things”
Your air conditioner’s filter is important for enhancing home comfort and indoor air quality, and for the efficiency of your system. Continue reading “Your Air Conditioner’s Filter: Making Sense Of The MERV Numbers”
Find Out How to Evaluate Your Current AC SystemReplacing your air conditioner can be quite an undertaking. However, not replacing your current, possibly inefficient, system could end up costing you more money and time in the long run. Continue reading “Clues That It May Be Time For A New Air Conditioner”
A Cleaner AC System Will Work Better and LongerOne of the biggest deterrents for air conditioner efficiency is dust and dirt in the system. That’s why your home’s air conditioner has a filter in the return air duct, to trap as much of this dust as possible. Continue reading “Don’t Let Dust Reduce Air Conditioner Efficiency, Call a Pro”
Having the Right Sized AC System Will Improve Performance and Energy UseIf you’ve decided to upgrade your air conditioner this spring, it’s fine to start exploring on your own. However, when you’re serious about making a purchase, it’s important to work with an HVAC professional to size your system, ensure a warranty and perform maintenance tasks. Continue reading “Need To Upgrade Your Air Conditioner? Seek Expert Guidance”
Pretty soon, it will be time to turn on your air conditioner and sit back with a cool drink to enjoy–or maybe just wait out–the summer heat. But what happens if your air conditioner isn’t working after its winter break? Continue reading “Is Your Air Conditioner Ready For Cooling Season? Schedule Maintenance Now”
As winter approaches, homeowners tend not to think about central air-conditioning systems. However, just as you would winterize a camper, motor home or vehicle, winterizing your A/C is important for the overall protection of the unit and will ensure a long life and continued reliable service. Continue reading “Use These Suggestions To Winterize Your Air Conditioner”
Are your cooling bills telling you that this is the last summer for your air conditioner? Or perhaps you haven’t been as cool and comfortable as you would like to be. As summer is winding down, it’s a good idea to start doing research on high-efficiency air conditioners so you are ready to upgrade before the next Long Island heat wave. Continue reading “Cooling Concepts You Should Know When Upgrading Air-Conditioning Systems”
This summer’s heat and humidity are demanding long, hard hours from your air conditioning system. The end may be in sight, but your air-conditioning system still has to make it all the way to the finish line. T. F. O’Brien has a few operational tips you can use to make sure your air conditioning system continues keeping you comfortable and saving you money for the rest of the season. Continue reading “Summer’s End Is Around The Corner: Use These Operational Tips To Augment Your Air-Conditioning System”
