AC Bugs

AC Bugs

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Tips

Insects love warm electrical components and air conditioners are full of them. If you want to keep insects out, experts say do not use insecticides, because the electrical components will not like them. One option is to get a special cover for your relay switch, but...
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Duct Leaks

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Tips

Check your ducts for air leaks. First look for sections that should be joined but have separated and then look for obvious holes. Consult with a professional about repairing duct leaks. Safe duct repairs require a licensed heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning...
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Summer Temp

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Tips

Set your thermostat as high as comfortably possible in the summer. The less difference between the indoor and outdoor temperatures, the lower your overall cooling bill will be.
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Air Conditioner Size

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Tips

Two major decisions should guide your purchase of a room air conditioner. Buy a correctly sized unit. Buy an energy-efficient unit. If the room is very sunny, increase capacity by 10%. If the unit is for a kitchen, increase the capacity by 4,000 Btu per hour.
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AC Rating

by | Jan 1, 2017 | Air Conditioning, HVAC, Tips

Air conditioners are rated by the number of British Thermal Units (Btu) of heat they can remove per hour. Another common rating term for air conditioning size is the “ton,” which is 12,000 Btu per hour.