Is your attic ventilated properly? When the temperatures outside get hot, can you feel the heat coming from your attic into your living space? If so, there is a good chance that your attic hasn't been properly ventilated. Some attic spaces weren't designed well and trap the hot air that the sun is creating instead of letting it ventilate out of the house. When this happens, the interior of your home will heat up more quickly and you will pay more to try to maintain a comfortable temperature. This blog will show you all about attic ventilation and teach you what needs to be done to improve it.
Posted on: 24 January 2017
Your cooling bills may be higher than you would like if you live in an area that gets very hot. Trying to keep your house to a temperature you like can end up being expensive. However, there are things that you can do that will help boost your air conditioner's cooling power while saving you money.
Heavy Curtains
One thing you can do is hang some heavy curtains up over your windows.
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Posted on: 5 January 2017
A central air conditioner has a complicated system of carefully calibrated parts designed to move a chemical refrigerant that acts as the fuel for cooling. The process starts at the thermostat inside your home, which sends a signal to the condensing unit outside. The first part to start up in the condensing unit is called the compressor.
What is the compressor, why does your air conditioner need it, and what malfunctions in the compressor can thwart your cooling system?
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Posted on: 14 December 2016
If you recently purchased a multi-story home located in a hot climate, then it is important that you know how to properly cool it with its air conditioning system. Since larger homes that have more than one level can be a challenge to evenly cool during the summer, you can make some simple adjustments to ensure that all of your family members are comfortable in your new house. To this end, here are some tips for central air conditioner use in a multi-story home:
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Posted on: 14 October 2016
If you are like most people, you want to find ways to save money on bills. This is why it makes sense to take some time to look at everyday things you may be doing that are causing your utility bills to be higher. The following are some measures you can take to conserve water and reduce your heating and cooling costs.
Heating and Cooling
- Ensure that you have an adjustable thermostat installed and that it is working properly.
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