Understand the Link Between Indoor Cooling Ability and Outside
The cooling ability of your central air conditioner is directly related to the outdoor temperature. An air conditioner is basically a heat mover. Heat energy…
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How to Know If Your Home Has an Energy Efficient AC Unit
An energy efficient AC doesn't just lower monthly cooling bills. In fact, advanced technology included in these units often provides better cooling performance, increased reliability…
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How BTU Affects Your AC Unit
BTU and AC are acronyms that go together to make cool comfort. The former stands for “British Thermal Unit,” the standard for expressing units of…
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What to Do When You Have a Musty Air Conditioner on Your Hands
A regularly maintained central AC should produce cool comfort for you and your family; however, a musty air conditioner is often the source of unpleasant…
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How Do You Know If Your AC Needs Replacement Before Summer?
Spring’s the season to take note of any warning signs that your AC may need to be replaced. Central air conditioners have an average service…
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No Cool Air? What Could be the Cause?
As spring weather continues to bring warmer temperatures, proper cooling in your home becomes essential. Anytime that your cooling system isn't blowing cool air, there's…
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Cool Ways to Celebrate National Air Conditioner Day
July 17 is National Air Conditioner Day, commemorating the invention of the modern air conditioner by an engineer named Willis Carrier in 1902. Interestingly, Carrier…
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What Homeowners Should Know About Refrigerant
The development of refrigerants safe for use in air conditioners during the 1920s paved the way for dependable home comfort. Today, refrigerant remains the lifeblood…
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Keep Mosquitoes at Bay with Your HVAC System
Here in North Carolina, summer’s the season when mosquito repellent is a good idea outdoors. Measures to avoid bites include limiting time outside—particularly in the…
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Causes for Short Cycling and How to Prevent It
In typical summer heat, you should be able to hear the central air conditioner turn on, run at least 10 minutes, then shut off again.…
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