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Air Conditioners It might surprise you to know that buying a bigger room air-conditioning unit won't necessarily make you feel more comfortable during the hot…
Central Air Conditioning Definitions Air Conditioner: Assembly of equipment for the simultaneous control of air temperature, relative humidity, purity, and motion. Air Cooled: Uses a fan to…
RIGHT-SIZED AIR CONDITIONERS: MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS The ENERGY STAR Program promotes right-sized air conditioners where heating and cooling contractors carefully match system capacity to home…
Ductless, Mini-Split Heat Pumps Ductless, mini-split-system heat pumps (mini splits) make good retrofit add-ons to houses with "non-ducted" heating systems, such as hydronic (hot water…
Types of Cooling Systems Central Air Conditioners Central air conditioners circulate cool air through a system of supply and return ducts. Supply ducts and registers…
Understanding Air Conditioning Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning Are you considering buying a new air conditioner? Or, are you dissatisfied with the operation of your current air…
How to Maintain Your Home's Heating & Cooling Equipment to Save Energy Just like your favorite car, your heating and cooling system needs a regular…
Limitations when Replacing Existing Heating Systems In an existing home, it's important to consider the impacts of replacing your current heating system with a different…
Sizing Heating and Cooling Systems Older space conditioning systems (more than 10 years old) are often unreliable and much less efficient than a modern system.…
Maintenance Checklist Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your cooling and heating system at peak performance by having a contractor…