Thursday, September 7, 2017

Keep Your Air Conditioners Ready for the Fall Season


Summer’s almost officially over and, for many students, the new-school-year feeling has just barely started. Just like many others, for sure you, too, have a couple of things to do and you’re excited about it.

Before you forget, there’s one important home appliance that requires your attention, and that’s your air conditioning unit. Amidst the scorching heat, it kept you fresh and cool inside, so it’s just fair that you take good care of it through proper air conditioner repair and maintenance.

Here are some simple ways to maintain the optimum performance of your AC:

Clean the air ducts, airways, and blowers

Dirty ducts can cause contamination all throughout your house. Worse, this can cause what we call the Sick Building Syndrome. Protect yourself and your entire family by taking good care of all the ductwork. Moreover, ensure maximum efficiency of your AC by keeping the blades clean and the motor fully functional.


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Monday, September 4, 2017

Love Your AC Even More This AC Appreciation Week

Residential air conditioning became popular in the US in the 1950s. In fact, over 1 million air conditioning units were sold in 1953 alone. Now, billions of homes around the world use the AC, not just as a standard amenity, but as a necessity.
Through time, air conditioning technology has likewise gone past its function of keeping rooms cool and comfortable. It has offered a lot more to modern homeowners such as:
  • Filtering indoor air and removing irritants such as airborne allergens and industrial pollutants
  • Dehumidifying air as it cools
  • Variable fan and speed settings
  • Smart thermostats which make controlling AC energy use easier than ever
  • Robust construction that can withstand tough weathers
Like any other appliances, the air conditioning system can serve you for a long time if it’s properly taken care of. It’s not as difficult and complicated as you might initially think.

You can maintain your air conditioner in three ways:

Changing the air filter regularly

The AC breathes through its filter, thus it struggles when the filter becomes clogged. Moreover, a dirty filter can wear out your fan prematurely and cause the fan to increase energy usage.

Friday, September 1, 2017

Why Is It Important To Conduct An HVAC Audit?

If you aim to reduce operating costs, decline wear and tear of HVAC equipment, longer life span, and a better environment to make things work correctly and efficiently, then you got your answer. Performing an HVAC audit offers a chance to examine your HVAC system’s energy needs and pinpoint potential trouble spots by analyzing energy where the HVAC system receives the heaviest use, or the lightest or where it might be losing energy. Assessment of how well the HVAC system is doing is vital. In short, conduct a component-by-component examination of your HVAC system’s health and get the most out of minimizing energy loss and maximizing the system’s efficiency.

A typical energy audit would include a complete evaluation of your:

  •         Home or company’s insulation and air flow measurements
  •         Energy spending habits
  •         Ductwork and indoor/outdoor unit inspections, etc.

Depending on the results of the energy audit, the following steps may also be required:

  •         Adding, updating, or replacing air quality equipment
  •         Sealing of ducts and minor leaks found in doors or windows
  •         Installation of blown-in insulations
  •         Tidying ductworks