Journey of HVAC into the Modern Times

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies have come a long way since ancient times. In fact, here’s a brief rundown of HVAC’s journey from 16^th century laboratories to the modern home.

What You Need to Know About Refrigerant

Perhaps you’re wondering how your air conditioning unit cools your home. The secret is in one particular substance called refrigerant, which is the same product used in refrigerators and freezers to keep temperatures low. In ACs, refrigerant is used to convert humid air into the dry cool air that makes indoor temperatures more pleasant and comfortable.

Saving on Heating, Cooling Costs

A home needs to have a good HVAC system in place to be truly comfortable. You wouldn’t want it too warm nor too cold, but just right. However, getting that perfect temperature can be expensive; heating and cooling one’s home can cost nearly half of the home’s energy bill. However, this expense can be drastically cut down. Here are a few tips to start saving now:

Tips on Choosing an A/C Repairman

Your air conditioner is a significant investment, and you want your investment to last you as long as possible. However, you have to be prepared for the time when its performance will slow down, and its efficiency will not be as tip-top as it used to be. One day, your unit will completely break down and it will be in need of repairs. You don’t know how to fix it, so your only option is to call a trusted service technician. But how do you pick out the right one?

How Home Heating Works

All heating systems have three basic components which help them perform their functions: air sourcing, air distribution, and temperature regulation. Here are some of the specific ways in which most home furnaces work.

Tips on Getting the Most out of your AC

When it’s too hot outside, where else do you go but back to your room or to any familiar place with a well-functioning air conditioning system. Perhaps because AC units are heavily in use everywhere in the summer, people tend to take them for granted and forget to maintain them after the season is over—only to be reminded when the units sputter and show their shortcomings with a monthly power bill that’s blown out of proportion. If you want your equipment to work to its fullest efficiency, make sure your AC units are maintained regularly and properly.

Getting your Air Ducts Back in Shape

In an air conditioner, the ductwork is the main channel for directing all of the unit’s cool air. However, the events of the past few months may have put a considerable strain on your ductwork even if it has been used for heating, thus warranting immediate fixes. Here are some warning signs you should watch for if you’re running a central air conditioning system through the ducts:

A Primer on Split-System A/C Units

Ductless, split-system air conditioners are set up similar to central air conditioners. The noisy compressor and condenser are normally located outside the home, while the quiet evaporator/fan unit is placed indoors. To link these outdoor and indoor units, a series of pipes runs between them, such as the refrigerant tubing, condensate drain, suction tubing and power cable.

Many establishments often go for this type of air conditioning system for several reasons, one of which is the lack of duct work. Although central air conditioning is also considered as a split system, a wall unit can only be connected by a small conduit, while the split-systems can be hung on a wall or suspended from the ceiling. The condenser unit of a split-system AC can also be positioned in an inconspicuous place, adding to aesthetics.