Most of us welcome summer with open arms. The longer days and warmer temperatures are a fantastic break from the coldness of winter. There are some drawbacks to the months of July and August though and that’s when the forecast calls for extreme heat. If you live in an area where the thermometer does rise, consider getting one of the portable air conditioning units currently being sold. You’ll be able to move it from room to room and stay cool.
Many homes come equipped with built-in air conditioning systems. These work well and are almost ideal save for the cost. They are expensive to purchase and are very costly to run. It’s simply not energy efficient to cool an entire home when you are only using the bedroom. With portable air conditioning units you need only lower the temperature in the rooms you want to, and that really does save a lot of money.
It’s a great idea to purchase one of these in the spring or fall. The reason is simple, anything designed to cool you off when the weather becomes warm is going to cost more when it’s most needed. This not only applies to portable air conditioning units but to standard air conditioners, ceiling fans and table fans too. If you see a portable unit on sale in the spring, consider buying it. You’ll be grateful when it’s the middle of summer and there are none left on the shelves or worse yet, there are some but they are double the price.
Running one is fairly simple and can be done by anyone. They are ideal for use in either a home or an apartment. The main consideration is the size of the room that you are going to be using it in the most. If you have a very large bedroom, make certain you are looking at portable air conditioning units that can cool the entire room. Some, less expensive models may look appealing, but if they are only equipped to cool a much smaller space, they will do you little good.
Some models can complete with a timer which can be a real advantage. If your home faces the sun all day, it’s bound to heat up pretty quickly inside. You can set the timer on some portable air conditioning units to go on thirty minutes before you are set to arrive home. This will cool the room down enough that it’s comfortable when you walk in. This is also a money saving feature as it means you don’t have to have the unit running all day so that the room is cold for you once you get off work. The models with the timers are generally a few dollars more expensive, but the convenience is worth it.
When fall rolls around and you aren’t using it anymore, you’ll need to store it away for a few months. It’s smart to do a bit of maintenance on it at this time. This includes emptying and cleaning the drip tray as well as removing any visible dirt or dust. If you do this it will last longer and you’ll be all set to use it again next summer.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Central air conditioning
Sweating the days away in summer is really uncomfortable. What’s even more difficult is trying to sleep when the thermometer is on the rise. Having a portable or room air conditioner is great if you and your partner are the only ones in the home and you both sleep in the same bed. If you’ve got kids or others present, it’s just not enough to cool everyone off. With central air conditioning installed in your house, no one will lose sleep over the heat again.
The furnace is the key when it comes to this type of cooling system. That may seem ironic since the furnace is fundamental to providing heat in the winter, but central air conditioning uses the furnaces motor and fan to cool the home in summer. Once the air conditioning is turned on, the system blows cold air throughout the home via the heating ducts. Just as every room heats in the winter with the aid of the furnace, every room is cool in the summer because of that same device.
Most heating specialists will tell you that the best time to have the cooling system installed in the home is when a new furnace is purchased. This is true mainly because of the costs involved. To add central air conditioning to an already existent heating system generally costs more than having it installed when the furnace is.
This certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t have a cool home if you just recently replaced the furnace. The equipment needed for central air conditioning can be added to most modern day furnaces. Although this is a job that a homeowner can do on their own, it may be a much better idea to hire a professional contractor to come in and do the job. You certainly don’t want to risk a mistake that will be costly to repair.
Just as you want to keep your windows closed in winter to keep the warm air in, the same is true in the heat. Opening a window seems second nature when it’s very hot outside. However if you have central air conditioning turned on, opening a window will only result in a loss of the cold air which translates to more money. The longer the unit has to run to cool the home, the more it will add up to in energy costs.
Some homeowners have found it advantageous to only turn on the system once they return home from work for the day. This generally affords ample time for the air conditioning to cool the home before it’s time to retire for the night. Having it running all day may keep it more comfortable for the family pet, but if no one is there it’s just a waste of electricity. Use it when you really need it and you’ll stay cool and save money.
The furnace is the key when it comes to this type of cooling system. That may seem ironic since the furnace is fundamental to providing heat in the winter, but central air conditioning uses the furnaces motor and fan to cool the home in summer. Once the air conditioning is turned on, the system blows cold air throughout the home via the heating ducts. Just as every room heats in the winter with the aid of the furnace, every room is cool in the summer because of that same device.
Most heating specialists will tell you that the best time to have the cooling system installed in the home is when a new furnace is purchased. This is true mainly because of the costs involved. To add central air conditioning to an already existent heating system generally costs more than having it installed when the furnace is.
This certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t have a cool home if you just recently replaced the furnace. The equipment needed for central air conditioning can be added to most modern day furnaces. Although this is a job that a homeowner can do on their own, it may be a much better idea to hire a professional contractor to come in and do the job. You certainly don’t want to risk a mistake that will be costly to repair.
Just as you want to keep your windows closed in winter to keep the warm air in, the same is true in the heat. Opening a window seems second nature when it’s very hot outside. However if you have central air conditioning turned on, opening a window will only result in a loss of the cold air which translates to more money. The longer the unit has to run to cool the home, the more it will add up to in energy costs.
Some homeowners have found it advantageous to only turn on the system once they return home from work for the day. This generally affords ample time for the air conditioning to cool the home before it’s time to retire for the night. Having it running all day may keep it more comfortable for the family pet, but if no one is there it’s just a waste of electricity. Use it when you really need it and you’ll stay cool and save money.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Sweating Heat By Air Condition Cooling System
Sweating the days away in summer is really uncomfortable. What’s even more difficult is trying to sleep when the thermometer is on the rise. Having a portable or room air conditioner is great if you and your partner are the only ones in the home and you both sleep in the same bed. If you’ve got kids or others present, it’s just not enough to cool everyone off. With central air conditioning installed in your house, no one will lose sleep over the heat again.
The furnace is the key when it comes to this type of cooling system. That may seem ironic since the furnace is fundamental to providing heat in the winter, but central air conditioning uses the furnaces motor and fan to cool the home in summer. Once the air conditioning is turned on, the system blows cold air throughout the home via the heating ducts. Just as every room heats in the winter with the aid of the furnace, every room is cool in the summer because of that same device.
Most heating specialists will tell you that the best time to have the cooling system installed in the home is when a new furnace is purchased. This is true mainly because of the costs involved. To add central air conditioning to an already existent heating system generally costs more than having it installed when the furnace is.
This certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t have a cool home if you just recently replaced the furnace. The equipment needed for central air conditioning can be added to most modern day furnaces. Although this is a job that a homeowner can do on their own, it may be a much better idea to hire a professional contractor to come in and do the job. You certainly don’t want to risk a mistake that will be costly to repair.
Just as you want to keep your windows closed in winter to keep the warm air in, the same is true in the heat. Opening a window seems second nature when it’s very hot outside. However if you have central air conditioning turned on, opening a window will only result in a loss of the cold air which translates to more money. The longer the unit has to run to cool the home, the more it will add up to in energy costs.
Some homeowners have found it advantageous to only turn on the system once they return home from work for the day. This generally affords ample time for the air conditioning to cool the home before it’s time to retire for the night. Having it running all day may keep it more comfortable for the family pet, but if no one is there it’s just a waste of electricity. Use it when you really need it and you’ll stay cool and save money.
The furnace is the key when it comes to this type of cooling system. That may seem ironic since the furnace is fundamental to providing heat in the winter, but central air conditioning uses the furnaces motor and fan to cool the home in summer. Once the air conditioning is turned on, the system blows cold air throughout the home via the heating ducts. Just as every room heats in the winter with the aid of the furnace, every room is cool in the summer because of that same device.
Most heating specialists will tell you that the best time to have the cooling system installed in the home is when a new furnace is purchased. This is true mainly because of the costs involved. To add central air conditioning to an already existent heating system generally costs more than having it installed when the furnace is.
This certainly doesn’t mean that you can’t have a cool home if you just recently replaced the furnace. The equipment needed for central air conditioning can be added to most modern day furnaces. Although this is a job that a homeowner can do on their own, it may be a much better idea to hire a professional contractor to come in and do the job. You certainly don’t want to risk a mistake that will be costly to repair.
Just as you want to keep your windows closed in winter to keep the warm air in, the same is true in the heat. Opening a window seems second nature when it’s very hot outside. However if you have central air conditioning turned on, opening a window will only result in a loss of the cold air which translates to more money. The longer the unit has to run to cool the home, the more it will add up to in energy costs.
Some homeowners have found it advantageous to only turn on the system once they return home from work for the day. This generally affords ample time for the air conditioning to cool the home before it’s time to retire for the night. Having it running all day may keep it more comfortable for the family pet, but if no one is there it’s just a waste of electricity. Use it when you really need it and you’ll stay cool and save money.
Central Air Conditioning Systems At Homes
More and more people are insisting that they have central air conditioning in their homes and businesses. If you own a business, you are going to find that this is a must. I can’t think of anyone who would choose a business that is sweltering hot over one with central air. Though you can use single units in your home, they don’t work the same as central air, and it is just not the same thing. I know when I own my first home, if it does not have this, I will insist that it be put in.
The difference between central air conditioning and single units is like night and day to me. I have a single unit in my home right now, and I hate that I have to have an area closed off in order for the unit to cool, and I hate the stale air it seems to produce. I am grateful that I have it, but I would greatly prefer to have central air conditioning. I rent, so it’s not up to me, and I don’t see my landlord jumping to have it installed. That’s okay though, that just helps motivate us to save even more for our own home.
As a business, you might be surprised that central air conditioning can up your customer base. There are many days when the heat is just too much, and anyone outside might be looking for relief. When they come in, if they feel instantly refreshed, they are going to want to stay a while. Though not all of them will buy, many of them will. This means new eyes looking at your merchandise, and also that you may have just racked up another returning customer. It’s a great investment. As a bonus, it keeps your employees happy as well.
Though not everyone can afford central air conditioning, this is something that many new homes are having installed, even when it adds to the total costs. There are many medical conditions that are aggravated by heat and humidity, and many need this for medical relief. Those with allergies and asthma will tell you that they suffer the most in the summer, and having a cool place that is away from the humidity helps greatly. There are also many who are prone to sun stroke, and having a cool home is an essential. Life is much more enjoyable when you know you can keep cool.
The difference between central air conditioning and single units is like night and day to me. I have a single unit in my home right now, and I hate that I have to have an area closed off in order for the unit to cool, and I hate the stale air it seems to produce. I am grateful that I have it, but I would greatly prefer to have central air conditioning. I rent, so it’s not up to me, and I don’t see my landlord jumping to have it installed. That’s okay though, that just helps motivate us to save even more for our own home.
As a business, you might be surprised that central air conditioning can up your customer base. There are many days when the heat is just too much, and anyone outside might be looking for relief. When they come in, if they feel instantly refreshed, they are going to want to stay a while. Though not all of them will buy, many of them will. This means new eyes looking at your merchandise, and also that you may have just racked up another returning customer. It’s a great investment. As a bonus, it keeps your employees happy as well.
Though not everyone can afford central air conditioning, this is something that many new homes are having installed, even when it adds to the total costs. There are many medical conditions that are aggravated by heat and humidity, and many need this for medical relief. Those with allergies and asthma will tell you that they suffer the most in the summer, and having a cool place that is away from the humidity helps greatly. There are also many who are prone to sun stroke, and having a cool home is an essential. Life is much more enjoyable when you know you can keep cool.
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