Air Conditioning Articles
As the temperatures begin to rise in Chicago, many homeowners are firing up their air conditioners for the first time in months. But what if, instead of a refreshing blast of cool air, you’re hit with an unpleasant smell?
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According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), high-efficiency air conditioners can reduce energy usage by 20 to 50 percent per year.
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Your air conditioner (AC) can do several things––keep your Illinois home’s indoor air cooler than outdoor temperatures, help to keep indoor airborne allergens at bay, and help keep your home’s humidity low. But one thing it can’t do is kill mold.
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Spring is finally arriving in Illinois! The days are getting longer, the flowers are blooming, and you’re probably already thinking about dusting off the patio furniture or tackling that messy garage.
Continue ReadingIf you’ve been following our blog regularly, then you know we talk about maintenance a lot. This is due to how important of a service it is. Many homeowners think this is a sort of “luxury” service that people who can afford it get for their HVAC systems. But air conditioning maintenance in Park Ridge,…
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You can spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when you upgrade your AC system, according to ENERGY STAR®.
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Today’s air conditioner (AC) is based on a prototype invented in 1902 by Willis Carrier, an engineer from Buffalo, New York. Unlike earlier forms of cooling, Carrier’s model controlled the temperature by removing heat and humidity from the air. Below are some air conditioning basics.
Continue ReadingIf you are looking to reduce your utility bill and efficiently cool your home this upcoming summer, ceiling fans are an inexpensive way to add that comfort to your home throughout the season and even in the winter. When you operate ceiling fans properly you can cool off or warm your home and save money…
Continue ReadingCentral air conditioning systems consist of two separate units, one located inside your home, and the other located outside. The outside unit is called the condenser because it is where condensation occurs to release heat to the outdoors. The condenser houses the compressor, a blower fan, and the condenser coil, as well as motors and…
Continue ReadingWhen Is It Safe to Turn On Your AC in Spring? With this unseasonably warm spring, I’ve already gotten several calls from clients asking if it is safe to turn on their air conditioners – not the question that I expected during the middle of March! So when can you turn on your air conditioning?…
Continue ReadingWhat Goes On During AC Maintenance? If you’ve been following our blog regularly, then you know we talk about maintenance a lot. This is due to how important of a service it is. Many homeowners think this is a sort of “luxury” service that people who can afford it get for their HVAC systems. But…
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It’s a hot day outdoors, and you are inside your home waiting for your (AC) system to kick into full gear. But instead of cool air coming out of your vents, all you feel is hot air! Few things in life can be more frustrating than your air conditioner malfunctioning over the summer—but it can…
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