5 Reasons Portable Air Conditioners are Gaining Popularity!

Since the recession has hit alot of folks hard over the past year or two, alot of people are choosing to purchase a Portable Air Conditioner this year, versus replacement of the central ac system they have used for years. This post examines why their has been a sudden surge in Portable AC Sales as well as the benefits and disadvantages of going Portable! 5 Reasons Portable AC Systems are Gaining Popularity! 1... [Read more]

7 Ways to Stay Cool When the Air Conditioner Breaks!

At some point in your life, your air conditioner is going to break down. With the record heat in the US right now, many folks are having to find ways to stay cool without air conditioning, as they wait for the HVAC repair company to get in and fix it! The list below is just a short sample of things you can do to beat the heat during this exact time! If you have additional tips, please add them to the... [Read more]

Cool N Save Review - Save Energy on Cooling Costs!

CoolNSave is a revolutionary product that cuts your air conditioning energy costs by up to 30%! When I read that headline, I realized that I HAD to get one of these new energy savers and try it out. We have two air conditioning units on our home, one for upstairs and one for down... the savings from adding this product are amazing! What is a Cool N Save? To put it into easy to understand terms, CoolNSave... [Read more]

SEER Ratings and How They Affect Energy Savings

As you shop and get estimates for a replacement HVAC System, one of the most common terms you are going to hear is SEER. With this post, I hope to help you better understand SEER Ratings and the effect on the cooling efficiency of the unit you choose to buy. What is SEER? Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio SEER is a measurement of cooling efficiency by the Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration... [Read more]

Understanding Your HVAC Duct in Homes

Understanding HVAC Ductwork as it applies to residential use, is a pretty straightforward process. There are generally 2-3 different types of duct you will find in homes and the concept of how it works is relatively the same across all types. This post will help you identify the type of HVAC Duct in your home, as well as understand the job of your home hvac ducts. What Does HVAC Duct Do? In homes with... [Read more]

Carrier Corp Continues to Confuse Customers with its Policies

Several months ago, I spoke to a representative named April from Carrier Corp, in reference to the warranty of Carrier brand equipment that is purchased online. Carrier told me that under no circumstances, do they honor Internet purchases. Of course, I KNOW this to be false, since they actively supported the sale of Carrier equipment through US for several years! Now, months after they stated the warranties... [Read more]

Why Do Air Conditioner Vents Drip Water?

It has been a very warm week here in Charlotte and I noticed that one of the supply air vents in a bathroom, had a bunch of condensation on it, to the point that it was dripping water onto the floor. I immediately thought that I am not the only person with this problem, and wanted to share the reasons why this happens. Where Does the Water Come From? Before you start reading this, go and get yourself... [Read more]

R22 PhaseOut Coming Soon - What it Means to You

As you face replacing your Central Air Conditioner this summer, one of the most important things you need to decide on, is which refrigerant to have in your replacement system! R22, the most common refrigerant in todays air conditioning units, is scheduled for phaseout between now and 2020. What exactly does that mean to you, the homeowner, trying to make a buying decision? To read the full phaseout... [Read more]

HVAC Load Calculation Software Review

Load Calculations are one of, if not THE most important first step in either adding a new HVAC System to your home, or replacing an existing HVAC System! Having properly sized equipment not only assures you proper heating and cooling, it could save you thousands of dollars in equipment run cost over the life of your unit! Even if You Are Replacing an Existing Unit - An HVAC Load Calculation is Needed! Load... [Read more]