For some people, there’s no better sign that summer’s coming than when it’s time to put in their window air conditioners. Yes, there’s nothing like the timeless ritual of dusting off and cleaning a few big, clunky machines, dragging them around the house and finagling them into windows — and hoping they don’t fall out.
Simply, HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning. An HVAC system is made up of ways to heat and cool an enclosed space, whether we are talking about a home, a commercial building, or even your car!
There’s endless advice about how to best take care of your HVAC system, or how to save money on your energy bills. How many of these things are true? How many are the equivalent of urban myths? Here’s the real truth on those bits of “common knowledge” from the folks here at Comfort Now by Bob McAllister Heating and Cooling who work with HVAC systems every day.
Everyone has their own favorite time to get their shore home ready- and a lot depends on the time you will spend there this summer, and how much time it might be rented out to other vacationers. But is there a best time?
There are trends in every business, and HVAC is no exception. The trends this year should be no great surprise- they emphasize energy efficiency and home automation!
If we asked 100 people, "What's the worst thing that can happen to you on a really hot day?", I'm sure the number one answer would be "Have my air conditioner break down." Note: We really like the Family Feud.
If you’re like most people, a simple stroll into Lowe’s, Home Depot, or your local hardware store means coming across products you might never have thought you needed- like air conditioner covers. Many people in the HVAC community debate the need for covers, so we thought we’d list the pros and cons so you can decide what’s best for you.
The benefits of covering an air conditioner include:
What’s The Best A/C Unit for Homes at the Shore?
It’s likely you’ve heard of Freon. We’ve all heard about repairs being needed when you “have a freon leak” and or need to get the “Freon recharged” in air conditioning systems on cars, for refrigerators, and for HVAC systems. Freon, also known as R-22, is the refrigerant gas used in manufacturing air conditioners and refrigeration systems for years. However, Freon is highly destructive to ozone, and as a result, our Country and Countries around the world have entered into agreements to phase out Freon in favor of other refrigerants, such as Puron. In fact, as of 2010, no new air conditioners or refrigeration systems were allowed to be manufactured in the US using Freon/R-22, and as of 2020, no new Freon can be manufactured or imported into the US.
