Air Conditioning Q&A

How Much Electricity Does a Window Air Conditioning Unit Use ?

January 7, 2011

There is no set amount for how much a window air conditioning uses. It is like this because of the amount you are using it and the size of the air conditioner. If you are using a bulky or older model you could be using much more unit use then a newer or slimmer model. [...]

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Is My Window to Small for A/C ?

January 6, 2011

Find help here for small windows that don’t fit a/c’s Do you have a small window and need to place your a/c in the window, well one simply solution is to use a fan. But if a fan is not enough, and if the humidity is higher in your area one could use a dehumidifier. [...]

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How to Save Money With Window Air Conditioning Units ?

January 6, 2011

Small window mounted air conditioning systems are a great way to not only stay cool but also to keep your wallet full. Money is definitely saved with smaller window air conditioning units for two reasons. Its small – This means you are not spending more money trying to operate the machine. Energy star – If [...]

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Should Window Air Conditioners Run When No one is Home

December 31, 2010

While in most instances it’s not wise to leave appliances running while your gone, there are certain factors to look into before deciding on a solution. The first thing to pay attention to is your local weather reports. Even if you are to step away from the house for a short period of time, if [...]

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Does a Ductless Mini Split Work in Cold Weather?

December 27, 2010

Answer: Yes and No. Depending on the building and the brands used it can and it can’t. Some brands that get really great reviews are: Daikin (Quaternity) and Mitsubishi (FE). With buildings you would need to make sure you are keeping doors closed along with windows to keep the place cool/ warm. Some brands that [...]

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How Do I Clean an Electronic Air Filter?

December 26, 2010

Cleaning your electronic air filter is easy and should be done ever few months depending upon how dusty and dirty your air is in your house. Alternately, you can just keep an eye on the metal plates inside of the air filter to see if they need to be cleaned. If you let the dust [...]

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Do portable air conditioners need a window ?

September 6, 2010

Hello, to answer your question the answer is no, portable air conditioners do not need a window. A portable air conditioner is meant to be portable, well a some window ACs have to be mounted through the wall, or placed in a window but window ACs are usually very heavy while most portable air conditioners [...]

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Do I Need To Insulate My Window Air Conditioner In The Winter?

September 6, 2010

The answer to “do I need to insulate my window air conditioner in the Winter” is yes! You must, you have to, you cannot ignore this. If you had the opportunity to properly care for your air conditioner you would be removing it every Winter and cleaning it in the Spring. You can do it [...]

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Can One Window Air Conditioner Cool Multiple Rooms?

September 6, 2010

Yes! The answer to the question, can one window air conditioner cool multiple rooms is affirmative! You don’t even need the biggest to get the job done. The latest air conditioners are going down in size and price and up in efficiency. In the 1980′s and before, if you had a living room and dining [...]

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Mini Split Air Conditioners, How They Work?

September 4, 2010

A mini split air conditioner does not need a traditional central air unit. Rather the mini split air conditioner has to separate parts. The compressor which is outdoors and an evaporator which is inside. These two things are conjoined by a tube that holds the electrical wiring. There are refrigerant lines and condensate tubing. The [...]

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